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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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.
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April 25, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Progressive Ag, the top rated grain marketing firm for decades, outlines the most important ag market information this week, and how to market your grain given these developments.
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Late Spring Frost | Ag PhD
Darren talks about crops being affected by a surprise frost in the spring.
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Fertilizer Bag Numbers, "Rapid Growth Syndrome," Corn Post Herbicides | Ag PhD
This week, it's all about starting the season right. The Heftys help gardeners balance fertility by the numbers, debunk a farming myth, and play matchmaker with pre- and post- chemicals. Curly dock gets flattened as Weed of the Week, and Darren helps you measure twice and cut once in Iron Talk.
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"Rapid Growth Syndrome" | Ag PhD
Yellow corn leaves can be explained with science, not myth. The Hefty brothers debunk "RGS" once and for all.
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Planting in the Strip | Ag PhD
Last fall's decisions are today's reality. Darren Hefty explains why if you plan well, you can plant well!
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Burning Crop Residue | Ag PhD
Don't let your nutrients go up in smoke! The Hefty brothers show why cooler heads should prevail when looking at your stalk-filled field.
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Corn & Soybean Planting Depth | Ag PhD
According to the Heftys, there's a perfect number for each crop. Exercise your depth perception this spring, with this comprehensive seeding guide.
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Better Burndowns | Ag PhD
Time for spring cleaning! From weather to water, product to pressure, the Heftys make sure you don't get lost in the weeds.