SOIL FIRST
Soil First® by DLF is a diverse portfolio of sustainable cover crop seed solutions to meet the needs of farmers and landowners looking to increase productivity, conservation practices, and soil health. We encourage you to think Soil First when making your cover crop planting decisions. Download the Soil First® management guide to learn more about our practical solutions backed by science and agronomic expertise.
Soil First management guide
BETTER SOILS
Soil First® features premium cover crop seed that promotes better soil structure and health. These products help reduce soil compaction and erosion, increase water filtration, suppress harmful pathogens and weeds, and increase carbon and nitrogen content in the soil. In addition, they provide a home for microorganisms, which are responsible for nutrient retention, exchange and cycling in the soil. Most microbes live on or near roots, so having living roots in the ground increases their habitat, which in turn boosts the food supply for the soil ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Soil First® includes a diverse selection of conservation seed solutions that can help reduce the amount of sediment, nutrients, pesticides and other cropland contaminants from entering waterways. They also provide valuable shelter and nesting sites for wildlife and increase pollen and nectar for insects.
LOWER FEEDING COSTS
Soil First® by DLF cover crop products also offer a much-needed forage source for hay, silage and pastures through the fall and spring, and many of the cover crop mixes make excellent food plots for wildlife.