When corn and soybean farmers think of protecting their soil from erosion and nutrient loss, cover crops are likely one of the first options that come to mind. But a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Is the Winter a Time to Rest for the Research Team? As a research team in Wisconsin, some of our busiest times are during the summer. This is when the …
It wasn’t easy building Legacy. Learn about the roots of our award-winning breeding program from our Alfalfa Research Director, Olivia Steinmetz. Watch the full episode here.
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