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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.

Upgrading Your Pasture: The Protek® Advantage
6/16/2026

Upgrading Your Pasture: The Protek® Advantage

Traditional tall fescue offers durability, but often at a cost to animal performance. This article breaks down how Protek® novel endophyte varieties enhance calf weight and milk production while ensuring resilience and longevity in challenging environments. Read more

Building Better Forage with Festuloliums and White Clovers
4/20/2026

Building Better Forage with Festuloliums and White Clovers

Modern forage systems demand flexibility, resilience, and high nutritional value. At DLF, innovation in both festulolium and white clover breeding is helping producers build more productive, persistent stands that perform across a wide range of conditions. Read more

Setting Up for Spring Seeding Success
3/16/2026

Setting Up for Spring Seeding Success

As winter finally loosens its grip, forage growers across the U.S. are gearing up for the busiest stretch of the year: spring planting season. With tighter forage inventories across the industry, early planning matters more than ever. This article is a quick, practical guide to setting up successful spring seedings, from choosing high‑performing perennial ryegrass and festulolium options to troubleshooting establishment issues and managing early‑season grazing for long‑term pasture health. Read more

Why Late-Winter Is One of the Best Times to Improve Cool-Season Pastures
2/10/2026

Why Late-Winter Is One of the Best Times to Improve Cool-Season Pastures

Late winter is one of the smartest—and simplest—times to revitalize cool‑season pastures. Frost seeding uses natural freeze–thaw cycles to work seed into the soil, boosting spring growth without heavy equipment. With the right timing, grazing strategy, and species selection, producers can quickly strengthen stands and improve forage performance. Read more

Selecting the Right Alfalfa Variety
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

2026 Forage Seed Supply Outlook
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

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

DLF Seed Camp, A Willamette Valley Tradition
8/7/2023

DLF Seed Camp, A Willamette Valley Tradition

DLF welcomed turf seed distributors, scientists and end users to its biennial Seed Camp event in the Willamette Valley on June 20-21 and then held a special encore event the following evening for employees and their families. Read more