Legend in the Field

Legend in the Field

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Dan Olson - Soybean Diseases: SDS and More!
This episode takes a closer look at soybean diseases and what growers should be watching for as we move through the season. Dan Olson joins us to discuss the diseases showing up in fields, with a special focus on Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), including what conditions contribute to pressure, how to identify it, and management considerations. We’ll also cover other common soybean diseases and what growers can do now to protect yield and set themselves up for future seasons.
Jake Andrle - Silage Harvest Timing & Storage: When it is Time to Chop?
Silage harvest timing can make a big difference in storage, fermentation and feed quality. In this episode, Jake Andrle breaks down what growers should be watching for as harvest approaches. From plant maturity and moisture levels to measuring moisture accurately and making the call when weather doesn’t cooperate. We’ll cover the risks of chopping too early or too late and how to hit the right harvest window for quality silage.
Mitch Bass - Know the Signs: Corn Leaf Diseases
Corn leaf diseases can have a major impact on yield, and this season, growers are keeping a close eye on diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and northern corn leaf blight. In this episode, we sit down with agronomist Mitch Bass to discuss the leaf diseases showing up in fields, why tar spot has become such a significant concern, and what sets it apart from other common corn diseases. Mitch shares how to identify the early signs of these diseases, the weather and field conditions that favor their development, and practical management strategies growers can use to minimize their impact. We also look ahead at what can still be done this season to help protect yield potential and prepare for future disease pressure.
Jake Andrle & Steven Resler: Fall Seeding Alfalfa
Fall seeding season is right around the corner, and getting a new alfalfa stand off to a strong start begins long before the seed goes in the ground. In this episode of Legend in the Field, we discuss what it takes to establish a successful fall-seeded alfalfa crop—from seedbed preparation and seeding rates to timing, fertility, and the management decisions that can make or break a stand before winter. Whether you're planting your first alfalfa field or looking to improve your establishment success, this conversation is packed with practical tips you can use this fall.
The Year Starts Here: Field to Future Kickoff Special
In this special edition of Legend in the Field, we're taking you behind the scenes at our annual Staff & Dealer Kickoff event. Host Shelby Landmark sits down in Welch, MN with CEO Tim Bratland, Regional Sales Managers Kelsey Hansen and Steve Nielsen, and North Dakota dealer Cody Miller, who is celebrating 10 years with Legend Seeds. Tune in for conversations on leadership, dealer success, and the people and partnerships that make the Legend Seeds family strong.
Mitch Bass - Making the Call: Fungicide Application
As corn moves into the tasseling stage, many growers are asking the same question: Is a fungicide application the right move this season? Mitch Bass, LSA from Wisconsin, joins the podcast to share what he's seeing in the field, the diseases and conditions he's monitoring, and the key factors growers should consider before making a fungicide decision. Whether disease pressure is high or conditions are changing quickly, this conversation offers practical, timely insights to help protect yield potential and maximize return on investment.
Steven Resler - Roots of a Hybrid: How Corn Gets Selected for Legend Seeds
What does it take for a corn hybrid to earn a spot in a seed lineup? In this episode of The Roots of a Hybrid: How Corn Gets Selected, Legend Seeds Product Manager Steven Resler joins the podcast to pull back the curtain on the corn selection process. From industry-wide testing and evaluation to how Legend Seeds builds its curated lineup, Steven shares what goes into identifying products that deliver value and consistency for growers. Tune in for an inside look at the journey from trial plot to seed bag.
Tyler Price - Scouting Season: What Matters Most Right Now
South Dakota Agronomist Tyler Price joins the podcast to discuss what agronomists are seeing in corn and soybean fields as the growing season progresses. From crop health and nutrient needs to disease and insect pressure, Tyler shares what growers should be scouting for and how timely field observations can help protect yield potential.
Legend Seeds Agronomy Team - Planting Season Update June 8th
We're already on Episode 11 of Season 2, and the Legend Seeds Agronomy Team is back on the podcast to provide a planting season update from across our footprint. For most growers, planting is now in the rearview mirror, and the focus shifts to the growing season ahead. A time of waiting, watching, and hoping for the right conditions. This spring brought its share of challenges, from unseasonably warm temperatures early on to cool overnight lows that slowed field activity and kept planters parked longer than many would have liked. Tune in to this week's episode as our agronomy team shares observations from their regions, discusses crop conditions, and offers insight into what they're seeing across the countryside.
Chris Graf & Tom Tregunno: N-Physis on All Row Crops
This week we’re talking all things N-Physis and biological nitrogen management across row crops with YMS Sales & Business Manager Chris Graf and Azotic Technologies Strategic Development Director Tom Tregunno, discussing how this technology works, where they’re seeing success in the field, and what growers should know heading into the next growing season.
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