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.
Harvesting Alfalfa, Harvesting Data
As a Plant Breeder, one of the biggest “crops” that I harvest is data. From May until September, the primary data point that I am collecting is yield. Our alfalfa …
The Power of Being an Independent Seed Company
Legacy Seeds takes time to understand your farm’s needs and takes a local approach when bringing the best solutions to address the needs of ur farmer customers. Watch this newly …
Late-Summer Seeding Alfalfa
Late-Summer Seeding Alfalfa: A Viable Practice While many producers prefer spring seeded alfalfa, certain soil types or excessive spring rainfall may cause Midwestern producers to postpone spring planting alfalfa. Instead …
Upcoming Alfalfa Varieties Will Further Increase Farmer Profitability
Every alfalfa seed placed in a Legacy Seed bag is designed to achieve one goal: increase farmer profitability. And research on the newest varieties our alfalfa breeding team has in …
Your Herd’s Number One Choice: Ration Choice®
At Legacy Seeds we believe in offering choices to corn silage producers to meet the needs of their dairy or livestock operation. To celebrate Dairy Month, we wanted to highlight …
Dairy Month Feature: Ron Brooks of Brooks Farms
Some of the wonderful folks at Farm Journal caught up with Ron Brooks of Brooks Farms, one of our long-time Legacy Seeds growers, to chat with him about his approach …
Adding Grasses to Alfalfa – Enhancing Carbon Capture and Other Benefits
Agriculture can be a source of greenhouse gas release and be a biological system that removes carbon from the atmosphere. Sources of emission include fertilizer production and use, fuel use, …
Planting Date Vs Yield Potential
Throughout the Midwest, this spring has been mired with adverse weather conditions. As of Monday 5/23/22, progress reports in Iowa place the expected corn crop at 86% complete and soybeans …
NCGA Corn Yield Contest
Each year the National Corn Gowers Association (NCGA) has held yield contests for various states and tillage classes (See contest rules). Legacy Seeds is a proud supporter of the NCGA …
Listen to an Interview with Mike Velde on Roots & Ruminants
Growing with the Alfalfa Industry One Cut at a Time, is an episode that features one of our Alfalfa experts, Mike Velde. Mike shares invaluable wisdom, from the best pollinator …
