Stay informed and inspired with the latest updates, industry trends, and thought-provoking insights from the DLF team.
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
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At our Lindsay, Ontario site, employees have turned a simple idea into a thriving initiative that embodies our company’s strategy of Connecting to Grow. What started as six raised garden beds has blossomed into a source of fresh produce, shared experiences, and meaningful community impact. Read more
We are pleased to announce that Matt Fanta will be joining DLF as Executive Vice President for North America, effective October 21, 2025. Read more
After a difficult growing season, it's important to make sure you are prepared to have enough forage supply to not only last the winter but also to ensure your forage stands are going to last for years to come. Read more
DLF has just launched a new corporate purpose and a new group strategy. Both initiatives mark an important step in DLF's development as a global seed company and emphasize increased interaction with the outside world, customer focus, corporate culture, operational optimization, and the development of employees and the organization. Read more
DLF’s North American business unit is excited to announce the establishment of dedicated Product Knowledge Centers in Philomath, Oregon, and Port Hope, Ontario effective July 1, 2025. These centers will enhance DLF’s product education, field trials, and technical support capabilities, ensuring stronger collaboration between product management, marketing, and sales. This allows the company to better serve its customers while maintaining a strong presence in key regions. Read more
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DLF's new seed enhancement and operations facility in Albany, Oregon is featured in this month's issue of Seed World! The article highlights how DLF is setting the bar for innovation and operational excellence in the seed industry. Read more
On November 11, 2024, the Turfgrass Breeders Association presented Dr. Leah Brilman with the Spirit Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and lifelong dedication to the turfgrass industry. Read more
Søren Halbye, CEO, presented our 2023/24 Annual Report during DLF's General Meeting in Nyborg, Denmark. Read more
DLF officially retired the Mapleseed® and Turfline® product brands and unveiled four new brands for the Canadian market: Forage First® by DLF (forage seed), Earth Carpet® by DLF (turf seed), Soil First® by DLF (cover crop seed) and Deer Creek Seed™ by DLF (wildlife seed). Read more
This week, the PGA Tour makes its long-awaited return to Utah for the Black Desert Championship, a new addition to the Tour’s FedEx Cup Fall series. This landmark event marks the first time a PGA Tour competition will be held in the Beehive State since the Utah Open Invitational in 1963. The championship is part of a four-year partnership with Black Desert Resort and is set against the stunning backdrop of Ivins, just 40 miles from Zion National Park. Read more
DLF Canada made a significant impact at this year’s Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, marking its presence with a new, larger plot area inside the main gates. The prime location, directly across from the main parking areas, drew substantial attention and foot traffic, creating an engaging atmosphere throughout the three-day event. Read more
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DLF's new seed enhancement facility in Albany, Oregon is featured in the current issue of Seed Today! As Neil Douglas, EVP of North America, explains, "This is more than a new building - it's a step toward shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for our industry." Read more
The PGA Tour heads to Fort Worth, Texas this week for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club, the longest-running Tour event at the same venue. Colonial will unveil its impressive $20 million course restoration that includes new state-of-the-art greens seeded with OO7XL Creeping Bentgrass, the most genetically advanced bentgrass variety available today. It's a fitting tribute to the vision of Colonial's founder who pioneered bentgrass greens in North Texas ninety years ago. Read more
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will host a high-profile soccer match on DLF turf on April 13th at 7:30 p.m. Central, as Sporting KC hosts Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami CF. Read more
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For the next two weeks, the PGA TOUR will be playing on turf supplied by DLF. Both tournaments will be aired on NBC and the Golf Channel. Read more
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DLF's impossibly green grass is in the spotlight again this week as the best professional golfers in the world compete for The Player's Championship at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Read more
Joe Kelich, a Regional Sales Manager at DLF, was recognized for his many years of land conservation by the Tipton County Soil & Water Conservation District during their annual business meeting on February 12, 2024. Read more
For the second year in a row, DLF creeping bentgrasses (a.k.a. Super Bents™) were planted on Golf Digest's #1 and #2 Best New Public Courses, in addition to the #2 Best New Private Course. Read more
The WM Phoenix Open is a professional golf tournament that's held at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, a golf course specifically designed for professional golfers and large crowds. The tournament coincides with Super Bowl weekend each year and is uniquely tailored to the fans, which makes the atmosphere feel more like a music festival than a traditional golf event. Read more
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix attracted nearly 11,000 attendees, the highest total since 2008. The trade show floor sold out both days and the DLF team enjoyed record attendance at our annual distributor reception and bentgrass advisory board meeting before the trade show. In addition, and more than 300 golf course superintendents attended a seminar showcasing DLF’s cooperative turfgrass research program at TPC Scottsdale. Read more
The American Forage & Grassland Council (AFGC) bestowed its highest honor, The Medallion Award, upon Derek Woodfield during their 2024 Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama, on January 9th, 2024. Read more
Matt Duncan, Professional Turf Account Manager, shared his professional insight in last month's issue of Seed World magazine. It's a fantastic article that covers the artificial vs. real turf debate and highlights the key attributes of sports turf varieties. Read more
DLF recently held a ceremonial ribbon cutting and an appreciation barbecue for local seed growers at DLF’s new state-of-the-art seed enhancement and operations facility in Albany, Oregon. Read more
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 recently held its inaugural Canadian Seed Camp event at its new research station in Port Hope, Ontario on August 22-23, 2023. Read more
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
The current edition of Seed Today magazine has an in-depth feature about the DLF Research Station in Bangor, Wisconsin. This is a must-read for anyone curious about DLF research in North America. Read more
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The Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf (A-LIST) announced the addition of creeping bentgrass to its list of approved turfgrass species and included three of DLF’s Super Bents™ varieties: 007XL, 777 (Triple Seven) and Macdonald. Read more
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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