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Agronomy Answers Podcast

Hefty Seed Company
Hefty Seed Company
Agriculture
Agronomy
Hefty Naturals
Farming
Glyphosate
Time Management
South Dakota
Megagrow
Agricultural Biostimulants
Seed Testing
Biologicals
Weed Control
Corn Rootworms
Fertility
Drainage Issues
Waterhemp
Kosha
Financial Literacy
Family Values

Welcome to the Agronomy Answers Podcast, your inside look at Hefty Seed Company like you’ve never heard it before. Hosted by Zach Hefty, each episode dives deep into the stories, decisions, and people that drive one of the world’s leading agronomic companies. From conversations with Brian and Darren Hefty, to insights from the Hefty research team, to behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find anywhe... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty is joined by Darren Hefty to answer a question every corn grower has wondered: How early is too early to plant? They dive into the origin story of 40 Series corn, explain how early vigo... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty is joined by Hefty Naturals brand manager Matt Thompson to answer a question every grower has asked: Can you actually protect crops from heat, drought, and other weather stresses? They ... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty sits down with Hefty Naturals brand manager Matt Thompson to dig into one of the most overlooked variables on any farming operation — water. They break down how your water source, wheth... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty sits down with his dad to unpack one of the most powerful lessons from the book Lessons From Dad — keep pushing. They dive into why comparing yourself to others is a trap, how to focus ... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty debates his uncle Darren about the Top 3 tools that are must-haves when you're heading to the field to scouting your crops. What do you always take with you to your back 40?

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty is joined by Darren Hefty for a behind-the-scenes look at how Hefty Seed Company trains its agronomists. They discuss the balance between book knowledge and real-world field experience,... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty is joined by Matt Thompson to discuss how agronomy research is conducted and why large scale data matters for making better decisions. They explain how combining independent trials, int... more

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In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty is joined by John Wiese, a research agronomist covering Minnesota and Iowa for Hefty Seed Company. They discuss John's unconventional path into agronomy — from diesel mechanics to the w... more

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Recent Guests

John Wiese
Member of Hefty Seed Company research team, covers Minnesota and Iowa
Hefty Seed Company
Episode: Building an Agronomy Career From the Ground Up: John Wiese’s Story - Episode 21
Darren Hefty
Guest CEO/Leader at Hefty Seed Company
Hefty Seed Company
Episode: The Origin of Hefty Brand Corn and Soybeans - Episode 19
Glenn Herz
Head of Research, Hefty Seed Company
Hefty Seed Company
Episode: The Long Road From North Dakota Fields to Agronomy Research: Glenn Herz’s Story - Episode 15
Matt Thompson
Hefty Naturals brand manager
Hefty Seed Company
Episode: Blind Ranking: 5 Naturals Products - Episode 11
Seth Hanson
Northern Research Lead at Hefty Seed Company; grew up on a family farm
Hefty Seed Company
Episode: From a Family Farm to Northern Research Lead: Seth Hanson’s Story - Episode 10

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Zach Hefty
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Are Planter Box Products Viable? - Episode 14
Q: What should growers consider about cost and ROI when evaluating planter box products?
Growers need to balance the potential yield protection and pest control benefits against a wide price range per acre, which can be as low as around $5 to over $30 per acre, and carefully assess whether the ROI justifies the expense given their specific cropping conditions and pest pressures.
Are Planter Box Products Viable? - Episode 14
Q: What are the different things you can find in planter box products today?
There are talc-based and graphite-containing options, but increasingly include biologicals, micronutrients, zinc forms, humic and fulvic bio-stimulants, and even EPA-registered insecticides or biopesticides to manage nematodes and rootworms, with the focus on improving lubrication, flow, and pest protection.
Building an Agronomy Career From the Ground Up: John Wiese’s Story - Episode 21
Q: When you first started, what did you know about seeds and crops, and how did you adapt to the role?
John explains that he came from a mechanical background and learned on the job, embracing training and field experience to grow into agronomy and sales, and that the initial lack of seed knowledge was overcome by extensive training and real-world plotting.
What Goes Into Researching New Products - Episode 22
Q: What's the biggest learning from these trials about handling variability and making decisions with data?
The data will always have variability, so trials must be designed with sufficient replication and careful protocol to minimize noise. If the data is robust enough, it helps us justify moves to the next year; otherwise we rethink the trial design and conditions.
What Goes Into Researching New Products - Episode 22
Q: So Matt, how much research are you actually doing year to year, and how do you decide what to move forward?
We run a mix of independent contract trials, internal trials, and large grower block trials across multiple climates. If a product performs consistently and shows a meaningful ROI across these environments, we move it to the Naturals portfolio for further evaluation.

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- The show centers on agronomy, farming operations, and the business side of a leading seed company, with frequent discussions about crop yields, planting strategies, soil health, product launches, and practical advice for farmers. Episodes often feature personal career journeys in agriculture, behind-the-scenes looks at product development (biostimulants, seed treatments, weed management products), and tactical farming insights (timing, safety, technology adoption, and profitability). Across samples, the host and guests emphasize actionable takeaways for optimizing yields, reducing risk, and understanding how new products and practices perform in real-world fields. A notable strength is the blend of family-rooted farming history with forwa... more

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