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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Let It Snow | Ag PhD
Kids aren't the only ones who love a snow day! Darren Hefty explains how the white stuff keeps winter wheat farmers warm.
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Farming on the Contour, How to Fix High Soil pH, Corn Leaf Diseases | Ag PhD
In this episode, the Heftys save your hills from erosion, your soil from high pH, and your corn from disease. Plus, tips on a sneaky weed, and handling fall fertility with care.
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Farming on the Contour | Ag PhD
Curves ahead? The Hefty brothers show you how they use terraces to transform tough terrain.
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Cornstalk Grazing | Ag PhD
Curious about cows snacking in cornfields? The Hefty boys show why post-harvest is the perfect time for a bovine banquet.
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Cornstalk Grazing, Install Drain Tile Yourself, Fix Saline & Sodic Soil | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.
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Install Drain Tile Yourself | Ag PhD
DIY drain tile? it's easier than you think, especially with experts Brian and Darren Hefty by your side.
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'Green Beans' | Ag PhD
Soybean farmers aim for gold, but sometimes get green. Darren Hefty explains why.
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Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
The best defense is sometimes the early one. The Hefty brothers show you how to get ahead of the game this fall.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer, Tile System Design, Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior
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Cold Chem Storage | Ag PhD
Don't let the cold compromise your chemicals. Keep them winter-proof with these tips from Brian and Darren Hefty.
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Cold Chem Storage, Wheat Seeding Suggestions, Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.
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Pesticide Bookkeeping, High Copper Amounts, A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
More "Crazy Trials" from Brian and Darren! What happens when you put too much copper down, or plant way too deep or shallow? Plus, tracking your inputs, wild four o'clock, and tile system maintenance.
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A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
The Hefty Research Farm planted corn and beans at .5, 2, and 4 inches. Brian and Darren bring you the highs and lows of their latest "Crazy Trial."
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Farmers Fight the Freeze | Ag PhD
Corn can't wear earmuffs and mittens, so farmers have to plan ahead for frosty weather. Darren Hefty explains how.
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Fall Drought | Ag PhD
Find out why a drought in the fall may not be a bad thing for farmers.
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The Timing of Harvest | Ag PhD
Three key factors determine when corn is ready. Darren Hefty explains how farmers know when to power up the combine.
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Harvest Loss, Late Season Corn Scouting, Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers show how to count what the combine forgot, why the price of a great harvest is constant vigilance, and a more precise way to feed your crops. The Weed of the Week is volunteer trees, with an Iron Talk on a better way to spray.
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Late Season Corn Scouting | Ag PhD
Don't let your guard down when the finish line's in sight. Brian and Darren have got all the tips you need to make it down the home stretch and come out on top.
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Kill Weeds in the Fall, Exploring Cover Crops, Soil Sampling Guidelines | Ag PhD
There are so many benefits to spraying after harvest, then seeding a non-cash crop, and finding out your soil fertility in one-acre sections; the Hefty brothers explain how and why. The Weed of the Week is the big downy brome, and Iron Talk covers ways to add late-season crop nutrition.
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Kill Weeds in the Fall | Ag PhD
Give yourself the autumn advantage. The Hefty brothers explain why farmers should tackle weeds before winter.
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Damp Weather and Disease | Ag PhD
Can you ever get too much of a good thing? Darren Hefty explains the dark side of downpours, and how they affect crops.
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Exploring Cover Crops | Ag PhD
From cover to cover, expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty explain the basics and benefits of cover crop strategy and selection.
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Studying Leaf Surfaces, The Value of a Root Pit, Late Weeds in Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers examine leaf cuticles, dig useful holes in their crop, and eliminate those big weeds in beans. The Weed of the Week is the tall common mullein, and Iron Talk is all about combine header transport.
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Studying Leaf Surfaces | Ag PhD
Leaf cuticles are a plant's first line of defense. The Heftys explain how weather changes impact them, and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.