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Our ability to develop the best possible seeds for Michigan depends on open collaboration with our state’s farmers. One way we do it: sharing our latest findings and insights. Stay up-to-date through our news updates plus join us at product reviews and other upcoming events.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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How is Your Wheat Crop this Spring?
We will soon be putting winter behind us The time for wheat stand evaluations will be here. Assessing your wheat stands in the spring is important to ensure you have …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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DFender Seed Treatment
The DF Seeds Difference: DFender Seed treatment. Seed treatments are a proven way to protect your seed investment from early season threats. DF seeds has our own DFender seed treatment …
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Winter Alfalfa Management
With winter in full swing, it is the time on the farm when we begin to plan for the coming crop year. For many, it begins with a review of …
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2022 MICHIGAN DRY BEAN & SUGAR BEET SYMPOSIUM
DF Seeds will have a booth at the 2022 Michigan Dry Bean and Sugar Beet Symposium on February 22. It has a new location this year, the Double Tree in …