# Steven Resler - Roots of a Hybrid: How Corn Gets Selected for Legend Seeds

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Podcast: [Legend in the Field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legend-in-the-field-7390713)
Published: 2026-07-13T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/legend-in-the-field/2972841
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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.

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