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 anywhere else, this show covers agronomy, business, innovation, and the everyday decisions that help farmers make more money.
In this episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast, host Zach Hefty is joined by Brian Hefty to talk about another lesson from dad: "School is just learning how to learn." They dive into how this lesson has shaped their approach to time management, prioritizing what's worth learning, and staying ahead in an industry that's constantly changing with new technology, hybrids, and practices. They also discuss why trial and error, lifelong learning, and celebrating small wins along the way matter just as much as the big goals. This lesson comes from Brian's book, $100 an Hour Jobs: Lessons from Dad.
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9 Jul 2026
The Story Of 40 Series - Episode 28
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 vigor, disease tolerance, seed treatment, and cold germination testing all work together to make early planting possible, and discuss why testing at 40 degrees — not the industry-standard 50 — changed the game. If you've wondered whether pushing your planting date earlier is worth the risk, this episode breaks down what it takes to do it right.
New episodes out weekly!
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YouTube: @heftyseed
To learn more about Hefty Seed Company, visit www.heftyseed.com
2 Jul 2026
Controlling the Uncontrollable - Episode 27
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 dive into the science behind abiotic stress, explain how products like plant growth regulators, amino acids, and biologicals work, and discuss why timing is everything when trying to preserve yield. If you've wondered whether these products are worth the investment, this episode breaks down what they can — and can't — do in the field.
New episodes out weekly!
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @heftyseed
Instagram: @heftyseed
TikTok: @heftyseed
X: @heftyseed
YouTube: @heftyseed
To learn more about Hefty Seed Company, visit www.heftyseed.com
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