Golden Harvest and GHX are offering new corn hybrids specifically gred for those northern farmers who take pride in their ability to produce corn in a challenging environment every year.

Each of the individual Hybrids Built for the North product is named for apex predators adapted for success there:

· Hybrid G00A97-AA – The Hawk: Like a Hawk, G00A97-AA Brand is agile and able to thrive in diverse conditions. It precisely zeroes in on its prey at the right moment, with the right seeding rate.
· Hybrid G01U74-AA – The Grizzly: A force of nature, G01U74-AA Brand embodies raw power and unwavering strength. Like a Grizzly bear, it adapts to any environment and stands strong all season long.
· Hybrid G03U08-D – The Wolf: Leading the pack, The Wolf is fiercely protective and resilient. Like the northern predator, G03U08-D Brand thrives in tough terrains and challenges, delivering powerful results.

According to Rex Gray, Golden Harvest and GHX corn product manager, “To thrive in the North, a farmer needs products built specifically for their environment, with unique characteristics that provide a competitive edge. Our Hybrids Built for the North are strong, fierce and up to the challenge.”

In an interview at Farm Progress Show this year, Gray talked about the 14 new Golden Harvest corn hybrids for 2025. “So when you have these new varieties, hybrids plus others that are already established, this is just giving your customers a whole lot more options for their specific farm or geography,” said Gray. “Everybody wants more yield, but … it’s really about that consistent yield and harvestable yield. Because what’s in their grain tank at the end of the day is what pays the bills. So each year we continue to bring out new hybrids to meet those needs, but also make sure that we’re continuing to advance a portfolio from a disease or agonomic standpoint as well.”

The Hybrids Built for the North branding effort focuses specifically on farmers in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan with products to meet their challenges best and have the potential for higher yields.