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Weed Of The Week - Buckthorn

Can you identify this week's weed? Darren and Brian Hefty discuss buckthorn and how you can prevent it from growing on your farm.... More ›

Ag Minute - Selecting Crops

How do farmers select what crops to plant? In this week's Ag Minute, Darren Hefty explains what factors determine what farmers choose to plant, and discusses the challenges and profitability of various crops.... More ›

Stripe Rust

This week, Darren and Brian Hefty talk about stripe rust; where it comes from, current issues, and what you need to know about scouting for it on your farm. They discuss future issues that farmers want to avoid, and how to prevent stripe rust.... More ›

Mesonet Weather : 2018

Wes Lee covers everything you need to know about the weather in 2018.... More ›

Growing Continuous Corn

In this segment, Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the possibilities and challenges that come with growing continuous corn. They explain differences between trait and non-trait products and what's required if you want to grow continuous corn every year.... More ›

Iowa Grower Employs Rich Soil and Volunteers to Combat Food Insecurity

Before the ink was dry on the president’s signature of the 2018 Farm Bill, USDA officials considered changes CUT from the legislation.... More ›

Winter Weather Pummels the Central U.S.

Mother Nature failed to deliver a white Christmas for much of the Corn Belt. Instead, blizzard conditions and flood warnings arrived in the lead up to the New Year... More ›

Difficult Soybean Season Ends For Georgia Farmers

The soybean season has just about concluded for Georgia farmers. Like most of the state’s commodities this year, it was a difficult crop to produce. John Holcomb explains.... More ›

Farm Basics - Grain Bin Safety

Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers stay safe when working in and around grain bins.... More ›

Farm Basics - Commodity Classic 2019

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss one of their favorite farming events, Commodity Classic. They talk about the speakers and vendors that are part of the event, and why this is a show farmers should put on their calendar for the upcoming new year.... More ›

Hefty Brothers: Looking Ahead To 2019

The Hefty brothers discuss what to look forward to on the farm in the year 2019.... More ›

Weed of the Week - Leadplant

Leadplant is generally a desirable plant; however, if you have it in crop or pasture, there are herbicide options for you to use.... More ›

Ag Minute - Cold Days

Darren Hefty explains how very cold temps can be a benefit for soils.... More ›

Iron Talk - SmartBox Systems

Darren Hefty talks about an option for dry insecticide if you no longer have a planter with insecticide boxes.... More ›

Potassium and Fertility

Darren and Brian Hefty talk about potassium and the role it plays in soil fertility. They explain solutions being short on potassium, as well as discuss how to calculate how much potassium should be added to reach maximum soil fertility.... More ›

Ag Minute - Learning About Your Soil

Darren Hefty explains what soil testing information is essential to soil health. Even if you're not a farmer, this information can be applied to help grow healthy lawns, gardens, and much more.... More ›