Hosted by Darren and Brian Hefty since 1998, Ag PhD is Information for Agriculture. Around the country and around the world, agriculture producers watch and listen to Ag PhD. For the latest information on how to take your operation from good to great, tune into Ag PhD. The program includes a wide range of agronomic information from how to maximize your fertilizer program & tiling to stopping those yield-robbing insects and crop diseases and more. Plus, enjoy our weekly segments, including Farm Basics, Iron Talk, and the Weed of the Week. Agriculture is the most important industry in the world, and we bring you the information you need to best manage your business.
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Episode 37Silage vs. Grain Corn
Silage vs. Grain Corn. Soil Compaction Management. Fixing Saline Soils.
Episode 36Fixing Acid SoilFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 35Soybean Harvest TimingFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 34How To Pull a Soil SampleFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 33How To Soften Hard SoilFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 32Fall-Seeded AlfalfaFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 31Herbicide PricingFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 30Late Fungicide SprayingsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 29Fallow YearsFallow Years. Pre-Harvest Burndown and Desiccation. Early-Planted Soybean Review.
Episode 27Late-Season Weeds / RootwormsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 26Satellite ImageryFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 25Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Lodging and Greensnap in Corn. Problem Soybean Insects.
Episode 23Heading Fungicide / Nutrient DeficienciesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 22Salt Levels in ManureSalt Levels in Manure. Alfalfa Treatments Between Cuttings. Evaluating Hail Damage.
Episode 20Post-Emerge Soybean ResidualsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 18Ag PhD Scouting & ScholarshipsAg PhD Scouting & Scholarships on June 27. Pasture Weed Control. Dicamba Foliar in Corn and Soybeans.
Episode 16What Numbers Mean on Fertilizer BagsWhat Numbers Mean on Fertilizer Bags. Corn Post-Emerge Herbicides. Rapid Growth Syndrome.
Episode 15Soil Temperature and PlantingSoil Temperature and Planting. Silage Corn Strategies. Herbicide Incorporation.
Episode 14Burning Crop ResidueBurning Crop Residue. Corn & Soybean Planting Depth. Improving Herbicide Burndown Performance.
Episode 13Soil VariabilitySoil Variability. Soybean Broadleaf Weed Control. Wheat Fungicide Strategies.
Episode 11Row SpacingsRow Spacings. Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides. Why Herbicides Fail and Preventing Failures.
Episode 9Soybean NodulationSoybean Nodulation. Returning Flooded Fields to Production. Success with Conventional Corn.
Episode 8Ag PhD Scouting & ScholarshipsAg PhD Scouting & Scholarships. Continuous Corn Considerations. Nitrogen Use in Soybeans.
Episode 7Making New Ground ProductiveFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 6Wheat Pre-Mix HerbicidesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 5Rotational RestrictionsRotational Restrictions. Corn Combo Pre Herbicides. Early Planting Soybean Considerations.
Episode 3Ag PhD Corn WorkshopAg PhD Corn Workshop. Variable Rate Fertility. Maximizing Soil Residual Herbicide Control.
Episode 2Ag PhD Soils ClinicAg PhD Soils Clinic. Comparing Soil Tests to Yield. Early Planting Corn Considerations.
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Episode 52Ag PhD Soybean Workshop
Ag PhD Soybean Workshop. Cation Exchange Capacity. Improving Spray Coverage.
Episode 51Ag PhD Naturals WorkshopAg PhD Naturals Workshop. Soil Organic Matter. Soybean Weed Control.
Episode 48Banding vs. Broadcasting FertilizerBanding vs. Broadcasting Fertilizer. Manganese. Phytophthora Root Rot Management.
Episode 45Turning Nutrients Into SaltsTurning Nutrients Into Salts. Copper. Reducing Risk with Seed.
Episode 42Base Saturation CalciumFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 41Zero Percent Finance OffersFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 40Base Saturation MagnesiumFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 39Winter Annual CropsWinter Annual Crops. Base Saturation Potassium. Fall Herbicide Applications.
Episode 38Fall Lawn CareFall Lawn Care. Fixing High Soil pH. Solving Perennial Weed Issues in Crop Land.
Episode 37Time of Day to HarvestTime of Day to Harvest. Fixing Low Soil pH. Fall Manure Applications.
Episode 34How Farmers Reduce ErosionHow Farmers Reduce Erosion. Winter Wheat Seed Treatments. Desiccation.
Episode 33Why Farmers Make BalesWhy Farmers Make Bales. Grain Bin Prep. Pre-Emerge Wheat Herbicides.
Episode 31Satellite ImagerySatellite Imagery. Late-Season Soybean Scouting. Automatic Bin Fan Control Systems.
Episode 29Late-Season Fungicide ApplicationFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 28Banding vs. Broadcasting FertilizerBanding vs. Broadcasting Fertilizer. Soybean Fungicides. Post-Harvest Wheat Burndown.
Episode 27Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Late-Season Soybean Insect Control. Late-Season Corn Weed Issues.
Episode 26Spot SprayingSpot Spraying. Late-Season Corn Fulvics and PGRs. Late-Season Soybean Herbicides.
Episode 23How 2,4-D & Dicamba Kill WeedsHow 2,4-D & Dicamba Kill Weeds. Sclerotinia White Mold. In-Season Corn Scouting.
Episode 22Ag PhD Scouting & ScholarshipsAg PhD Scouting & Scholarships. Treating Alfalfa Between Cuttings. Volunteer Corn Control.
Episode 21What Is Short Corn?What Is Short Corn? Wheat Flag Leaf and Heading Treatments. Plant Tissue Analysis.
Episode 20Post-Emerge Soybean ResidualsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 19How Herbicide Resistance DevelopsHow Herbicide Resistance Develops. Making Liberty Work Great. Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides.
Episode 18Products Made From SoybeansProducts Made From Soybeans. 2025 Chemical Rebates. Achieving Better Weed Control with Enlist Soybeans.
Episode 17Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Excess Lime/Calcareous Soils. Plant Growth Regulators.
Episode 15What Are Biologicals/Naturals?What Are Biologicals/Naturals? Soybean Gall Midge. Finding Success in Alfalfa.
Episode 142025 Scouting & Scholarships Event2025 Scouting & Scholarships Event. Soybean Defensive Traits. Herbicide Incorporation.
Episode 13Tubers, Stolons, and RhizomesTubers, Stolons, and Rhizomes. Using Insecticide with Corn Rootworm Traits. What to Apply in the First Wheat Pass.
Episode 12Soybean Seed TreatmentsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 11Crop Insurance Planting DatesCrop Insurance Planting Dates. Talc Products at Planting. The 3 Pre's in Soybeans.
Episode 10The Drought MonitorThe Drought Monitor. Burning Down Spring Cover Crops. Pop-Up Fertilizer.
Episode 9AllelopathyAllelopathy. How to Be Successful Planting Corn Early. Rotational Restrictions.
Episode 8The Water TableThe Water Table. How to Be Successful Planting Soybeans Early. Chemical Components.
Episode 6Neal Kinsey Soils SeminarNeal Kinsey Soils Seminar. Insecticide Modes of Action. Controlling Weeds in XtendFlex Soybeans Without Dicamba.
Episode 5Insect Life CyclesInsect Life Cycles. Drought-Proofing Your Crops. Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides: Combo Products.
Episode 4Ag PhD Soybean WorkshopAg PhD Soybean Workshop. Burning Crop Residue. Comparing Corn Traits.
Episode 3Ag PhD Soils ClinicAg PhD Soils Clinic. Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides: Group 15. Selecting Modes of Action.
Episode 2How Insects Survive WinterHow Insects Survive Winter. Row Spacing in Corn and Soybeans. New Products and Technologies in Wheat.
Episode 1Ag PhD Corn WorkshopAg PhD Corn Workshop. Sulfur. How Do Herbicides Kill Weeds and Can You Cut Rates?
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Episode 53Herbicide Carryover
Farm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 48Ag PhD Winter WorkshopsAg PhD Winter Workshops. Magnesium. Wheat Biologicals and Insecticides.
Episode 47Terraces and Farming the ContourTerraces and Farming the Contour. Fixing High Soil pH. Corn Foliar Diseases.
Episode 46Corn Strips in FieldsCorn Strips in Fields. Cation Exchange Capacity. Tiling: Working with Landlords and Organizations.
Episode 45Cattle Grazing Corn StalksCattle Grazing Corn Stalks. Fixing Saline and Sodic Soils. Installing Drainage Tile Yourself.
Episode 43Variable Rate FertilizerVariable Rate Fertilizer. How to Design a Drainage Tile System. Spraying Fall Residual Herbicides.
Episode 42Harvest Time Travel SafetyHarvest Time Travel Safety. Phosphorus. Wheat Weed Control Options.
Episode 41Winter Chemical StorageWinter Chemical Storage. Fall Nitrogen Management. Wheat Seed Treatments.
Episode 40Pesticide StoragePesticide Storage. Corn Planting Population Trials. Soybean Nodulation Trials.
Episode 39EPA Registration NumbersEPA Registration Numbers. Corn Planting Depth Trials. Copper Trials in Soybeans.
Episode 38Spray PressureSpray Pressure. Comparing Manganese Rates. Effects of Dicamba Applications on Tolerant Crops.
Episode 37Managing RocksManaging Rocks. Comparing Potassium Rates. Using 2,4-D Pre-Emerge Before XtendFlex Soybeans.
Episode 36Baling Corn StalksBaling Corn Stalks. Comparing Boron Rates. Herbicide Carryover with Stinger and Callisto.
Episode 34Soil CompactionSoil Compaction. Comparing Yield to Soil Test Data. Environmental Benefits of Drainage Tile.
Episode 33Controlling Weeds in the FallControlling Weeds in the Fall. How to Pull Soil Samples. Cover Crop Options and Benefits.
Episode 32How Tillage Affects Organic MatterHow Tillage Affects Organic Matter. Grain Bin Preparation. Wheat Fertility.
Episode 31Spray Droplet SizeSpray Droplet Size. Late-Season Disease and Insect Control in Soybeans. Post-Harvest Wheat Burndown.
Episode 30Aerial vs. Ground ApplicationsAerial vs. Ground Applications. Late-Season Corn Insects. Tiling: Benefits and How It Works.
Episode 29Leaf Cuticles and TemperatureLeaf Cuticles and Temperature. Root Pits. Spraying Soybeans Late.
Episode 27The Green BridgeThe Green Bridge. Late-Season Nitrogen Availability. Insects to Scout For Right Now.
Episode 26Importance of Day LengthImportance of Day Length. Corn Fungicides. Alfalfa Treatments Between Cuttings.
Episode 25OvergrazingOvergrazing. Clipping Lawns Too Short. Timing of Cobra Herbicide. Hail, Defoliation, and Yield.
Episode 24How to Tell if a Weed is DeadHow to Tell if a Weed is Dead. Adjusting Spray Programs. Insecticide Modes of Action.
Episode 21Ag PhD Scouting & Scholarships EventAg PhD Scouting & Scholarships Event. Compaction in Fields. What to Know About Stand Counts.
Episode 19Satellite ImageryFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 18Corn HerbicidesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 17Ag PhD Scouting & Scholarships EventAg PhD Scouting & Scholarships Event. Post-Emerge Corn Applications. 2024 Dicamba Restrictions.
Episode 16Grass TilleringGrass Tillering. Breaking Through Yield Plateaus. Benefits of Increasing Soybean Seeding Rates.
Episode 14Gibberellic AcidGibberellic Acid. Preventing Corn From Leafing Out Underground. Dicamba Burndown.
Episode 13Understanding A Fertilizer AnalysisUnderstanding A Fertilizer Analysis. How to Safely Use High Rates of Herbicide. Planting Depth and Moisture.
Episode 12Types of Plant Root SystemsTypes of Plant Root Systems. Soil Temperature and Planting. Spray Water Quality.
Episode 11Insects vs. MitesInsects vs. Mites. Managing Spring Seeding Alfalfa. XtendFlex Soybean Weed Control Programs.
Episode 10The Disease TriangleThe Disease Triangle. Spring Manure Application Considerations. Fixing Uneven Planting Depth.
Episode 8No-Till vs. Strip-TillNo-Till vs. Strip-Till. 10 Steps to Stop Sclerotinia White Mold. Enlist Soybean Weed Control Programs.
Episode 7Winter vs. Spring WheatWinter vs. Spring Wheat. Using HPPDs in Corn. Nutrient Stratification.
Episode 6Neal Kinsey Soils SeminarNeal Kinsey Soils Seminar. Labeled Oat Herbicides. Mulder's Chart.
Episode 4Ag PhD Soybean WorkshopAg PhD Soybean Workshop. Soybean Gall Midge Larvae. Elemental Sulfur and pH.
Episode 3Ag PhD Naturals WorkshopAg PhD Naturals Workshop. Replacing Crop Removal Rates of Fertility. Organic Matter.
Episode 2Cold vs. Warm Germination TestingCold vs. Warm Germination Testing. Managing New Ground. Fixing Saline Soils.
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Episode 51What Farmers Do With Yield Maps
What Farmers Do With Yield Maps. Prepaying for Crop Inputs. Copper.
Episode 48Managing Crop ResidueManaging Crop Residue. Biological vs. Commercial Nitrogen Fertilizer. Boron.
Episode 47Price Protection on Crop InputsPrice Protection on Crop Inputs. Soybean Seeding Rate. Phosphorus.
Episode 46Seed Corn Buying Decisions / How To Fix Sodic SoilsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 45Catching Snow in FieldsCatching Snow in Fields. Strip-Tilling with Heavy Residue. Base Saturation Calcium.
Episode 44Golden RiceGolden Rice. Fall Residual Herbicide Applications. Base Saturation Magnesium.
Episode 43Surface vs. Subsurface DrainageSurface vs. Subsurface Drainage. How to Fix Compaction. Bas Saturation Potassium.
Episode 42Preventing Harvest & Pre-Harvest LossPreventing Harvest & Pre-Harvest Loss. Interest Rates & Finance Offers. Fall Nitrogen Management.
Episode 41Burning Ditches and Field ResidueBurning Ditches and Field Residue. Drain Tile. Cation Exchange Capacity.
Episode 39Discolored Soybeans at HarvestDiscolored Soybeans at Harvest. Controlling Winter Annuals and Perennials in the Fall. Fixing High Soil pH.
Episode 38Corn Silage vs. GrainCorn Silage vs. Grain. Soybean Harvest Moisture. Fixing Low Soil pH.
Episode 37Automatic Bin Fan Control SystemsAutomatic Bin Fan Control Systems. Fall Pasture Spraying. Soil Testing: Grids vs. Zones.
Episode 35Re-Entry IntervalsRe-Entry Intervals. Herbicide Carryover Concerns. Pasture Fertility Programs.
Episode 34Pre-Harvest IntervalsPre-Harvest Intervals. Seeding Alfalfa in Fall. Winter Wheat Seed Treatments.
Episode 33Soybean Reproductive StagesSoybean Reproductive Stages. Cover Crops. Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides.
Episode 32Corn Reproductive StagesCorn Reproductive Stages. Grain Bin Prep. Effects of Late-Season Rain in Soybeans.
Episode 31Warm-Season vs. Cool-Season GrassesWarm-Season vs. Cool-Season Grasses. Protein & Test Weight in Crops. Controlling Late-Season Diseases in Corn.
Episode 28Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Late-Season Diseases in Soybeans. Brown Silk Herbicide Applications in Corn.
Episode 27What's the Purpose of Barns?What's the Purpose of Barns? Late-Season Treatments in Alfalfa. Late-Season Insect Issues.
Episode 26Grass WaterwaysGrass Waterways. Aerial Application Guidelines. Foliar Feeding in Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat.
Episode 24Safety of Plant Growth HormonesSafety of Plant Growth Hormones. Sclerotinia White Mold. Using Herbicides and Traits.
Episode 23Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Flag Leaf & Heading Treatments in Wheat. Herbicide Carryover.
Episode 22Corn Maturity ConsiderationsCorn Maturity Considerations. Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybeans. Plant Tissue Analysis.
Episode 21Ag PhD Scouting & ScholarshipsAg PhD Scouting & Scholarships. Sidedressing Nutrients. Humics & Fulvics.
Episode 20How Much Seed Do Farmers Need?How Much Seed Do Farmers Need? Finding Success When Planting Corn Late. Post-Emerge Weed Control in Soybeans.
Episode 19Sweet Corn vs. Field CornSweet Corn vs. Field Corn. Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides. Controlling Early-Season Insects.
Episode 18Making Stalk Sizes BiggerMaking Stalk Sizes Bigger. Reducing Dicamba Drift and Volatility. Group 15's & Other Early Soybean Residuals.
Episode 17Managing LentilsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 16Maximize Your Spring BurndownFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 15Weed Control in LawnsWeed Control in Lawns. How to Treat End Rows in Fields. Goss's Wilt and Other Bacterial Diseases.
Episode 14Weed Control in DitchesWeed Control in Ditches. Soybean Seed Treatments. Early Season Wheat Fungicides.
Episode 13Planting Into Heavy Crop ResiduePlanting Into Heavy Crop Residue. Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides. How to Drought-Proof Your Crops.
Episode 12Nurse CropsNurse Crops. Planting Into Cold Soils. Post-Emerge Broadleaf Control in Wheat.
Episode 11Row SpacingsRow Spacings. Jump-Start Your Pastures. Applying Fungicides at Planting Time.
Episode 9What Is Tillering?What Is Tillering? Super Early Pre-Emerge Herbicide Applications. Nutrient Stratification.
Episode 8Mobile vs. Non-Mobile Nutrients in SoilsMobile vs. Non-Mobile Nutrients in Soils. Plant Growth Regulators. Understanding Mulder's Chart.
Episode 7What Causes Frost Heaves in RoadsWhat Causes Frost Heaves in Roads. Corn and Soybean Planting Populations. Molybdenum.
Episode 6How Much Soil Temperature Can Vary in a DayHow Much Soil Temperature Can Vary in a Day. Incorporating vs. Not Incorporating Herbicides. Lowering Soil pH with Sulfur.
Episode 5Ditching vs. Subsurface DrainageDitching vs. Subsurface Drainage. Weed Control in Dry Beans. Silica.
Episode 4How Many Ears Are On a Corn PlantHow Many Ears Are On a Corn Plant. Corn Smut. Organic Matter.
Episode 3Mobile vs. Non-Mobile Nutrients in PlantsMobile vs. Non-Mobile Nutrients in Plants. Continuous Corn Considerations. Fixing Saline Soils.
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Episode 52Automatic Shutoffs on Planters and Sprayers
Automatic Shutoffs on Planters and Sprayers. Herbicide Antagonism. Manganese.
Episode 51Warm vs. Cold Germination TestingWarm vs. Cold Germination Testing. Checking Grain Bins. Copper.
Episode 50Winter Storage of Fertilizer and HerbicidesWinter Storage of Fertilizer and Herbicides. Why Dicamba and 2,4-D Are Less Effective. Iron.
Episode 47How Farmers Can Sequester CarbonHow Farmers Can Sequester Carbon. Soybean Gall Midge. Phosphorus.
Episode 44Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment. Tiling. Base Saturation: Magnesium.
Episode 43Weed Control in Shelter BeltsWeed Control in Shelter Belts. Corn Rootworm Control. Base Saturation: Calcium.
Episode 41Strip-Tillage SuggestionsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 39Stop Late-Season Weed EscapesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 38How To Fix Low pH SoilsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 37Avoiding Grain Bin SpoilageAvoiding Grain Bin Spoilage. Soybean Harvest Moisture. Soil Testing: Grids vs. Zones.
Episode 36Drying GrainDrying Grain. Winter Wheat Seed Treatments. Soil Testing and How to Pull Samples.
Episode 35What Is Corn Silage?What Is Corn Silage? Winterizing Alfalfa Fields. Pre-Emerge Wheat Herbicides.
Episode 34Why Farmers Order Seed EarlyWhy Farmers Order Seed Early. How to Reduce Corn Lodging. Grain Bin Preparation.
Episode 33Brace Roots in CornBrace Roots in Corn. Why Tiling Is Worth It. Picking Which Cover Crops to Plant.
Episode 32Fear of Pesticides and BiotechFear of Pesticides and Biotech. Root Pits. Post-Harvest Burndown.
Episode 31Checking For Nutrient DeficienciesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 30Pre-Harvest Burndown; How To Soften Hard SoilFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 29Soybean FungicidesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 28Harvest and Bin SafetyHarvest and Bin Safety. Soybean Aphids. Insects to Watch for in Corn.
Episode 25Air InversionsAir Inversions. Alfalfa Treatments Between Cuttings. Treating Sclerotinia White Mold in Soybeans and Other Crops.
Episode 24Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Corn Fungicides and Timings. Foliar Feeding in Corn and Soybeans.
Episode 23Water TreatmentWater Treatment. Controlling Volunteer Corn in Soybeans. Late-Season Soybean Seed Treatments.
Episode 22Spray Tank CleanoutSpray Tank Cleanout. Post-Emerge Soybean Residual Herbicides. Late-Season Weed Control in Corn.
Episode 21Types of Root SystemsTypes of Root Systems. Hail and Replanting Decisions. Wheat Heading Applications.
Episode 20Staging Corn and SoybeansStaging Corn and Soybeans. In-Season Nitrate Testing. Avoiding Issues with Dicamba.
Episode 19Spray ConsiderationsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 18Mid-Season Wheat FungicidesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 17How Much Fertilizer It Takes To Raise a CropHow Much Fertilizer It Takes To Raise a Crop. Using Liberty in 2022. Water Treatments.
Episode 16Planting Soybeans EarlyFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 15Weed Control in ShelterbeltsWeed Control in Shelterbelts. Spraying End Rows Early. Soybean Seed Treatments.
Episode 14Controlling Grubs and Other Lawn InsectsControlling Grubs and Other Lawn Insects. Corn and Soybean Seeding Depth. Early Season Wheat Fungicides.
Episode 13Ditch CareDitch Care. Corn and Soybean Planting Populations. Post-Emerge Broadleaf Control in Wheat.
Episode 12Auto-steer and Autonomous TractorsAuto-steer and Autonomous Tractors. Chloride Nutrition. Speeding Crop Emergence in Extremely Cold Soils.
Episode 11Lawn Weed ControlLawn Weed Control. In-Furrow Corn Applications. How to Jump Start Pastures.
Episode 10Road Safety with Farm EquipmentRoad Safety with Farm Equipment. Gypsum. How to Correctly Incorporate Herbicides.
Episode 9How Farmers Reduce ErosionHow Farmers Reduce Erosion. Analyzing Yield Data with Soil Tests. Continuous Soybeans.
Episode 8Using CBOT to Hedge Grain SalesUsing CBOT to Hedge Grain Sales. Nutrient Stratification. Continuous Corn.
Episode 6How Many Acres Farmers Can Plant in a DayHow Many Acres Farmers Can Plant in a Day. Molybdenum. Alfalfa Weed Control.
Episode 5Hay Bales vs. Straw Bales vs. Stalk BalesHay Bales vs. Straw Bales vs. Stalk Bales. How Elemental Sulfur Lowers Soil pH. Wheat Pre-emerge Herbicides.
Episode 4Why Farmers Phased Out Moldboard PlowsWhy Farmers Phased Out Moldboard Plows. Soil Test Conversions. Short Corn.
Episode 3How Long Grain Lasts in StorageHow Long Grain Lasts in Storage. Organic Matter. Corn Soil Insecticides.
Episode 2Spraying Herbicides YourselfSpraying Herbicides Yourself. Fixing Saline Soils. Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides.
Episode 1Importance of Fast Residue BreakdownImportance of Fast Residue Breakdown. Cobalt. Group 15 & Other Early Post Soybean Residual Herbicides.
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Episode 52Why Farmers Leave Crop Until Spring
Why Farmers Leave Crop Until Spring. Sulfur Needs in Crops. Three Pre's in Soybeans.
Episode 47When to Terminate Cover CropsWhen to Terminate Cover Crops. Boron. Deep Manure Placement.
Episode 46Weed Seed Populations and ViabilityWeed Seed Populations and Viability. Phosphorus. Deep Tillage.
Episode 42Corn PilesCorn Piles. Base Saturation Calcium. High Glufosinate Prices and Trait Selection.
Episode 41Carbon Dioxide and CropsCarbon Dioxide and Crops. Cation Exchange Capacity. Glyphosate Shortage and High Prices.
Episode 40How Deep Do Farmers Till?How Deep Do Farmers Till? Fixing High Soil pH. Fall Herbicide Applications.
Episode 39What Is a Lift Station?What Is a Lift Station? Fixing Low Soil pH. Manure Application Tips.
Episode 38Controlling In-Field TrafficControlling In-Field Traffic. Fall Nitrogen Management. Harvesting Higher Moisture Corn.
Episode 37The Impact of FrostThe Impact of Frost. Soil Testing: Grids vs. Zones. Speeding Residue Breakdown.
Episode 36Reproductive Stages in SoybeansReproductive Stages in Soybeans. September Fill Programs. Fall Pasture Spraying.
Episode 35Harvesting Silage vs. GrainHarvesting Silage vs. Grain. Wheat Burndown & Pre-Emerge Applications. Soybean Harvest Moisture.
Episode 34Why Humidity Is Important for CropsWhy Humidity Is Important for Crops. Winter Wheat Seed Treatments. Evaluating Lodged Crops.
Episode 33Green BridgeGreen Bridge. Late-Season Soybean Insects. Preparing Fields for Fall Soil Sampling.
Episode 32What is a Fallow Year?What is a Fallow Year? Mid-Season Soybean Problems. Wheat Straw Removal.
Episode 30Spider Mites in Dry vs. Wet SeasonsSpider Mites in Dry vs. Wet Seasons. Late Soybean Fungicide Applications. Visual Nutrient Deficiencies in Corn.
Episode 29Corn Reproductive StagesCorn Reproductive Stages. Alfalfa Summer Treatments. Soybean Aphids.
Episode 27Tasseling in CornFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 26Water QualityFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 25Insecticide FamilesFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 24Spray Drift vs. VolatilitySpray Drift vs. Volatility. Scouting Corn In-Season. Applying Fertility in Soybeans Mid-Season.
Episode 23Contact vs. Systemic HerbicidesContact vs. Systemic Herbicides and What Residuals Mean. Heading Applications in Wheat. Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybeans.
Episode 22Ditch ManagementDitch Management. Plant Tissue Testing. Mixing Order for Tankmixes and Compatibility Agents.
Episode 21Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Corn Fungicide Timings. How to Make Enlist One Work Well.
Episode 20Water Table ManagementWater Table Management. Alfalfa Management Between Cuttings. Making Liberty Herbicide More Effective.
Episode 18Seed Planting DepthSeed Planting Depth. Post-Emerge Residual Herbicides for Soybeans. Whether or Not to Use HPPDs Post-Emerge in Corn.
Episode 17How Many Nutrients Are Needed to Grow a CropHow Many Nutrients Are Needed to Grow a Crop. Incorporating vs. Broadcasting Herbicide. Soybean Seed Treatments.
Episode 16Controlling Weeds Early vs. LateControlling Weeds Early vs. Late. Evaluating Your Seed Furrow. Weed Control in XtendFlex Soybeans.
Episode 15Drainage Tile and Flood ReductionDrainage Tile and Flood Reduction. Alfalfa Insects. Group 15 Herbicides.
Episode 14Why Farmers Apply ManureWhy Farmers Apply Manure. Sunflower Weed Control. Making Pre-Emerge Herbicides Work in Dry Weather.
Episode 13Fertility in Gardens, Lawns, and ShelterbeltsFertility in Gardens, Lawns, and Shelterbelts. Corn In-Furrow Applications. Water Quality Impacts on Spraying.
Episode 12Distillers GrainsDistillers Grains. Drought-Proofing Your Crop. Corn Early Planting Strategy for Cold Soils.
Episode 11Uses of Field CornUses of Field Corn. Heavy Metals. Three Pre-Emerge Herbicide Program in Soybeans.
Episode 10Controlling Broadleaves vs. GrassesControlling Broadleaves vs. Grasses. Chloride. Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicide Application Methods.
Episode 9How Farmers Determine Balanced FertilityHow Farmers Determine Balanced Fertility. Selenium. Corn Soil Insecticides.
Episode 8Hybrid vs. Inbred CornHybrid vs. Inbred Corn. Gypsum. Spring Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides.
Episode 7Un-tilled ResidueUn-tilled Residue. Connecting Yield Data to Soil Test Grid Points. Sudden Death Syndrome.
Episode 5Neal Kinsey WorkshopNeal Kinsey Workshop. Understanding Mulder's Chart. 2020 Issues in Wheat.
Episode 3Water Quality in Drainage TileWater Quality in Drainage Tile. How Elemental Sulfur Lowers Soil pH. Timing Dicamba Applications in Corn.
Episode 2Impacts of Corn Mowing vs. EmergenceImpacts of Corn Mowing vs. Emergence. Converting Numbers on a Soil Test. Gall Midge in Soybeans.
Episode 1Impacts of Drought on SoilImpacts of Drought on Soil. Organic Matter. Soybean Herbicide Decisions.
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Episode 52Liquid vs. Dry Fertilizer
Liquid vs. Dry Fertilizer. How to Fix Saline Soils. 2020 Year in Review.
Episode 51Ag PhD Collegiate WorkshopAg PhD Collegiate Workshop. Cobalt. Best Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides.
Episode 50Ag PhD Winter WorkshopsAg PhD Winter Workshops. Sulfur Needs in Crops. Improving Stalk Strength in Crops.
Episode 48Broadcast vs. BandingBroadcast vs. Banding. Copper. Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepay.
Episode 46Soil ErosionSoil Erosion. Zinc. Corn Traits: Trecepta vs. VT DoublePro vs. Conventional.
Episode 44Controlled Traffic in FieldsControlled Traffic in Fields. Phosphorus. Corn Rootworm Management: SmartStax v. Insecticide v. Untreated.
Episode 43Plant Growth HormonesPlant Growth Hormones. How to Fix Sodic Soils. Pros and Cons of Xtend and XtendFlex Soybeans.
Episode 42Spray Drift and VolatilitySpray Drift and Volatility. Base Saturation Potassium. Reducing Compaction.
Episode 41Farming After DarkFarming After Dark. Base Saturation Magnesium. Pros and Cons of Enlist Soybeans.
Episode 40Chopping Corn HeadsChopping Corn Heads. Base Saturation Calcium. Fall Herbicide Application Considerations.
Episode 39Herbicide Modes of ActionHerbicide Modes of Action. Fall Nitrogen Management. Residue Management.
Episode 38How Farmers Know When to HarvestHow Farmers Know When to Harvest. Cation Exchange Capacity. Fall Manure Applications.
Episode 37Crop RotationCrop Rotation. How to Fix High Soil pH. Drying Grain in Bins vs. in the Field.
Episode 36Low pH SoilsFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 35Yield Monitors and MapsYield Monitors and Maps. Soil Testing: Grids vs. Zones. Fall Pasture Management.
Episode 34Grain Bin SafetyGrain Bin Safety. Evaluating Lodged Crops. Winter Wheat Seeding Considerations.
Episode 33Nitrate and Water QualityNitrate and Water Quality. Tree and Shelterbelt Management. Weed Control in Adverse Weather.
Episode 29How Flooding Impacts SoilHow Flooding Impacts Soil. Post-Harvest Burndown. Late-Season Corn Insects.
Episode 27Soil pH and Nutrient Tie-UpSoil pH and Nutrient Tie-Up. Soybean Diseases. Humic and Fulvic Acid.
Episode 26Variable Rate FertilizerVariable Rate Fertilizer. Cover Crops vs. Cash Crops. Water Treatments for Foliar Feeding.
Episode 25Annual vs. Biennial vs. PerennialAnnual vs. Biennial vs. Perennial. Corn Tassel Applications. Double Cropping.
Episode 23Rainfall ConsiderationsRainfall Considerations. Soybean Flowering. Managing Above-ground Insects in Corn.
Episode 22How to Do Your Own Field DayHow to Do Your Own Field Day. Spraying Enlist One. Foliar Fertilizer Considerations.
Episode 21Carbon-to-Nitrogen RatioCarbon-to-Nitrogen Ratio. Sidedressing Nitrogen. Alfalfa Insects.
Episode 20Spray Tank CleanoutSpray Tank Cleanout. Post-Emerge Residual Soybean Herbicides. Leaf Tissue Analysis.
Episode 18Mobile vs. Immobile Nutrients in PlantsMobile vs. Immobile Nutrients in Plants. Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides. Weed Control in Non-Crop Acres.
Episode 17Calculating GDUCalculating GDU. Water Quality and Impact on Biologicals, Herbicides, and Fertilizer. Soybean Gall Midge.
Episode 16Compatibility AgentsCompatibility Agents. Leaf Diseases in Wheat. Product Rebates and Name Brand vs. Generics.
Episode 15Fallow SyndromeFallow Syndrome. Post-Emerge Wheat Herbicides. Spring Burndown in Front of Corn and Soybeans.
Episode 13Direct Seeding vs. Nurse Cropping AlfalfaDirect Seeding vs. Nurse Cropping Alfalfa. Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematodes. Herbicides in Sorghum/Milo.
Episode 12Lift StationsLift Stations. Less Common Soybean Diseases. Herbicides in Alfalfa and Lentils.
Episode 11Grass WaterwaysGrass Waterways. Water Treatments and Conditioning Agents. Herbicides for Dry Beans and Field Peas.
Episode 10Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Spring Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides. Corn and Soybean Seed Treatments.
Episode 8Spring Load Limits on RoadsSpring Load Limits on Roads. Strip-Tillage in the Spring. Pasture Weed Control.
Episode 7How Farmers Utilize GPSHow Farmers Utilize GPS. Disease Resistance and Using Multiple Modes of Action. Controlling Soybean Aphids.
Episode 6Speed of Farm OperationsSpeed of Farm Operations. Corn Insecticides. Increasing Test Weight and Protein in Crops.
Episode 5How Farmers Determine Planting Population.How Farmers Determine Planting Population. Applying Fertility with the Planter. Less Common Corn Diseases.
Episode 4Determining Row WidthHow Farmers Determine Row Width. Picking Corn Hybrids and Soybean Varieties. Deep Soil Testing.
Episode 3Compaction and Why It is BadCompaction and Why It is Bad. Reducing Greensnap in Corn. Pros and Cons of Atrazine.
Episode 2Reclaiming Flooded GroundReclaiming Flooded Ground. Sclerotinia White Mold. Crop Hybrid and Population Variation.
Episode 1Why Farmers Use Deep TillageWhy Farmers Use Deep Tillage. Root Rot in Pulse Crops. Determining Planter Issues and Emergence.
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Episode 1134HPPD Corn Herbicides
Ag PhD Winter Workshops. HPPD Corn Herbicides. Cold Saturated Germination Tests.
Episode 1133Ethanol ProductionEthanol Production. Making Liberty Work Better. 2019 Year in Review.
Episode 1132How Much Water To Produce A CropHow Much Water to Produce a Crop. Advantages and Disadvantages to Prepay. Nickel and Other Micronutrients.
Episode 1130Winter Crops vs. Spring CropsWinter Crops vs. Spring Crops. Pros and Cons of Xtend and Enlist E3 Soybeans. Iron.
Episode 1129Snow Fences and Crops as Snow FencesSnow Fences and Crops as Snow Fences. Revytek and Veltyma. Copper.
Episode 1127Harvesting Silage vs. GrainHarvesting Silage vs. Grain. Avoiding Soil Crusting Issues. Boron.
Episode 1126Winter Annual PlantsWhat is a Winter Annual Plant? Crop Plans for Unplanted Acres. Zinc.
Episode 1125Weed Control in ShelterbeltsWeed Control in Shelterbelts. Corn Traits. Sulfur - Soil Test Levels and Importance to Your Crop.
Episode 1124Herbicide Carryover ConcernsHerbicide Carryover Concerns. Reducing 2020 Disease Issues. Phosphorus Applications.
Episode 1123Cattle Grazing Corn StalksCattle Grazing Corn Stalks. Fall Herbicide Applications. Fall Nitrogen Applications.
Episode 1122Terminating or Leaving Cover CropsTerminating or Leaving Cover Crops. Installing Drainage Tile. Base Saturation Calcium.
Episode 1121Soil Testing in Lawns and PasturesSoil Testing in Lawns and Pastures. Deep Tillage and Compaction. Fixing Sodic Soils.
Episode 1119Chopping Corn HeadersChopping Corn Headers. Strip-Till vs. Other Tillage Methods. Analyzing Potassium on Soil Tests.
Episode 1118Gibberellic AcidGibberellic Acid. Increasing the Rate of Residue Breakdown This Fall. Soil Test Analysis of Organic Matter.
Episode 1117Fallow SyndromeFallow Syndrome. Soybean Harvest Moisture and Loss. Cation Exchange Capacity.
Episode 1115How Some Plants Produce Their Own NitrogenHow Some Plants Produce Their Own Nitrogen. Greensnap. Fixing High pH Soils.
Episode 1114Drainage Tile BasicsDrainage Tile Basics. Get Ready For Fall Soil Testing. Pre-Emerge Herbicide Applications for Fall-Seeded Crops.
Episode 1112What is a Root Pit?What is a Root Pit? Best Time to Buy Farm Inputs. Desiccation of Wheat and Other Crops.
Episode 1110Ag PhD Field DayAg PhD Field Day. Influencing Test Weight and Grain Quality. Soybean Aphids & Other Insects.
Episode 1109Prevent Plant InsuranceWhat is Prevent Plant Insurance? Plant Tissue Testing in the Mid-to-Late Season. Fungicide Modes of Action.
Episode 1108What is Lodging and Why Does It Occur?What is Lodging and Why Does It Occur? Making Foliar Fertilizer Pay. Burndown of Post-Harvest and Unplanted Acres.
Episode 1107Disease PressureFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 1106Corn Cover Crops as a Main CropFarm basics, pesticide/herbicide tips, and "Weed of the Week" segments, hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty.
Episode 1105Ag PhD Soybean Diseases AppAg PhD Soybean Diseases App. Managing for Hail. Late Corn Herbicide Applications.
Episode 1103Moldboard Plowing vs. No-TillMoldboard Plowing vs. No-Till. Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Testing. Conventional Soybean Post-Emerge Broadleaf Weed Control.
Episode 1102Using Liberty Herbicide ProperlyAg PhD Field Day. Using Liberty Herbicide Properly. Weed Control in Pastures.
Episode 1101Ag PhD Corn Diseases AppAg PhD Corn Diseases App. Plant Tissue Analysis. Post-Emerge Soybean Residual Herbicides.
Episode 1100How to Spray 2,4-D SafelyHow to Spray 2,4-D Safely. Status vs. HPPD Herbicides. In Memory of Ron Hefty.
Episode 1099Do Pesticides Harm Soil Microbes?Do Pesticides Harm Soil Microbes? How Much Nitrogen Your Corn Needs. Enlist vs. Xtend & Other Soybean Traits.
Episode 1097Pesticide SafetyPesticide Safety. Soybean Seed Treatments. Wheat Fungicide Timing & Selection.
Episode 1096Weed ReproductionWeed Reproduction. Early Spring Pasture Management. Soybean Burndown Herbicides.
Episode 1095Herbicide Breakdown in SoilHerbicide Breakdown in Soil. Pre-Emerge Herbicides in Canola, Dry Beans, Field Peas & Lentils. Metribuzin Rates.
Episode 1094Seed TreatmentsSeed Treatments. In-Furrow Fertilizer in Corn and Soybeans. hree Pre Program for Soybeans.
Episode 1093Biological ProductsBiological Products. Soybean Planting Population, Seed Spacing & Singulation. Conventional Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicide Programs.
Episode 1092Water QualityWater Quality. SDS & SCN in Soybeans. Pre-Emerge Herbicides in Roundup Corn.
Episode 1091Ag PhD Field Guide AppAg PhD Field Guide App. Pre-Emerge Herbicides in Wheat, Milo & Cotton. Treatments for Early Planting Conditions.
Episode 1090Freeze/Thaw EffectFreeze/Thaw Effect. Pre-Emerge Herbicides in Alfalfa, Sunflower & Sugar Beets.
Episode 1089Improving Stalk QualityAg PhD Field Day. Improving Stalk Quality. Corn Variable Seeding Rates.
Episode 1088Trucking on the FarmTrucking on the Farm. Herbicide Carryover. Bacterial Diseases in Corn, Soybeans & Wheat.
Episode 1086LibertyLink Soybean ManagementAg PhD Winter Workshops. LibertyLink Soybean Management. Planting Population.
Episode 1084Ag PhD Modes of Action AppAg PhD Modes of Action App. Fixing Saline Soils. Conventional Corn Management.
Episode 1083Why Farmers Leave Some Corn Rows StandingWhy Farmers Leave Some Corn Rows Standing. Tar Spot and Physoderma in Corn. Molybdenum Fertility.
Episode 1082Ag PhD Winter WorkshopsAg PhD Winter Workshops. Continuous Corn Management. Stripe Rust in Wheat.
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