We combined the best of the Viking and Blue River organic seed to bring you the new, stronger Blue River lineup. We believe it's the single strongest lineup of corn hybrids in the nation. Together with your local Blue River dealer, the team at Albert Lea Seed is committed to the success of organic farmers. Our organic seed corn is screened, trialed, tested, and specifically adapted to the unique challenges of organic farming.

We also know how important the absence of GMOs is to organic farmers and consumers. We were the first company in the U.S. to offer a purity guarantee on corn. Blue River organic corn comes in three different levels of purity: UltraPure (99.9% GMO-Free), Pure (99.0% GMO-Free), and Select (98.0% GMO-Free). If it doesn’t meet one of these three standards, we won’t sell it as organic seed.

Our germplasm is sourced from large and small breeding programs and we run our own replicated testing program to compare all these hybrid corn seeds. We are looking for the highest yield (and the best tonnage/quality for silage), but we are also screening hybrids for emergence, ear flex, drydown, stalk and root strength, disease resistance, drought tolerance, and population tolerance.

We believe that organic farmers are best served by a qualified dealer who understands the local growing conditions and the regional challenges, markets, and network. You can find a dealer near you using our dealer finder or call 800.370.7979.

RiseUp Seed Treatment

All Blue River Organic and Viking Non-GMO corn for organic farmers will be coated with RiseUp, our label for organic-compliant seed treatments that promote strong emergence, early vigor, and robust development that leads to highly productive plants. More information about each of these coatings can be found on our website. 

For the 2026 planting season, the following treatments could be on your RiseUp-treated corn. Most hybrids will be coated with two or three of these products. The information about which products are on your seed corn will be on the back of each bag tag. It is not possible to specify which treatment will be on your seed in advance. All products used in the Rise Up base treatment are OMRI listed without restriction. OMRI Certificates for these products can be found on our website. 

LALRISE^® PRIME 

LALRISE^® PRIME contains spores of a carefully-selected strain of endomycorrhiza that are bio-encapsulated for on-seed survival. This mycorrhiza has consistently been shown to improve: stand establishment, nutrient & moisture uptake , drought tolerance, growth, and yield.  

LALRISE^® START SC

LALRISE^® START SC is developed from a plant-growth-promoting microbe (Bacillus velezensis). In trials, this product has consistently improved the early-season growth of seed and seedlings, and enhanced the growth, yield, and quality of grain and forage.  

Seedworx^TM Fortiflo Organic 

Seedworx™ Fortiflo Organic is an OMRI-listed seed coating engineered to keep more of your organic treatment package locked onto every seed. Its formulation creates a uniform and low-dust film that protects through handling, storage, and planting, all while maintaining smooth seed flow. 

SoilBiotics^® Seed Start 200

SoilBiotics^® Seed Start 200 is a humic acid seed treatment combined with a blend of living, breathing microorganisms. This humic acid has been shown to improve cold germination and seedling emergence. The microorganisms have an all-around positive effect on seedling growth rate, immunity to biotic and abiotic stress, and the development of the root system and its microbiome.   

Sabrex^TM Root Inoculant 

SabrEx^TM Root Inoculant is a proprietary blend of trichoderma and mycorrhizal fungi that aids in plant rooting, nutrient and water uptake. 

SoilBiotics^®1R 

SoilBiotics^® 1R is a humic acid product derived from mined Leonardite. It is formulated to improve nutrient uptake, provide better root development, and reduce plant stress.  

The combination of treatments cannot be ordered or specified in advance. It is dependent on the location and timing of the seed cleaning and treatment process.