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Michigan Growers non-GMO Weed Control

soybeans

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

growth stages in cereals

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

Wheat Stand Assessment

wheat assessment close up

DF Seeds offers top wheat products for Michigan A critical part of wheat management is assessing your current stand. As the snow starts to melt, you will start to see

Providing Michigan Farmers with Optimal Quality Seed

Closeup of treated soybean seed. Soybean seed treatment for insect, fungus control and disease management concept

Michigan Matters Most At DF Seeds our mission is to provide Michigan Farmers with optimal quality seed for their unique Michigan climate. Our DF Seeds Agronomy Product Manager, Jan Motz,

Best of the Best

Each year, DF Seeds best lines are tested against the best in the industry to show we are Michigan Proven. This year DF Seeds has three Best of the Best

Corn Tar Spot

Tar Spot

Tar Spot Corn is beginning to tassel in Michigan, and it is time to begin scouting your corn for Tar Spot. Most places in the state have had tar spot

Corn Early Season Drought Stress

Corn during a drought 2

How Will The Recent Dry Conditions Affect Your Corn Crop? That is a question I’ve been getting lately as rains have been few and far apart. Some fields of corn

Spring Alfalfa Management – Frost Heaving

Alfalfa Management

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

DF Seeds is Michigan Proven

DF Seeds Planting Drone Shot

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

Get to Know Summer Agronomy Intern: Alex Scovill

Alex Scoville Headshot

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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