Alfalfa: A Regenerative Powerhouse for Modern Agriculture

In the vast landscape of modern agriculture, alfalfa stands out not just as a valuable forage crop but also as a beacon of sustainability. The prolonged soil coverage offered by …
In the vast landscape of modern agriculture, alfalfa stands out not just as a valuable forage crop but also as a beacon of sustainability. The prolonged soil coverage offered by …
In the bustling heartland of Wisconsin, where cows might just outnumber people, stands Legacy Seeds – a veritable superhero in the seed world. Donning their metaphorical capes, we had the …
Most corn grain hybrids are bred for exactly that: corn grain. So if you’re growing corn for silage, why plant a hybrid that was only optimized for one part of …
Diversity in dairy ration is essential for optimizing the nutrition, health, and productivity of dairy herds. Different feed components provide varying nutrient profiles that can be tailored to meet the …
The vital role of pollinators, particularly the alfalfa leafcutting bee, cannot be overstated in the context of alfalfa seed production. The Pollination Process When a new experimental alfalfa variety is …
For the last few weeks, the lack of rainfall throughout the Midwest has been the number one topic in agriculture. Variable rains are leaving areas with enough moisture to keep …
In the greenhouse Every winter we tinker away in the greenhouses, testing our newest experimental alfalfa varieties against all the major alfalfa diseases (see “Winter in the Greenhouse” for more). …
Focused Breeding Program At Legacy Seeds, we pride ourselves on breeding alfalfa with 3 key pillars – yield, quality, and persistence. Persistence is a large part of our program because …
As we look ahead to warmer weather, there are a few things we can do to prepare: Planter Maintenance Now is the time to inspect the whole planter. Do any …
As we come into March, many of us who farm are looking at an increasingly bearish market on corn and soy futures. Inputs that were very high (when many of …