What’s in your cover crop seed?
November 6, 2019
Ever wonder if the cover crop seed you purchased has weed seed in it? Send in a sample to our seed lab and you’ll know.
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COVID-19 Update: As an Essential Agriculture Service, the OSIA & COST Labs Remain Open
As of March 23, 2020, the OSIA & COST labs remain open. The seed laboratory is currently viewed as a critical agricultural service and is very busy testing numerous seed samples. Due to this large sample volume we request your patience in receiving lab test results. UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service are continuing deliveries to OSIA.
Field & Lab Services
Field Inspection
Ohio Seed Improvement Association (OSIA) provides third party field inspection and seed lab testing services. In addition to Certified Seed, we provide services for Quality Assurance seed and Identity Preserved grain to Ohio seed companies. We are designated as the official Noxious Weed Free Forage and Mulch (NWFF&M) Certification Agency in Ohio. Read More…
Seed Lab Testing
Our full service seed lab provides testing for both OSIA Members and non-members. We regularly test over 400 different species of seeds ranging from: corn, soybeans, and cereal grains to small seeds, vegetables, flowers, cover crops, turf and native grasses. Read More…
Programs
Certification
OSIA is designated by the Ohio Legislature as the Official Seed Certifying Agency for the state of Ohio. Seed Certification is a limited generation program for assuring the genetic purity of seed. Read More…
Quality Assurance
QA is an unbiased third party program involving field inspecting, record keeping and lab testing. Our role is to help identify planting stock quality problems before seed lots enter the market place to the farmer or end user. Read More…
Identity Preserved
IP is a comprehensive system to help assure the production of genetically pure product by planting seed of a known variety, field inspection, and post harvest lab testing. Program requirements increase the probability of end users obtaining non-GMO product. Read More…
Noxious Weed Free Forage & Mulch
OSIA is the designated official NWFF&M Agency in Ohio. Program standards comply with the Regional Weed Free Forage Certification Standards developed by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). Read More…
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New Hemp Laws Proposed for Ohio
October 18, 2019
Excellent Ohio Country Journal article on the new hemp laws proposed for Ohio: Ohio hemp laws have been proposed
Continue reading →Weeds & Germination of Cover Crop Seeds
July 10, 2019
OSU released an excellent article on the importance of testing cover crops for germination, mechanical purity and a weed seed exam. Make sure your seed is clean. Contact our Ohio seed lab for more information on testing your cover crops!
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