Darren Hefty on the Biggest Innovations Coming to Ag

Darren Hefty on the Biggest Innovations Coming to Ag

What makes Ag PhD Field Day one of the premier educational events in agriculture every year?

In this What's Working in Ag segment, Darren Hefty joins Farm4Profit to preview everything coming to the 2026 Ag PhD Field Day, including brand-new equipment launches, recently approved herbicides, AI discussions, fertility management, and practical agronomic advice for the season ahead.

The conversation covers why farmers from across the country attend the event, how innovation continues to reshape agriculture, and why networking with fellow producers can be just as valuable as the latest technology demonstrations.

Darren also discusses current crop conditions, disease pressure, fungicide timing, drone applications, fertility economics, and offers practical advice for farmers dealing with flooded fields and prevented planting situations.

Whether you're planning to attend Ag PhD Field Day or simply want to stay ahead of the latest developments in agriculture, this episode provides a preview of the technology, products, and management strategies shaping the future of farming.

Topics include:

  • Ag PhD Field Day 2026
  • New equipment introductions
  • AI in agriculture
  • Rapidacill and Convento herbicides
  • Fertility management
  • High fertilizer prices
  • Fungicide timing
  • Tar spot and southern rust
  • Agricultural drones
  • Cover crop strategies
  • Field drainage improvements
  • Learning from other farmers
  • Crop scouting and crop protection

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