In an industry rife with challenges from weather, crop pests, markets, rising input costs, and more, one seldom-discussed hurdle for some farmers is maintaining good relationships with your neighbors. For Joe Burns, 55, and his brothers, this issue is multiplied a thousand-fold. The [...]
By Darren Hefty By Darren Hefty I hate to tell you this, but 2019 is still not over. Yes, the calendar has turned to 2020, but the lingering effects of the bad weather and poor crop year are still being [...]
For years, we have found tremendous success with Nutri-Cycle as part of the Hefty Naturals product line. In research trials and crop fields, this blend of more than 25 beneficial strains of bacteria and fungi has shown a consistent improvement in nutrient uptake [...]
In 2020, seed treatments are being highly recommended for nearly all crops. With soilborne diseases and insect populations on the rise, the gains from using more broad-spectrum seed treatments have been strong. We’ve been talking about the difference Hefty Complete Seed Treatment has [...]
IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN USING SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENT, PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING. The number one thing I hear from farmers who tell me they aren’t using seed treatment is, “I’ve tried it before, and I didn’t get much out of it.” Most seed [...]
There were a lot of challenges in the 2019 growing season, but let’s face it, there’s always something. Weather is predictably unpredictable. You just don’t know what kind of growing season you’re going to get. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO TAKE [...]
Perhaps the biggest question you are still asking for your farm this season is, “Which soybean trait should I go with?” Here’s a quick analysis on how we see it. WHATEVER YOU DO, GO 100%. As a general rule, we tell [...]
If you haven't booked your soybean seed yet, then you haven't heard the good news. Soybean seed prices have come WAY down from last year! IT'S FANTASTIC! There are also some exciting new soybean varieties in both Enlist and Xtend you may [...]
WHAT'S THE BEST CROP TO PLANT IN LAST YEAR'S PREVENT PLANT ACRES? By Darren Hefty THE CASE FOR CORN If your prevent plant acres were a weedy mess or had a cover crop through much of the season, I’d argue that [...]
WHAT TO PUT INTO YOUR HYBRID MIX & HOW THAT PAID OFF IN 2019 By Darren Hefty 2019 was nothing if not a reminder to diversity your risk when picking corn hybrids. Hybrids that were #1 on farms in 2017 and 2018 [...]