Sampling Fee $15.00 -
A fee is charged for samples drawn by the Plant Board.
Handling Fee $ 3.00 -
A fee is charged for samples that are picked up by the Plant Board.
Priority Samples $25.00 -
A service provided to the seedsman/farmer which allows samples to
be tested ahead of other samples in the lab. This fee is an addition
to the fee for the test(s) requested.
Purity First $ 1.00 -
Upon request, a preliminary purity report will be given upon completion
of the test.
Additional Analysis Reports $1.00 -
For each additional requested copy of the analysis report.
Vigor Test $12.00 -
Seed vigor comprises those properties which determine the potential
for rapid uniform emergence and development of normal seedlings
under a wide range of field conditions.
- Accelerated Aging (soybeans, wheat):
Places seed under stress conditions of high temperature and humidity
to estimate longevity of seed in warehouse storage and predict
stand establishment. This test takes approximately 2 weeks to
complete on wheat that is freshly harvested, and approximately
11 days for soybeans.
- Cool Test (cotton):
Places seed under stress conditions of cool temperatures, simulating
early planting conditions. This test takes 7 days to complete.
- Complete Seedling Count (garden beans):
Normal seedlings are classified as strong or weak based on presence
of seedling structures. This test takes approximately 7 days to
complete.
Varietal Tests $12.00 -
There are several aids which enable the analyst to determine, confirm,
or group seed as to variety based on numerous tests. Please refer
to the latest issue of the Arkansas certified seed directory for
crops which are under consideration for certification for the exact
procedure of crop and grade in question.
