Spring Alfalfa Management – Frost Heaving
Spring planting of corn is in full swing across Michigan, and it will be time for first cutting hay to come off in short order. With the busyness that comes …
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Get to Know Summer Agronomy Intern: Alex Scovill
Alex Scovill has a deep history of Michigan agriculture. Growing up in Lainsburg, MI he watched his dad walk fields, showed livestock and was active in the local FFA. Alex …
Fusarium Head Blight
Fusarium Head Blight, also called Head Scab, is a wheat disease that is fought in Michigan ever year. Some years are worse than others. There is not a good way …
Growers Edge
Spring planting is upon us, with the seed in the shed and equipment ready to go. We’ve previously discussed considerations for alfalfa stand establishment – from selecting the correct alfalfa …
Putting Superior Seed Physiology First
Raised on a seed farm near Breckenridge, Michigan, Chris Varner knows first-hand the importance of seed quality. As the president of DF Seeds, it’s her mission to ensure every seed …
Nori Project
Nori Carbon Market In 2021, we initiated a pilot project with Nori and three Michigan farms. The object was to better understand carbon markets and the impact various cropping systems …
DF Seeds Offers Many Options for Organic Farmers
Organic Farming Options DF Seeds introduced DF 155 F seed that was organically grown in 2022. As our #1 selling variety, we wanted organic farmers, to have the option of …
Michigan Growing: Alfalfa Planting
Alfalfa Planting With the snow melting and planting season near, we will soon be implementing the crop plans that we’ve decided on through the winter months. All crops deserve attention …
DF Seeds is here for you in the fight against Phytophthora Root Rot
Most of you have had to deal with phytophthora root rot (PRR) before. It is a disease that we see most years, especially on those heavier, wetter soils and untiled …
DF260 N wins non-GMO category
DF260 N wins non-GMO category with 2021 MSA Yield Contest. Check out the 2021 MSA Yield Contest winners here. Luke Gentz from St. Joseph County won the non-GMO category at …
