Legend in the Field

Legend in the Field

by Legend Seeds

Earth Sciences Natural Sciences

Season 2

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.

Legend Seeds Agronomy Team: Planting Updates!

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by our agronomists for a quick planting update from across the region. We’re talking field conditions, planting progress, early-season challenges, and what growers should be keeping an eye on as the season gets rolling. Tune in for timely insights straight from the field.

NPhysis on Alfalfa & Grass Hay: Jake Andrle

Planting season is underway across the Midwest and beyond, with first cuttings of alfalfa and grass hay just around the corner. Jake Andrle returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion on YieldMaster Solutions’ NPhysis product, exploring how it can support performance and productivity in your alfalfa and grass hay acres—both this season and in the years ahead. Note: Due to a busy season for our team, this episode was recorded on the road. We appreciate your understanding as we brought you the best sound quality possible under the circumstances.

Planting Depth & Variable Rate Planting: Tyler Price

Fresh off Easter break, we’re kicking off planting season with a deep dive into planter prep, dialing in the right planting depth (and why it matters), and breaking down variable rate planting. Plus, practical, in-field advice from Tyler Price, Legend Agronomist in South Dakota, to help you maximize emergence, efficiency, and yield right from the start.

Nutriphi Manure Management: Jake Andrle

In this episode, I’m joined once again by Lead Agronomist Jake Andrle to talk about NutriPhi and how it helps livestock and crop producers get more value from their nutrients. From improving manure quality and reducing odors in barns and lagoons to accelerating crop residue breakdown in the field, NutriPhi helps make nutrient cycling more efficient from the barn to the soil. Tune in as we break down where it fits and the benefits producers are seeing.

Steven Resler & Tyler Price: Alfalfa Products

In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Resler & Tyler Price as we break down the Alfalfa Products offered by Legend Seeds and how they can fit into different operations, soil types, and environments. And of course, as any highly skilled and seasoned agronomist will tell you… the answer to most product and placement questions is, “Well… it depends.”

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