About Us
Our Story
The mentality of "maximum yield is all that matters" has gotten many farmers into financial trouble.
Hailing from the heart of corn country in Omaha, Nebraska, Hybrid85 is an independent seed company on a mission to help farmers maximize their profitability. Its founders — crop consultant and regenerative ag specialist Nate Belcher, and software developer Mike Ackerman — saw Big Ag's profits soaring while family farmers were often struggling to simply keep their operation alive. Meanwhile, the traits promised by the $250+ bags of corn were working decreasingly effective.
Belcher and Ackerman wondered "how much of that cost could we cut by removing things that don't directly contribute to in-field performance?" So they leaned on their ag experience and relationships to build three online platforms that were more beneficial to farmers than shareholders, while encouraging sustainable, regenerative farming practices.
Hybrid85.com sells high-quality, non-GMO seed corn online and over the phone at a fraction of the usual price to farmers in 48 states and growing. Sister company CoverCropExchange.com directly connects buyers and sellers of cover crop seed, while Override Ag offers single-trait GT corn for those seeking conventional glyphosate tolerance.
"Our goal is to help farmers be as profitable as possible," says Belcher. "Sometimes this means pushing yield, and other times it's all about becoming extremely efficient in your operation."
"It's time we redefine what 'good farming practices' actually mean."
Company Statistics
Why farmers trust hybrid85
Corn Country Roots
We bag and ship out of warehouses in Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana. Our headquarters is in Omaha, Nebraska.
25+ Years of Breeding Experience
Our corn breeder brings over 25 years of corn breeding expertise to develop varieties that perform in real farm conditions.
Proven Track Record
8 years of helping farmers succeed with thousands of satisfied customers across 48 states. See their results.
Farm Show Presence
Meet us face to face at farm shows across the country. We recently exhibited at the Colorado Farm Show and at 10 events throughout our market region.
Transparent Results
Real yield data from real farmers. View our interactive yield database with filterable results by state and year.
Quality Guarantees
Every bag is germination tested and meets standards for warm and cold germination rates. High-purity seed lab results are available per seed lot, and Non-GMO affidavits upon request, for an additional fee.
Meet our team
Mike Ackerman
Co-Founder & Software Developer
Brings technology expertise to agriculture to make farming more efficient and profitable through innovative online platforms.
Nate Belcher
Co-Founder & Crop Consultant
Regenerative agriculture specialist with deep field experience helping farmers optimize profitability.
Andrew Esser
Sales
Helping farmers find the right seed solutions for their operation and connecting them with quality conventional corn hybrids and biological seed treatments.
Aubrey Hodges
Sales
Aubrey loved Hybrid85 so much as a farmer that he decided to join our sales team in 2025. He works directly with farmers to understand their needs and match them with the best seed varieties for their growing conditions.
Miguel Figueredo
Software Developer
Building and maintaining the technology platforms that make it easy for farmers to order and manage their seed orders.
What farmers are saying
"The best corn silage crop I've ever raised. Even my insurance adjuster said it was the best silage he has looked at in the area."
"Being in dairy it seems that the margins get tighter every year. Hybrid85 gives us an advantage in feed costs and provides quality feed. It lets us keep more profit in our pocket."
"Hybrid85 does the job it says it will. I tried a few bags in 2020, and now it's all I'm planting for 2021. I don't know a better testament than that."
Ready to grow with us?
Get In Touch
Have questions? Want to discuss your particular needs or field conditions? We're here to help.
Why Choose Hybrid85
- • Buy directly from us or from one of our dealers across the continental US
- • Proven results from hundreds of corn farms in 48 states
- • Available with or without seed treatment
- • Quality conventional seed corn starting at $85/bag
customized for your growing region and climate
