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 […]
December 6, 2018
We have all heard the advertising from other companies. The ones claiming Company A’s Roudup Ready 2 Xtend varieties out-yield competitors by 5.6 bushels or company […]
February 2, 2018
“Well, there is always next year,” is a phrase that can be attributed to the ‘Corn Whisperer’, Mike Larson, in reference to his 2017 attempt at […]