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Weed Control Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Published July 31, 2026

Despite ongoing dry weather across much of the Cornbelt, Hefty Seed agronomist Jacob Gubbels said improved management practices are helping crops withstand stress. Speaking during the Ag PhD Field Day, Gubbels said today's crop performance is as much a reflection…

Reducing Costs Without Sacrificing Yield

Published July 31, 2026

Thousands of farmers gathered near Baltic, South Dakota, for the annual Ag PhD Field Day, where improving profitability remains the top priority. Ag PhD's Zach Hefty said fertilizer management offers one of the biggest opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing…

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Technology Changing Agriculture Faster Than Ever

Published July 30, 2026

Technology is reshaping agriculture at a rapid pace, according to Ag Bull Media's Tommy Grisafi. Speaking at the Ag PhD Field Day, Grisafi said artificial intelligence and data-driven tools are becoming essential for staying competitive. "Every product out here is…

Another Successful Ag PhD Field Day

Published July 30, 2026

Hefty Seed Senior Agronomist Rob Fritz believes the farmer-first approach for the Ag PhD Field Day is what keeps attendance growing each year. "It's almost entirely farmers who attend, and that's who we build this event around." Fritz said precision…

Ag PHD Winter Workshop Set for Hillsboro

Published January 13, 2026

The Ag PhD Winter Workshops are coming up and will cover a wide range of topics—from Naturals and Soils to Soybeans and Corn. Hefty Seed Co-Owner Darren Hefty says these workshops are great ways to get the latest information when…

Disease Pressure Starting to Emerge

Published August 4, 2025

At the Ag PhD Field Day, Hefty Seed Minnesota Research Lead John Weiss said crop conditions are looking good across southern Minnesota and into Iowa, but disease pressure is starting to emerge. “The corn looks great,” said Weiss. “Beans are…

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Plan for Weed Management Success

Published August 4, 2025

Farmers attending the Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota, received direct agronomic insight from Hefty Seed Agronomist and Ag Chem Lead Jacob Gubbels, who stressed the importance of disease and weed management to protect yield potential this season.…

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Field Day Offers Perspective

Published August 4, 2025

Hefty Seed Agronomist Glenn Herz said the Ag PhD Field Day offers more than just education it offers perspective. “We’ve got a lot of different crops out here that even normally we don’t grow around Baltic,” said Herz. “We’re just…

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Ag PhD Hosting Crops Workshop in Fargo

Published January 18, 2025

Raising crops in the Northern Plains has its own challenges. Ag PhD co-host Darren Hefty says the short growing season is one of the issues. "We know we're going to be planting into cold soils; we know we're going to…

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Genesis Leaders Program: Eye-Opening Experience

Published April 26, 2024

The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. "It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…

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Weed Control Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Reducing Costs Without Sacrificing Yield

Technology Changing Agriculture Faster Than Ever

Another Successful Ag PhD Field Day

Ag PHD Winter Workshop Set for Hillsboro

Disease Pressure Starting to Emerge

Plan for Weed Management Success

Field Day Offers Perspective

Ag PhD Hosting Crops Workshop in Fargo

Genesis Leaders Program: Eye-Opening Experience

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