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January 7, 2025

Published by Peterson Farms Seed on January 7, 2025

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Scott Sanders Featured in ‘Seed World,’ Named President of Independent Professional Seed Association

Scott Sanders, General Manager of Peterson Farms Seed, was named president of the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) at the organization’s annual conference this week. IPSA […]

November 19, 2024

Published by Peterson Farms Seed on November 19, 2024

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Peterson Farms Seed Announces 2024 Christmas Card Contest Winners

This year, we held a contest to design our company Christmas card. We invited creative artwork submissions from the community that captured the beauty of Christmas […]

November 15, 2024

Published by Peterson Farms Seed on November 15, 2024

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Harvest Bowl Recognizes Our Region’s Ag Leaders

At Peterson Farms Seed, agriculture isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. This year, we’re thrilled to once again take part in the Harvest Bowl […]

October 14, 2024

Published by Peterson Farms Seed on October 14, 2024

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Peterson Farms Seed Invites Artist Submissions for Christmas Card Contest

Do you know a sprouting artist ready to make their mark? Peterson Farms Seed is holding a contest for the design of our 2024 Christmas card. […]

September 26, 2024

Published by Peterson Farms Seed on September 26, 2024

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‘Corn King’ Reflects on Amazing Career in Seed, Ag

You’ve heard of the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon—a parlor game where players challenge each other to choose an actor and then connect them to another […]

August 16, 2024

Published by Kelsey Pellman on August 16, 2024

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Agronomy

Looking for an Extra $3 Per Bushel? Consider IP Beans in 2025

Specialty crops like IP beans and high-protein field peas command this kind of premium. Maybe it could be a fit for your farm. Check out which […]

August 1, 2024

Published by Rick Swenson on August 1, 2024

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Agronomy

When Will Your Corn Be Ready to Harvest? Use Our GDU Tool to Find Out!

For the past 17 years I’ve run custom GDU reports for our region and it has changed the way I gauge how a year is going. It also provides a good record to help […]

July 21, 2024

Published by Rick Swenson on July 21, 2024

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Field Days 2024: Coming to a Field Near You!

Our mission at Peterson Farms Seed is to help you raise more bushels. Part of that means providing valuable and local agronomic education throughout our […]

July 12, 2024

Published by Rick Swenson on July 12, 2024

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Agronomy

How to Fill Your Seed Bank with Waterhemp in Only 20 Days!

One huge problem, often left unnoticed in the hustle of fall, is weeds going to seed in wheat stubble and unworked soybeans. The rapid spread of […]

June 20, 2024

Published by Rick Swenson on June 20, 2024

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Agronomy

Summer Solstice is When GDU Accumulation Ramps Up

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. While many of us celebrate it as the first day of summer, it has even greater […]

May 24, 2024

Published by Peterson Farms Seed on May 24, 2024

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Peterson Community

On Memorial Day, We Remember and Give Thanks

As we observe Memorial Day this year, let us honor the memory of our fallen heroes by continuing to uphold the values of integrity, dedication and […]

May 15, 2024

Published by Dennis Schultze on May 15, 2024

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It’s All About the Numbers. Trash or Treasure?

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 […]