Mac Ehrhardt, Chairman
Brett Bell, President and CEO

A farmer in Wisconsin recently told us, “It’s the third time I’ve planted that field, and when I got done planting it rained five inches that night. I’ve planted it twice to corn and this last time to sorghum sudan.” Challenging. In a word, that has been farming in 2024. Most of you have been coping with excessive rainfall and tough farming conditions, some of you have been dealing with drowned out areas, and a few of you have been dealing with significant flooding events. All farmers are looking at lower commodity prices and a tough farming environment.

After a century in the seed business, there is one thing we are confident about: farmers will rise to meet these challenges. Your resiliency is an inspiration to us, and at Viking and Albert Lea Seed we are working hard to improve our seed and services to support you in these challenging times. Here are some highlights:

Performance.

In 2023, Viking corn hybrids produced 40+ Top Ten finishes in FIRST and University trails across the country. Viking soybeans produced 50+ top 5 finishes – with another 20+ in the top 10. We see it in our extensive research trials, in FIRST trials, and on farms. When it comes to yield and profit per acre, we will go toe-to-toe with any seed brand.

Value.

We are offering a 0% financing option (combined with an early-pay discount) on Viking Seed for 2025 to help you manage your cash flow. Or, if you have your own financing, we are offering a 14% Early Pay discount for the first time.

Non-GMO Guarantee.

If you are raising corn and soybeans for a non-GMO premium, we offer Viking Pure and UltraPure seed on certain hybrids and all soybeans so that you can be confident that the seed you are planting is at least 99% free of GM presence. If you are looking for non-GMO markets, please give us a call. The premiums offered right now are very good, and we can help point you toward a reliable buyer.

RiseUp + BioGuard Seed Treatment.

If you are looking for seed corn that works with your soil biology (instead of against it), or if you need seed corn that is not treated with insecticides, we are launching a new custom-treatment option.

Family owned and operated.

Most seed companies claim to give you performance, value, and innovation. But many of those companies are owned by corporations in China, Germany, or San Carlos, California. After 100 years we are still family-owned and operated. We live and work in the communities we serve, from Beemer, Nebraska to Milford, Indiana. We are committed to the health of the communities in which we live, and to the success of our customers.

Thank you for your business!