Legend in the Field

Jake Andrle joins us again on Legend in the Field as we take a closer look at how a few of our YMS products are performing in this year's testing plots. We're digging into the results we've seen so far, what we're learning in the field, and how these insights can help YOU make informed decisions for your operation.

Harvest is in full swing across the Legend Seeds footprint, and our agronomy team is back with another update from the field! From North Dakota down to Nebraska and over to Wisconsin, combines are rolling, soybeans are coming off, and growers are starting to poke around in cornfields. Tune in as our agronomists share what they're seeing across their regions, how harvest is progressing, and what tr...

Well, if Steven Resler’s musical debut doesn't give it away… harvest season is here! With combines starting to roll and conditions looking a little different everywhere you go, our agronomy team is back to give us the latest from across the Legend Seeds footprint. Let’s check in on what they’re seeing in the fields, what’s coming out of the combine, and what growers should be watching as harvest g...

As harvest approaches, stalk quality can change quickly, making lodging a major concern in some corn fields. In this episode, Jake Andrle breaks down what we’re seeing this season, how to scout for stalk integrity, and how lodging risk should impact harvest priority. We’ll also discuss hybrid differences and management considerations growers can take into next season to help build stronger, more r...

In this episode, Jake Andrle joins us to share a silage harvest update from the field and break down how we evaluate hybrids, biological products, and other management practices throughout the season. Jake walks us through the silage testing process, what we’ve seen so far at harvest, how the data is collected and used, and where dealers and growers can access those results to help guide future pr...

A short and sweet update from our Legend Sales Agronomists, who are busy putting boots on the ground in the field! Mitch Bass, Chase Schutt, Dan Olson, and Tyler Price join me for this episode to highlight some of the corn and soybean products excelling in their areas, along with a quick update on how crops are performing across the board.

In this episode of Legend in the Field , we take a closer look at TS601 from YieldMaster Solutions and what we’ve learned since its introduction. Jake Andrle and Chris Graf discuss field performance, agronomic expectations, testing results, and where TS601 fits within a broader disease management program. Most importantly, they explore what real-world plots are telling us about the product and who...

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 g...

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 har...

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 shar...

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 w...

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...

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...

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 del...

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.

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 w...

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.

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.

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 o...

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.

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 do...

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.”

In this episode, Jake Andrle explains what Proof of Concept Trials are and how YieldMaster Solutions tests new products in real-world field conditions. He also shares how we decide which innovations are worth bringing into our lineup based on performance, value, and results growers can trust.

Grab your notepads and pens! Jake Andrle, Lead Agronomist, and Steven Resler, Product Manager, join the podcast to break down six “Workhorse Hybrids” from the current Legend Seeds lineup, reliable performers built to deliver consistency and results in the field.

In this episode, we sit down with Chase Schutt, Legend Sales Agronomist from North Dakota, as he breaks down the causes, symptoms, and management of Anthracnose and Crown Rot in corn. Whether you’re a grower, dealer, or just curious about crop health, Chase shares practical insights to help identify these corn pressures and protect your field - and yield!