La Crosse Seed Forage Articles

Discover expert insights, practical tips, and the latest innovations in forage seed to help you maximize yield, quality, and pasture performance. From high-demand staples like alfalfa seed, clover seed, ryegrass seed, and grass seed to specialized solutions such as pasture seed mixes, hay seed, livestock forage, and drought tolerant seed, this resource hub brings together the most searched and trusted topics in the forage industry. Whether you're focused on improving grazing systems or boosting soil health and productivity, explore in-depth articles designed to help you make smarter seeding decisions and get the most out of every acre.

3/6/2026

Consider Relative Reproductive Maturity of Grasses Seeded With Alfalfa

Matching cool‑season grass varieties to alfalfa’s Reproductive Maturity (RM) is essential to preserving yield and forage quality in mixed stands. DLF’s Forage Maturity Index standardizes maturity ratings across species, helping producers choose grasses—such as orchardgrass, tall fescue, meadow fescue, timothy, festulolium, and perennial ryegrass—that align with alfalfa’s first‑cut harvest timing. Newer “late” or “early” varieties prevent grasses from maturing too far ahead or behind alfalfa. This system, supported by ongoing university–industry collaboration, gives producers a practical tool for selecting varieties that synchronize growth and optimize total‑forage performance. Read more

1/27/2026

Putting the Industry Shake‑Up to Rest: Pioneer® and Dairyland Seed® Alfalfa Genetics Find Their New Home at DLF

The alfalfa seed industry has experienced significant change in recent years, leaving many growers and agronomists asking the same question: What happened to the Pioneer® and Dairyland Seed® alfalfa genetics we’ve trusted for decades? The answer is straightforward—and reassuring. Those genetics have not disappeared. They have found a new and permanent home with DLF, the global leader in forage seed innovation. Read more

12/16/2025

DLF North America Launches ‘We Love Alfalfa’ Campaign

DLF's North American business unit is excited to announce the launch of its 'We Love Alfalfa' campaign, which highlights alfalfa's importance to society and DLF's role in driving the alfalfa industry forward through research, innovation and collaboration. Read more

11/25/2025

Selecting the Right Alfalfa Variety

Selecting less expensive alfalfa seed may appear cost-effective, but this decision can ultimately result in an overall loss due to reduced yields, diminished quality, and increased expenditures on supplemental feed. Avoid letting short-term savings jeopardize long-term farm profitability—explore the true value of thoughtful alfalfa variety selection. Read more

11/24/2025

2026 Forage Seed Supply Outlook

Curious about forage seed supply for 2026? Our latest outlook covers alfalfa, clovers, grasses, and summer annuals. Read more

10/5/2023

5 Factors to Turf Growers Winning on the Field and at the Farm

Dan Walters, Director of Grower Services, highlighted DLF seed growers in this month's issue of Seed World magazine. It's an insightful article about how DLF collaborates with growers to develop innovative seed solutions. Read more

9/6/2023

DLF Acquires Corteva Agriscience Alfalfa Breeding Program

DLF, the worldwide market leader in forage and turf seed, is proud to announce its acquisition of the Corteva Agriscience™ alfalfa breeding program effective September 1. This includes Corteva’s global alfalfa germplasm and breeding program, the Alforex Seeds® brand name and trademarks including Hi-Gest® alfalfa technology, Hi-Ton performance alfalfa, Hi-Salt salinity tolerant alfalfa, and msSuntra® hybrid technology, current commercial alfalfa varieties and select Corteva personnel supporting the alfalfa program. Read more

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