Hoegemeyer Hybrids was started in 1937 by H. Chris Hoegemeyer and his son, Leonard C. Hoegemeyer, when the science of producing hybrid seed was just dawning. While a student at the University of Nebraska, Leonard learned of the potential and techniques of corn hybridization, so he brought home two inbred lines for his father to try. From that small beginning, Leonard's interest was piqued, and he went on to earn a Master's degree and work toward his Ph.D. in plant breeding. He dedicated his life to the business to find rugged, stress-tolerant hybrids and to provide quality seed to farmers. That legacy was continued and enhanced when Leonard's son, Tom Hoegemeyer, also studied plant breeding, earned his Ph.D., and joined the company in 1974. Tom's reputation as one of the most innovative and well-respected plant breeders in the seed industry today makes Hoegemeyer Hybrids a major player in the Western Cornbelt.

Company Vision

"To be the supplier of seed that farmers rely on most in the Western Corn Belt."

Company Mission
To achieve our vision, we must dedicate ourselves to:

"Customer Satisfaction"
We will listen to and be responsive to our customer's needs and wants. We will provide customers with the best information available, and in a form that is most useful to them. Ultimately, our success will depend upon our ability to ensure the long-term success of our customers.

"Quality"
We will produce world-class seed of the best varieties we can identify. Decisions will be made with performance and seed quality as key goals. Excellent service, reliable information and courteous
treatment of customers are as much a part of what we sell as seed.

"Value"
We will price our products fairly to provide our customers with excellent value while allowing the company a reasonable return on investment.

Core Values

"Family"
We are a family company. Our families are important to us. We will treat our fellow employees as our own family, helping and making allowances for each other. We will attempt to blend our diversity of talent, interests and abilities into a flexible and innovative unit. We will treat our customers as part of our family.

"Integrity"
We will do things right and do the right things. We will use fair, honest and ethical business practices.

"Continuous Improvement"
We will not accept half-hearted attempts. We will combine smart thinking with hard work to eliminate wasted time, effort and resources. We are committed to continuous change and improvement, believing it is the best path to job security and satisfaction.

"People"
People are our most important resource. We will attempt to make Hoegemeyer a safe and satisfying place to work. We are committed to reinvestment in products, equipment and people.