Legend Seeds has been testing varieties for our region in the new Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ platform for three years. We’re moving forward with a very high yielding and agronomically sound lineup for 2017. Here’s a quick rundown on the placement recommendations for these varieties and an introduction to their agronomic characteristics:

LS 007X756N - Very strong variety for IDC.Excellent field tolerance for PRR and handles tough growing environments in the extreme northern parts of Northern MN and ND. Impressive in 15-inch row spacing with tremendous yield expression of such an early line.

LS 04X765N – Impressive agronomics in this line which is highlighted by Rps 3a, SCN and IDC.Excellent companion to many of the Roundup Ready 2 Yield® (RR2Y) lines in this maturity group.Similar plant stature to LS 03R22 and LS 04R560. Wide lateral branches, this will close the canopy.

LS 07X656N - Comparable IDC of the old benchmark IDC soybean variety LS 06R21 and the LS 06R665N.Similar agronomics with a SCN component for 2017.

LS 09X760N - Rps 3a and SCN allowing placement across a wide variety of acres in the Legend Seeds foot print. Moves west to east extremely well with great yield expression and consistency.

LS 09X606N – Moves into drought stress acres very well.A combination line that brings the yield expression of LS 09R23N when facing stress and the rock-solid agronomics of the former LS 08R22 line.

LS 10X756N – Performs best across northern SD, southern ND border into MN and east. A soybean that is built for variable soils across the acres that will hold its stature and performance.

LS 12X665N – Built for wider row spacing due to bushy plant stature.A very agronomically sound soybean line that will be tough to beat when defensive characteristics are needed.Loam soil types or heavier is where this variety calls “home”.

LS 13X765N – Brings stacked PRR, Rps 3a+1c, to the Xtend class. Making this line very attractive to parts of MN and WI.Also, expresses a very good IDC tolerance with a comparable historic yield performance like LS 14R22N.Moves south out of zone very well to compete with later group 1 soybean lines.

LS 17X765N - Follows LS 17R500N footprint within Legend Seeds but brings an impressive agronomic package for PRR, IDC and SCN. Moves west to east very well especially into MN, WI and parts of MI.

LS 20X746N – Brings a complete agronomic package with yield. Complete with Rps 3a, SDS, IDC and SCN and will yield like the old LS 20R20N.Make sure you have this one on your farm if you need a solid performer.

LS 21X705N - WOW! Flat out yield in this variety. Has already been making a name for itself in the Legend Seeds portfolio in SD and nearby states. Excellent companion line to all early group 2 RRs and Xtend lines.Complete agronomics for SDS, IDC and BSR. If you need a group 2 line this is a winner!

LS 23X632N - Rps 1c, Full Resistance to BSR, very strong SWM tolerance - strong in southern MN, SD, IA, WI, and MI. This is a “can go anywhere” soybean.

LS 26X742N -SCN, SDS, BSR and STS = Complete agronomics. If you need a stress soybean line here it is.Brought into the Legend Seeds portfolio for NE and western IA.

LS 28X665N – Needs to be kept south in zone and well adapted for NE southern IA and IL.Will handle irrigation acres well and moves across all soil types well.

For additional placement recommendations, plot performance results and additional assistance with this exciting lineup, contact your local Legend Seeds Dealer, Legend Seeds Account Manager, or Legend Seeds Sales Agronomist.