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GDUs Ahead of the Norm

Published August 21, 2026

Warm weather continues to push crop development across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Peterson lead agronomist Rick Swenson says most locations gained about 30 more growing degree units than normal over the past week. Weekly GDU totals ranged from…
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Peterson, HCI Partner to Expand Specialty Crop Opportunities

Published August 12, 2026

Peterson is expanding specialty crop opportunities across the Upper Midwest through a new partnership with HC International. Peterson President Carl Peterson says the agreement will connect seed development with growing demand for identity-preserved, organic, non-GM and other specialty crops. “We’re…
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Peterson-HC International Partnership

Published August 11, 2026

The North Dakota-based seed company, Peterson, has announced a new partnership with HC International. HC International is a grain trading company that focuses on identity-preserved and organic products. With this partnership, the two companies are aligning production with the needs…
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Optimism Builds

Published May 8, 2026

Peterson Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson remains optimistic for the season ahead.  “There’s a lot of beans in the ground, a lot of corn in the ground already, sugarbeets even up already.” Weed pressure is building. “The ragweeds are popping up,…
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New Branding

Published April 28, 2026

Peterson Farms Seed is transitioning its identity to simply Peterson. General Manager Scott Sanders says this change reflects the company’s more comprehensive approach. Peterson customers should not experience any change. "This is something that Carl and Julie started 30 years…
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Peterson Welcomes New Regional Agronomist

Published April 22, 2026

Peterson has added Chris Fedje as a regional agronomist in central North Dakota. Fedje is based in Rugby and has a dozen years of agronomy experience. His background includes eight years of corn and soybean research in the region, followed…
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Emerging Prairie Adds Peterson to Staff

Published March 23, 2021

Fargo-based Emerging Prairie has added Dana Peterson as Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Peterson will implement and oversee the strategic vision for the company. Peterson was previously with USDA in Rural Development and at the Farm Service Agency.
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