Minnesota seed law has specific labeling requirements for seed that is treated.
- Clear indication of treatment: The label must include a word or statement indicating the seed has been treated (e.g., "TREATED SEED").
- Identification of treatment substance: The label must list the commonly accepted, coined, chemical, or abbreviated generic chemical name of the substance applied to the seed.
- Warning Statement: If the treatment is harmful to humans or vertebrate animals, the label must include the statement: "Do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes."
- Poison Label (if applicable): For seeds treated with highly toxic substances (like mercurials), the label must display a poison symbol and statement.
- Non-pesticide treatment description: If the seed was treated by a process that’s not pesticide-based (e.g., inoculation or dye), a brief description of the process must be included.
- Inoculant expiration date: For seeds treated with inoculants, the label must include “Inoculant: expires (month and year)”, or similar wording stating the expiration date.
- Using, storing, handling, distributing, and disposing of treated seed in a manner that endangers humans, wildlife, and/or causes unreasonable adverse effects on the environment is prohibited.
- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulates the disposal of waste treated seed. Please see MPCA fact sheet #w-hw4-51.
- Minnesota seed law requires this fact sheet be posted in a conspicuous location at any Minnesota location where treated seed is sold.
The MDA is publishing this list to provide transparent information about seed labelers who offer seed that is not treated with neonicotinoids and/or other insecticides. This information has not been verified and is not intended to discriminate against or endorse any particular business. This list was published on 10/21/2025. If you would like to be added, please contact seed.mda@state.mn.us.
| Business Name | Production Type | Seed without insecticide seed treatment | Business Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Seed House | Row crop | Alfalfa, Corn (field, sweet), Cover crops, Small grains, Soybean, Sugar beet, Sunflower, Wheat | 1414 W. Main Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 | Phone number: (800) 352-5247 Email: seedhouse@alseed.com Website: alseed.com |
| Albert Lea Seed House, Inc. | Row crop | Alfalfa, Barley, Corn (field, sweet), Oats, Soybean, Red Clover, Wheat, Winter rye | 1414 W. Main Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 | Phone number: (800) 352-5247 Email: mail@alseed.com Website: alseed.com |
| Berlin Seeds | Row crop | Corn (sweet), Sunflower | 5335 County Road 77 Millersburg, OH 44654 | Phone number: (877) 464-0892 Email: order@berlinseeds.life Website: berlinseeds.life |
| Borries Open Pollinated seed corn | Row crop | Corn (field) | 16293E 1400 Ave Teutopolis, IL 62467 | Phone number: (217) 343-4962 Email: borriesopseedcorn@gmail.com Website: borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com |
| Cover Crop Exchange | Row crop | Sunflower, Wheat | PO Box 45151 Omaha, NE 68145 | Phone number: (402) 382-4252 Email: info@covercropexchange.com Website: covercropexchange.com |
| Enestvedt Seed Company, Inc. | Row crop | Corn (field) Wheat | 75802 CR 12 Sacred Heart, MN 56285 | Phone number: (320) 765-2728 Email: tyler@enestvedtseeds.com Website: www.enestvedtseeds.com |
| Hybrid85 | Row crop | Corn (field) | PO Box 45151 Omaha, NE 68145 | Phone number: (402) 382-4210 Email: corn@hybrid85.com Website: hybrid85.com |
| Kluver Farms | Row crop | Corn (field) | 6375 307th St W Northfield, MN 55057 | Phone number: (507) 581-6629 Email: robert.w.kluver.iii@outlook.com Website: kluverfarms.com |
| Lee's Seed Farm | Row crop | Oat, Wheat | 670 50th Ave NE Benson, MN 56215 | Phone number: (320) 843-2857 Email: leeseedfarm@yahoo.com Website: leeseedfarm.net |
| Midstate Genetics | Row crop | Corn (field) | 1372 Heritage Ave NW Hutchinson, MN 55350 | Website: www.kleenacres.com |
| Ribizli Seed Company | Row crop, Vegetable | Sunflower, Vegetable | PO Box 11 New Ulm, MN 56073 | Phone number: (218) 213-8965 Email: ribizliseedco@gmail.com Website: ribizliseedco.com |
| Saddle Butte Ag Inc. | Row crop | Cover crops | 607 E Main Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 | Phone number: (507) 339-1742 Email: tjkartes@saddlebutte.com Website: saddlebutte.com |
| Twin City Seed Company | Row crop, Turf/Ornamental | Alfalfa, Canola, Sugar beet, Sunflower, Turf, Wheat | 7265 Washington Ave. S. Edina, MN 55439 | Phone number: (952) 944-7105 Email: pkubista@twincityseed.com Website: twincityseed.com |
| Willhite Seed Inc | Row crop | Corn (field, sweet), Sunflower | PO Box 23 Poolville, TX 76487 | Phone number: (817) 599-8656 Email: info@willhiteseed.com Website: www.willhiteseed.com |
| MNL Inc | Conservation | Native grass and wildflower | 14088 MN-95 Foley, MN 56329 | Phone number: (763) 295-0010 Email: info@mnlcorp.com Website: www.mnlcorp.com |
| Name-Less Creek Prairie Farm LLC | Conservation | Native grass and wildflower | 70258 Mn Highway 24 Kimball, MN 55353 | Phone number: (320) 398-6455 Email: ncpfarm@arvig.net |
| Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever | Conservation | Food plot and native seed mixes | 1783 Buerkle Circle St. Paul, MN 55110 | Phone number: (866) 914-7373 Email: seed@pheasantsforever.org Website: www.pfhabitatstore.com |
| Heritage Landscape Supply Group | Turf/Ornamental | Grass | 7440 State HWY 121 McKinney, TX 75070 | Website: www.heritagelandscapesupplygroup.com |
| Pennington Seed Inc | Turf/Ornamental | Lawn and turfgrass seed | 303 South Grand Ave Greenfield, MO 65661 | Phone number: (706) 752-4064 Website: www.pennington.com |
| Seedman.com | Turf/Ornamental, Vegetable | Flower, Herb, Houseplant, Tropical plant, Vegetable | Drawer 5427 Vancleave, MS 39567 | Email: seedman@seedman.com Website: www.seedman.com |
| Strictly Medicinal, LLC | Turf/Ornamental, Vegetable | Medicinal herbs | PO Box 299 Williams, OR 97544 | Email: herbseed@budget.net Website: strictlymedicinalseeds.com |
| Minnesota Fresh Farm | Vegetable | Misc. vegetables and greens | 20241 Highway 65 NE East Bethel, MN 55011 | Phone number: (612) 735-5459 Email: sharon@minnesotafreshfarm.com Website: minnesotafreshfarm.com |
| Brothers Grimm Genetics, LLC | Cannabis | Cannabis | PO Box 365 Johnstown, CO 80534 | Phone number: (918) 209-1916 Email: laura@brothersgrimmseeds.com Website: www.brothersgrimmseeds.com |
| Midwest Legacy Seeds LLC | Cannabis | Cannabis | 105 21st ST NW Austin, MN 55912 | Phone number: (952) 818-5929 Email: contactus@midwestlegacyseeds.com Website: midwestlegacyseeds.com |
| Medicine Man Seeds | Cannabis | Cannabis | 4200 Park Blvd. #409 Oakland, CA 94602 | Phone number: (260) 639-4601 Email: info@medicinemanseeds.com Website: www.medicinemanseeds.com |
| NorthStar Budz | Cannabis | Cannabis | 5452 S. 3rd. St. W. Aurora, MN 55705 | Phone number: (218) 248-7545 Email: sales@northstarbudz.com Website: northstarbudz.com |
| Skunk Really Works | Cannabis | Cannabis | 325 West Buffalo St. New Buffalo, MI 49117 | Phone number: (517) 920-1108 Email: skunkreallyworks@gmail.com Website: skunkreallyworks.com |
| Vega Genetics LLC | Cannabis | Cannabis | 22451 Janero Ave N Forest Lake, MN 55025 | Phone number: (651) 538-1969 Email: info@vegagenetics.com Website: vegagenetics.com |
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