Improving Crop Stalk Quality
Feb 22, 2019

Video: Improving Stalk Quality

Darren and Brian Hefty talk about many factors that can influence stalk quality in plants.

 

Improving Crop Stalk Quality

Improving Crop Stalk Quality

Darren and Brian Hefty talk about many factors that can influence stalk quality in plants.... More
Weed of the Week - Lady

Weed of the Week - Lady's Thumb

The Hefty brothers offer tips on controlling Lady's Thumb on the farm.... More
Meet Illinois Pig Farmer Pam Janssen

Meet Illinois Pig Farmer Pam Janssen

Pam Janssen, a pig farmer from Minonk, shares her family story and why pig farming is important to her family.... More
New 2019 Claas Convio Flex Draper Head Review

New 2019 Claas Convio Flex Draper Head Review

In this video we talk with Claas about their new Convio Flex Draper head at the 2019 National Farm Machinery Show. The Convio Flex Draper is available in sizes from 30 to 45ft wide. Big Tractor Power will take you out to a 2,800 winter wheat field in Western Kentucky to see a 35ft Claas Convio ... More
How market volatility impacts feedlot operators

How market volatility impacts feedlot operators

Feedlot operators must remain flexible and adjust their marketing plans as market conditions fluctuate, especially in times of strong price volatility.... More
How feedlot operators make marketing decisions

How feedlot operators make marketing decisions

Market trends often impact the timing for marketing cattle at a feedlot. When markets are down, operators may hold cattle and feed them longer for more weight and higher profitability, versus pulling cattle forward and marketing them at a lighter weight when prices are high.... More
Cotton acres expected to increase in Louisiana

Cotton acres expected to increase in Louisiana

Louisiana cotton farmers are expected to have a much larger crop this year, mostly at the expense of soybean and possibly corn acres. Exactly how large an increase will not be known until all the planting is done, sometime in May. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has the story.... More

Ag Minute - Importance of Soil pH

Ag Minute - Importance of Soil pH

Darren Hefty talks about the importance of the pH of soil.... More
Variable Corn Seeding Rates

Variable Corn Seeding Rates

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the reasons for varying their corn planting populations as they cross their fields.... More
Iron Talk - Bin Fan Controls

Iron Talk - Bin Fan Controls

Darren Hefty explains the advantage of installing bin fan controls on grain bins.... More
2019 U.S. Beef Export Outlook

2019 U.S. Beef Export Outlook

U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom talks about the value of exports to beef producers and shares his thoughts on how exports could shape up for 2019.... More
The Power of Advancing Women Conferences

The Power of Advancing Women Conferences

In this video, a reporter from Rural Roots Canada speaks with two women about the power of gathering together for inspiration, learning and networking at the Advancing Women in Agriculture conferences. Allison Ammeter has attended the conference and Candace Vinke is looking forward to attending.... More
Growing sustainably: a look inside the VanderHout family’s cucumber business

Growing sustainably: a look inside the VanderHout family’s cucumber business

Owners Jan and Dale VanderHout rely on innovative practices like biological pest control, biomass heat and a recirculating water system to keep the 27-acre Beverly Greenhouses growing.... More
COFS 2018 | 25th Anniversary Interviews

COFS 2018 | 25th Anniversary Interviews

In 2018, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show celebrated its 25th anniversary. Such long-term success isn’t achieved alone, and to help celebrate the occasion, Glacier FarmMedia’s Spencer Myers met up with a few of the people from the companies and organizations that have been exhibiting at the show from ... More
This Tractor Sat For Years - Here

This Tractor Sat For Years - Here's How To Get It Started

We've got another installment of In The Shop! This time Ken Jansen, takes us through the process of getting a classic tractor started after years of setting idle.... More
Soybean Farmers Validating Sustainability for Consumers

Soybean Farmers Validating Sustainability for Consumers

Soybean farmers have used sustainable practices like no-till and cover crops in their operations for many years. However, now they're looking at ways to validate and document that for consumers. Michelle Rook has the details.... More
Weather with Al Dutcher

Weather with Al Dutcher

Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension agricultural climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.... More
Cow-Calf Corner - Making sure calves breathe properly

Cow-Calf Corner - Making sure calves breathe properly

Glenn Selk has advice for getting the first few breaths into a calf, following birth.... More
Controlling horn flies with prescribed burns

Controlling horn flies with prescribed burns

We start with Justin Talley’s research into patch burning to control horn flies on cattle.... More
ProSeries Retrofit Kit

ProSeries Retrofit Kit

The ProSeries retrofit is available to customers who currently have the 90 Series opener. Learn about the components in the ProSeries retrofit and how they will help with seed placement, seed to soil contact, and durability.... More
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