April 28, 2025
Each year, there is an optimal time to plant corn, but how do we determine that time, and what happens if we plant too early? Many […]
April 18, 2025
Plant structure may not often be top of mind when selecting soybean varieties, but it’s a critical factor that can significantly impact yield and field profitability. […]
May 15, 2024
By now, you’ve probably heard us talk about our extensive replicated testing program. It isn’t just talk. In 2023, in addition to university testing, we had […]
April 22, 2024
We pride ourselves on having top-notch varieties suited to our farmers’ fields. We select varieties and hybrids not based on how well they’ll help us expand […]
April 18, 2024
Agricultural biologicals are all the buzz now, but what are they? Categorizing different types of biologicals will decipher what these products are and how they work. […]
August 4, 2022
At Peterson Farms Seeds, we conduct a significant amount of research every summer. Whether it’s 250 acres of small plot replicated yield trials, 75 acres of […]
June 2, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed’s research program is designed to test and compare the up-and-coming agricultural products on the market. This year, we are testing a new segment […]
March 18, 2021
Hopefully you’ve had a second cup of coffee or had a good night’s sleep. Today we are digging deep into the world of soybean breeding. It’s […]
December 18, 2020
Technology has given you more information than ever before to incorporate into your farming operation. But it can also be misleading, and costly, if you are […]
December 3, 2020
Despite widespread advertising that “Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® is 5 bushels better than Enlist E3” or “LibertyLink is 2 bushels better than RR2 Xtend,” traits have […]
December 13, 2018
If you’ve been following our blog for awhile you’re probably aware of an annual research/pet project our resident “corn whisperer”, Mike Larson conducts every growing season. […]
December 13, 2018
We finished harvesting our Ole & Sven research plots recently. This 14 year program is our practical research aimed at bringing something more than just hybrid […]
