Weather
The effects of Mother Nature are some of the most unpredictable parts of agriculture. Learn about the weather and climate, as well as how to mitigate the risks these forces bring.
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June 27, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Corn and soybeans had daily upside reversals Thursday - even with sharply lower crude oil this week. Are grains as cheap as they will get? See top rated Pro Ag's weekly market commentary "The 10 Minute Marketer".
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Greensnap | Ag PhD
When is fast-growing corn not a good thing? Agronomist Darren Hefty says the answer is blowing in the wind.
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Corn Fungicide Timings | Ag PhD
You might be surprised, but the Hefty brothers don't always put a fungicide on their corn. Learn why, and more of their smart farming here on Ag PhD.
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Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren may disagree on some uses of satellite images, but both agree that it's valuable new technology that every farmer should utilize.
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Best Hours for Spraying | Ag PhD
There's only a couple of really good "spray days" on each farm every season. Darren Hefty has advice for spraying on the other couple hundred days!
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Soybean Growth Stages, Corn Fungicide Timings, Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren invite you to learn about soybeans from the inside out, preventing sick corn, and changing your point of view of your fields. If this Weed of the Week ails you, we've got your cure. Plus an Iron Talk you can set your watch to.
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June 20, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Top rated analyst Ray Grabanski of Progressive Ag Marketline outlines the weekly ag market news, in 10 minutes or less, to make you a better marketer.
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June 13, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Weekly summmary of ag market news influencing markets: Will the good weather and negative outisde market influences keep grains under pressure?
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Farming Is More Than Putting Seed in the Ground | Ag PhD
Darren talks about multiple factors that need to happen in order to raise a successful crop.
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Soybean Disease Control | Ag PhD
Don't let your beans get sick on the farm. Brian and Darren share their favorite fungicides and timings, for everything from brown spot to white mold.
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Heat on the Farm | Ag PhD
What do people and corn have in common? Darren Hefty tells us that they both enjoy a nice day at the beach!
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June 06, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
This week's market news doesn't seem to support the sharply lower trade; is this a blow off bottom???
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May 29, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Grain prices slide lower this week as crude oil dropped 10%.
Have grain uptrends ended???
MAYBE!!!
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Salt in Manure, Hope After Hail, Alfalfa Applications Between Cuttings | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers share their experiences with measuring manure, calculating yield after hail, and analyzing exactly what alfalfa needs. The Weed of the Week gets smoothed over. And Darren gives you free spray tips for your spray tips!
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Spray Nozzle Reminders | Ag PhD
Darren has spray tips for your spray tips! Before you put miles on it this season, be mindful of these four areas that can really help your sprayer's performance.
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Hope After Hail | Ag PhD
Years of university research has proven that a hailstorm could do more damage to your tractor than your crop! The Heftys are here to help once the ice melts.
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The Secret Behind Watering Plants | Ag PhD
How can you get a better garden all season long with less work? Darren Hefty shares a cool farmer tip about watering plants.
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May 23, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Top rated marketer Progressive Ag highlights this week's Ag Market News, with lower crude prices and rains offsetting the bullish $17 Billion Chinese trade deal announcement Sunday. Where do we go from here?
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May 9, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Pro Ag sold 60% of a yearly wheat crop, 35% of a corn crop, and 15% of a soybean crop this week. See the reasons why they made these sales, even when still long-term bullish.
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May 2, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Pro Ag's market analysis for the week which includes new highs in wheat, and near yearly highs in corn as other commodities also surge in value.
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Spring Frost on Crops | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the risk of planting crops in the spring when there is still a risk of frost occurring.
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Ag PhD Scouting & Scholarships, Dicamba in 2026, Pasture Herbicides | Ag PhD
The Heftys help you spray your way to success this spring, with updated advice on dicamba, and on keeping pastures strictly for the cows. The Weed of the Week sure stinks, and Darren sets the record straight in Iron Talk.
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Dicamba in 2026 | Ag PhD
Same product, new label. Brian and Darren explain the safest way to spray.
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Understanding Grass Waterways | Ag PhD
There are times when a farmer just goes with the flow. Darren Hefty describes how Mother Nature helps protect his farm.