News & Events
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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Wheat Product Training
Wheat prices at $10 or more have definitely peaked some interested in growing wheat this next year. DF Seeds has some new and exciting wheat varieties for you to look …
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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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DF Seeds is Michigan Proven
DF Seeds has expanded our seed testing program in Michigan. John Diehl started the “Best of the Best” soybean plots. We have invited our competitors to enter the plot and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
