How to help your pasture transition out of winter for a productive spring. It’s that time of year—the sun is feeling warmer and the tips of daffodils and crocuses are beginning to pop up out of the soil. The hope of spring is in sight! Green is just a …
Whether to purchase coated or non-coated seed is a fair question that we answer often. The answer comes down to what kind of seed you are planting and the environment you are planting in, along with some other factors. Ultimately, seed coating helps i …
How important is a pedigree? A question we get from time-to-time at Missouri Southern Seeds is the difference between proprietary and common seeds, and whether the benefits really outweigh the costs. Well, it all depends on what you are looking for in …
It may not seem like it yet, but spring is right around the corner. And when the temps start to fluctuate, it’s time to take advantage of nature and frost-seed your clover. At this point of year, the freezing and thawing soil works the seedling into …
The ball has dropped, the new calendar is up and the holiday decorations have all been put away. It’s a new year, a fresh start with new opportunities. As you’re crafting your list of personal resolutions, now is a good time to reflect on how y …
While we all love hearing ol’ Frank croon, ‘Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!’ and seeing a blanket of crystal white on Christmas morning makes the holiday complete, by December 26, most of us prefer to see less of the cold white stuff. Before y …
As we head into the depths of winter, caring for your herd’s nutritional needs can be tricky. Just like us, when temperatures drop, animals use up more stored energy to keep warm in order to survive the elements. This translates to higher nutritional …
Many Missouri pastures took a bit of a beating this summer, especially in the southwestern portion of the state. The lack of moisture this year left most of the state running from abnormally dry to extreme drought levels. Fortunately, some heavy autu …
