• A complete test has all the laboratory information required to label seed offered for sale. A complete test consists of germination, purity & KY noxious weed examinations.
• Vigor tests are helpful when determining how seed may perform under less than ideal circumstances. Our pricelist divides tests into categories such as vigor, varietal, and GMO tests.
• Test Descriptions

• A complete test consists of germination, purity & KY noxious weed examinations. If different tests are requested, the value of a complete test is applied and an invoice is generated for the balance.
• Submit this form with your sample submittal form.

Tip: If you have have a producer that is submitting several samples and they want all the reports to go to the same email. Submit all the samples using one account and free test forms that reflect each citizens name. For example, Double S farm is submitting 2 samples to be tested. John and Joe Smith operate the farm. John and Joe are both Kentucky citizens. Fill in the sample submittal forms using the farm name (Double S Farm) and the free test forms using John Smith and Joe Smith.

• Extension agents may sign the free test form on behalf of the producer. The extension agent should sign their name with "on behalf of "

• Use this form or order sample envelopes to submit samples.
• How the submittal form is filled out will determine online access to the lab report and where the invoice is sent. Pay attention to the specifics included on the form.
• Results are sent via email and posted through our online portal.
• Complete information about submitting samples including quantity to submit is available here.

Tip: There are some circumstances where 400 seeds can be accepted rather than 800 seeds; if this is needed please contact us prior to submitting the sample.

Endophyte testing is available for tall fescue and can be conducted on both live tillers and seed. The test detects the presence of the endophyte fungus only, not individual ergot alkaloids. Our Endophyte Submittal form includes additional information and should be included with your sample.

When obtaining samples carefully follow the instructions in this article: Sampling for the Tall Fescue Endophyte in Pasture or Hay Stands.

Tip: If tillers are submitted, it is best that they are collected during the active growing season. In Kentucky, that is roughly May through Oct/Nov.

• Online access to completed reports is available. There is a short setup process so give us a call to get started.
• How the submittal form is filled in will determine what account the completed report is attached to. Extension agents who would like online access to completed reports should submit the sample under the extension office's name rather than the producer's name.

Tip: Using the producer's name as the lot number will make each sample easily identifiable.

Our pricelist divides tests into categories such as vigor, varietal, and GMO tests.

• Where the invoice is sent is dependent on how the submittal form is filled out. Pay attention to the specifics included on the form.
• Invoices are generated and mailed every quarter (March, June, September and December).

Kentucky quality standards, licensing, recordkeeping, labeling requirements and germ expiration dates are all covered on our industry page.

Seed identification, reading seed labels, how our department benefits consumers and sampling information are all covered on our education page