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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Investing in Crops | Ag PhD
Farming can be a lot like the stock market. Expert agronomist Darren Hefty explains how smart farmers balance their portfolio.
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May 17, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Ray Grabanski, lead market analyst for top rated Progressive Ag Marketline, gives this week's Ag market news in 10 minutes or less - along with market recommendations.
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Farmers Keep Their Soil in Place | Ag PhD
Whether it's surface solutions or digging deep, farmers are on the front line against erosion. Darren Hefty dishes the dirt.
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Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
From space to soil, new tech is helping farmers unearth key insights. The Heftys say the future of farming is in software like VRAFY.
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Satellite Imagery, Post-Emerge Soybean Residuals, In-Crop Soil Testing | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys take you from outer space to below your soil's surface, and help you manage your soybeans in between. Saddle up to fight the Weed of the Week, marestail, and we'll end with a lesson from Dad.
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May 10, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Progressive Ag's top rated marketing service outlines the week's most important ag market news - in 10 minutes or less!
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May 3, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Top Ranked Progressive Ag/Ray Grabanski provides a summary of ag market news for the past week, including clues about what you should be doing in your farm marketing program.
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Love Me Dew | Ag PhD
Dew not underestimate the importance of dew. Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of this morning gift for lawns and crops.
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April 26, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Ray Grabanski, lead analyst of top rated Progressive Ag Marketline, outlines the most important market information each week in 10 minutes - the best market information on the planet to help farmers make marketing decisions.
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April 12, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Outside markets had a huge impact on grain markets this week. See why that was more important than the USDA April report.
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April 4, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
"Liberation Day" had a huge impact on markets this week, but many were not what was expected. Soys,gold/crude/stocks suffered, but wheat/corn were higher for the week. Learn why from Progressive Ag's weekly 10 minute video.
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March 29, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Ray Grabanski of Top Ranked Progressive Ag highlights this week's
'real news' in grain markets. This is inside information you won't hear on the radio or mainstream media - what REALLY is impacting markets. -
What Are You Going To Do In This Tough Farm Economy? | The Granary | XtremeAg
In this episode of The Granary, things get real—and a little rowdy—as host Damian Mason sits down with XtremeAg’s Chad Henderson, Temple Rhodes, and Kelly Garrett to tackle the big question: What Are You Gonna Do In This Tough Farm Economy? With grain prices dropping, input costs soaring, and equ...
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Getting Soil Data in the Spring | Ag PhD
By probe or computer, Darren Hefty helps you find out what your field needs right now.
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Grain Bins in the Spring | Ag PhD
What's hiding in your bins? Hopefully just profits! Join the Hefty brothers for their guide to a spring storage checkup.
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Farmers Stay Busy | Ag PhD
Crops grow slowly, but farmers can't stand still for a second! Darren Hefty explains why farming is both a sprint and a marathon.
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The Drought Monitor, Pop-Up Fertilizer Advice, Burning Down Cover Crops | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers help you get tuned up for spring with: an excellent drought data source, a primer on feeding your seeds, and all about how to transition from cover to cash crops. Plus a foxy foe is this week's weed, and planter equipment tips in Iron Talk.
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The Drought Monitor | Ag PhD
Is your farm in a drought or just really dry? Brian and Darren introduce you to a useful website from the University of Nebraska.
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Burning Down Cover Crops | Ag PhD
So, you put in rye last September to save the soil, but now you're up to your eyes in rye! Don't worry, the Heftys are here to help you make room for your cash crop.
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Pop-Up Fertilizer Advice | Ag PhD
Sprouting seeds have nutrient needs, but in-furrow fertility is fiddly. The Hefty boys help you with all your spring soil, seed, and salt concerns.
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Cold Corn Conundrum | Ag PhD
Early to field, increases the yield. Agronomist Darren Hefty tells you what wise farmers look for before they start planting.
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A Warm and Safe Farm Shop | Ag PhD
Is your farm shop ready for all seasons? Darren Hefty talks shop in today's Iron Talk.
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Tips for Early Planted Soybeans | Ag PhD
Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.
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Water Table | Ag PhD
Water is life, except when there's just too much of it. Tap into the Hefty brothers' well of knowledge on hidden H2O.