Albert Lea Seed House, owner of Viking Corn & Soybeans and a supplier of organic field seed, has bought Blue River Organic Seed, an organic seed corn brand, from the Farmers Business Network.
Blue River’s product line includes organic corn, silage, soybean, alfalfa, forages and sorghum.
“We firmly believe that integrating the Viking & Blue River Organic seed brands will benefit organic farmers,” said Albert Lea Seed’s president Mac Ehrhardt. “The combined company will provide the best selection of organic-specific genetics, delivered by a farmer-focused team that specializes in organic agriculture and from a family-owned company that is committed to the long-term growth and success of organic agriculture.”