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UW – Soybean Performance Results

By Legacy Seeds   |   January 19, 2023

University of Wisconsin Soybean Variety Performance Trials 2022

The Department of Agronomy College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison released their Soybean Variety Performance Trial results for 2022.  These trials are conducted each year with the producer’s needs in mind.   

Legacy Seeds believes in providing top performing genetics in all our soybean varieties no matter what the trait or non-trait platform. We vigorously test our varieties in our testing program to determine which varieties fit our market areas. Using multiple breeding programs, it allows us to select from elite genetics to meet our goals. Legacy Seeds soybean varieties range in maturity from 00.6 RM to 2.6 RM. Along with top performing genetics we protect them with “L-Coat Total” soybean seed treatment system. “L-Coat Total” soybean seed treatment system will save you time and money by protecting your seed by improving your stand count, early vigor and overall total performance.  

Loyal Brand Soybeans

  • Southern Region Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Trial
    Loyal Brand L2130E, maturity of 2.1, was a result leader yielding 90 bu/A in the 2022 3 – test average, where the trial mean was 84 bu/A.  This product has an excellent disease package that favors central and eastern environments, offers resistance to BSR plus strong protection in SWM areas.   
  • Central Region Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Trial
    Loyal Brand L1540E, L1740E, L2130E, L2150E and L2250E topped the charts in the. Offering strong yields of 75-77 bu/A in the 2022 3 – test average, where the trial mean was 73 bu/A. 
  • North Central Region Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Trial
    Loyal Brand L1540E, L1730E, L1740E showcased a 3 – test average yield up to 71 bu/A against a trial mean of 64 bu/A. 
  • North Region Glyphosate Tolerant Trial
    Loyal Brand L1230E served up 61 bu/A average on a 3 – test average against the trial mean of 58 bu/A. 

Legacy Seeds is pleased to be a distributor for Loyal Brand soybeans in the Midwest.  Loyal Brand soybeans consist of both LibertyLink®  GT27®  and Enlist E3® ranging from 0.1 to 2.5 relative maturities. Check out our full portfolio of Loyal Brand soybeans here. 

Legacy Seeds Glyphosate Tolerant Soybeans 

  • Central Region Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Trial
    Legacy Seeds had two top performers: LS154-22 at 75 bu/A and LS174-20 at 74 bu/A. These varieties exceeded the trial mean of 73 bu/A. 
  • North Central Region Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Trial
    Legacy Seeds LS174-20 had a 3 – test average yield of 67 bu/A outperforming the trial mean of 64 bu/A. 
  • Northern Region Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Trial
    Legacy Seeds LS124-21 3 – test average of 62 bu/A exceeded the trial mean of 58 bu/A. 

Legacy Seeds Conventional Soybeans

  • Southern Conventional Soybean Trial
    Legacy Seeds LS203-22C offered up 85 bu/A, that is 11 bu/A more than the trial mean of 74 bu/A. LS231-21C also performed well with 79 bu/A. 
  • North Central Conventional Soybean Trial
    All 4 Legacy Seeds entries outperformed the trial mean of 48 bu/A.  LS121-22C 53 bu/A, LS151-21C 50 bu/A, LS187-21C 52 bu/A and LS203-22C 56 bu/A. 

Check out the full Legacy Seeds soybean portfolio here 

The Wisconsin Soybean Extension Program goal is to increase the economic and environmental sustainability of Midwest soybean and small grain production. Check out their site 

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