White mold: variety selection is the best defense.
As any soybean grower knows, white mold can be devastating. Michigan experienced dry conditions early in the season and then heavy rains began in July. The impact of white mold …
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The Future of DF Seeds
The second part of Colin’s conversation with Janna Fritz, the President of DF Seeds, provided invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of farming and an exciting look ahead into …
DF Seed Wheat: high quality products for the unique Michigan climate
DF Seeds strives to provide high quality products for Michigan farmers. We offer alfalfa, corn, soybeans, and WHEAT. As we are into (and maybe even finishing) harvest, wheat may be …
Best of the Best, 2023 edition
John Diehl started the Best of the Best (BOB) soybean plots. We are continuing his legacy. Our competitors were invited to enter the plot and compare their products to the …
The Impact of Feed Diversity on Dairy Health and Productivity
Diversity in dairy ration is essential for optimizing the nutrition, health, and productivity of dairy herds. Different feed components provide varying nutrient profiles that can be tailored to meet the …
MSU Extension tips on managing tar spot of corn mid-season
As Michigan has been receiving more timely moisture events and the summer starts to turn hot and humid, growers need to be scouting for Tar Spot. There are no reports …
Planalytics Greenreport: Winter Wheat Yield Forecast
DF Seeds providing optimal quality seed for unique Michigan climate DF Seeds is constantly researching better varieties for your Michigan farm. Wheat is no exception. We are always looking for …
Michigan Soy Sauce Market Offers a Flexible, Stable Premium Program
Next time you’re cooking up a stir fry or sitting down at your favorite Asian restaurant and you go to add some Kikkoman soy sauce to your dish, take a …
Michigan Growers non-GMO Weed Control
Michigan growers can get a better return per acre with non-GMO soybeans. DF Seeds varieties offer comparable yields to GMO soybeans. Therefore, the main consideration is the change in how …
When to spray fungicide to protect your wheat crop and maximize yield
With some warmth and rain, the wheat in Michigan is growing fast. Soon the flag leaf and head will be emerging, and it will be time for fungicide applications. This …
