By Brian Hefty
What a year for volunteer corn! We started getting calls and emails about it in April this year before we even had corn out of the ground on our farm. With all the trait options and herbicide tolerant crops, it’s time for a refresher course on volunteer corn control.
Your Volunteer Corn is Resistant […]
By Brian Hefty
If you could gain 85 bushels of soybeans by investing $85 per acre more than what you currently are, would you do it?
When I asked you that question, you likely thought one of two things:
There is no possible way anyone can gain 85 bushels per acre in soybeans
Brian has lost it, because I’m […]
By Darren Hefty
How much nitrogen does your corn crop need? How can you best determine IF you need more nitrogen this season? If so, when, and where are you going to apply it? Let’s take a look at each of these things to help you make the best decisions to maximize your crop’s performance and […]
By Grain PhD
You just spent many long and demanding hours in the field planting your crops, and you are continuing to work hard to make sure all that effort pays off. Now is the time to take the next step of successful farming – taking control of your crop price and preparing your marketing plan. […]
By Brian Hefty
Beginning next month, we are replacing the Ag PhD newsletter with the Ag PhD Insider magazine. The magazine will publish every other month, so 6 times per year. We want to thank you for reading the newsletter all the years we have sent it out, and we hope you will subscribe to the […]
By Darren Hefty
Zinc is likely the most frequently applied micronutrient. Many farmers we know use 1 quart of chelated zinc
in-furrow for corn. Is this enough zinc for your crop? Do I need zinc for other crops, too? Is there a cheaper way to feed the crop? Why is zinc so important?
Functions of Zinc
Key for moisture […]
By Darren Hefty
Confidence.
That’s what I get when I have solid data to make decisions with. I’m certain I’m doing the right thing for my farm. It’s with full confidence I can recommend you to begin a tissue testing program for your farm, regardless of farm size. Here’s why.
Why Tissue Test
I call plant tissue tests […]
By Brian Hefty
As a farmer, I love when our input costs keep coming down. A good example is the Group 15’s. For soybeans, these include Dual, Warrant, Zidua, Outlook, and some generics. In my opinion, the best way to use these herbicides is early post, in combination with a contact herbicide like Roundup. These products […]
By Brian Hefty
I got a letter from the State of South Dakota the other day saying our state had made ALL straight dicamba products restricted use. Please check with your state about this! I just want to make sure you are following the law, because even for me, when I work with this stuff every […]
By Patrick Garrity & Mark Soderberg – Grain PhD Ag Risk Specialists
USDA Reports – I’m sure you are aware that the USDA releases a number of reports, but do you really understand the data included and what purpose it serves?
At Grain PhD our goal is to educate farmers, and equip you with the tools and […]