Open Menu Field Inspections Seed Certification Quality Assurance OECD Certification Identity Preserved Program Additional/Special Inspections Certified Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage and Mulch The Michigan Crop Improvement Association offers a variety of field inspection services for different applications whether it be seed, grain, or specialty traits. Trained inspectors located throughout the state perform the inspections. MCIA inspection services are a statistically accurate system to evaluate and document a farm produced seed or plant product. They are a system used to evaluate a broad base of factors in the field using sequential sampling methods to meet a desired standard. Another added benefit to field inspection would be the identification, isolation, and removal of small sources of contamination as a proactive approach to reaching a desired level of quality. Additional testing is done at later steps to support the field results and offer additional information. For the same degree of reliability, it would be necessary to test a much greater number of samples at a later time (point of shipment) to achieve the same results. Due to the rising cost of specialized testing, a systems approach to reaching a desired level of quality is very effective. Why Choose MCIA for your Field Inspection? Ability to view large portion of population Performed at a plant stage when plant characteristics are most easily distinguishable to determine genetic or trait purity The use of sequential sampling techniques to accurately measure field quality The ability to identify and isolate quality deficiencies in the field The ability to evaluate other agronomic factors contributing to quality such as fertility, maturity, weeds, disease, insect, and other crop Field Inspection Downloads Field Inspection Application Field Inspection Agreement Map Form Membership Application Form 517-332-3546 PO Box 21008, Lansing MI 48909 Employees » © 2021 Michigan Crop Improvement Association. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap WEB DESIGN BY WEB ASCENDER

Open Menu MCIA has Organic Handler Status The Michigan Crop Improvement Association has met the Organic Standards established under the USDA National Organic Program and received an Organic Handler Certificate effective August 1, 2007. The Organic Handler designation will allow MCIA to process, package and warehouse organically grown products. This added service will be available to our current membership along with other organic producers that wish to obtain this service. Ability to handle small or large lots maintaining integrity of product utilizing steel box bin storage. Seed Cleaning: Air Screen cleaning, gravity table separation, and spiral separation. Separate treated and untreated final processing lines. Electric Eyeing for special needs. National and international Shipping. 517-332-3546 PO Box 21008, Lansing MI 48909 Employees » © 2021 Michigan Crop Improvement Association. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap WEB DESIGN BY WEB ASCENDER