News & Events
We’re always excited to share our latest developments, products and research, plus participate in educational and industry events. See the latest in Upper Midwest seed news below.
World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Open for entries The countdown for the World Dairy Expo is on. One of our favorite elements of the World Dairy Expo is the World Forage Analysis Superbowl. The World …
Alfalfa Seed Production and the Leafcutter Bee: A Pollination Partnership
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 …
Drought Stress on Corn Development
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 …
Building the Nurseries
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). …
Spring and Early Summer Forecast
Planalytics updated their forecast for spring planting and there was little change from the original forecast issued in February. La Nina has finally moved to ENSO cool neutral after three …
Persistence is A Key Attribute to Our Alfalfa Line-Up
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 …
Are you ready for Spring?
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 …
The Ration Choice® Program Isn’t Just Picking Tall Varieties…
When products are classified as Legacy Seeds Ration Choice® corn, they go through rigorous testing to ensure they will be a good fit for you and your operation. Whether you’re …
What is your soil missing?
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 …
New Director of Forage Research Focused on Future-Proofing Alfalfa for Reliable Persistence
In the 20-plus years of Legacy Seeds’ alfalfa breeding program, the focus has always been on high-quality, high-yielding and persistent alfalfa. As we shared last year, former research director Dave …
