DF seeds Soybeans are proven for Michigan

December 19, 2023

Over 160 commercial varieties from 19 seed companies were tested through Michigan State University in the 2023 MSU Soybean Yield Trials. MSU runs tight testing procedures across 7 counties to assure data and product performance quality. Below are highlights of DF Seeds product performance, proven for your unique growing conditions.

2023 MSU Soybean Data

• Central Conventional, 55 Bu/A grand mean.
  • DF 151 N, 1.5 maturity, 59.4 Bu/A average, 62.7 Bu/A in Ingham county
  • DF 204 N, 2.0 maturity, 60.6 Bu/A average, 71.2 Bu/A in Saginaw county (High Yield in Plot)
  • DF 214 N, 2.1 maturity, 61.7 Bu/A average, 60.4 Bu/A in Ingham and 66.8 Bu/A in Sanilac
  • DF 231 N, 2.3 maturity, 60.4 Bu/A average, 55.1 Bu/A in Ingham, 62.9 Bu/A in Saginaw, 63.2 Bu/A in Sanilac
• Central Round-Up Ready,62.09 Bu/A grand mean.
  • DF 3191 N E3, 1.9 maturity, 67.2 Bu/A average, 61.3 Bu/A Ingham, 73.8 Bu/A in Saginaw, 66.4 Bu/A in Sanilac.
  • DF 3211 N E3, 2.1 maturity, 65.3 Bu/A average, 69.2 Bu/A in Sanilac.
• South Conventional, 53.3 Bu/A grand mean.
  • DF 214 N, 2.1 maturity, 57.9 Bu/A average
  • DF 231 N, 2.3 maturity, 57.8 Bu/A average, 52.0 Bu/A Hillsdale, 55.6 Bu/A Ingham, 64.2 Bu/A Lenawee.
  • DF 234 N, 2.3 maturity, 58.8 Bu/A average, 67.6 Bu/A Lenawee, 63.8 Bu/A St. Joseph.
  • DF 260 N, 2.6 maturity, 57.7 Bu/A average, 66.4 Bu/A Lenawee, 61.0 Bu/A St. Joseph.
  • DF 282 N, 2.8 maturity, 60.3 Bu/A, 74.6 Bu/A Lenawee, 65.4 Bu/A St. Joseph.
• Southern Zone Round-Up Ready, 57.0 Bu/A grand mean.
  • DF 3251 N E3, 2.5 maturity, 58.9 Bu/A average, 68.8 Bu/A Lenawee.
  • DF 3264 N E3, 2.6 maturity, 60.5 Bu/A average, 74.5 Bu/A Lenawee.
• South RR Early, 57.0 Bu/A grand mean.
  • DF 3251 N E3, 2.5 maturity, 58.9 Bu/A average, 68.8 Bu/A Lenawee.
  • DF 3264 N E3, 2.6 maturity, 60.5 Bu/A average, 74.5 Bu/A Lenawee.

At DF Seeds, we pressure-test our varieties to identify the agronomic characteristics that ultimately increase your profit-per-acre, including organic Michigan soybeans.  Check out our plot performance results.