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Plan for Field Inspection Applications

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Each year, there are some growers from whom we do not initially receive all the information necessary to complete field inspection. In those cases, we need to do follow-up work. So, as the planting season begins, we remind field inspection clients to keep accurate records and:

  1. Save your proof of seed source (tags or bulk certificates)
  2. Maintain proper isolation between varieties and other crops
  3. New varieties—we need a variety description to complete inspections and pass fields, appropriate forms can be found online or by contacting the office.

Your MCIA field supervisor or the MCIA Office staff can answer any questions you may have about the field inspection process.

Field Inspection Reminders

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Field Services clients: Be sure to contact your MCIA field supervisor if you are unsure that MCIA has inspected a field or if you have a field ready for harvest that MCIA has not yet inspected.

If your field supervisor is not available to speak with you, please leave them a detailed message. Include your name, phone number, the field in question, and the proposed date of harvest.

Your call will be returned as soon as possible!

FIELD SUPERVISORS

Kris Folland: 218-791-2156, kris.folland@mncia.org

Seth Dagoberg: 218-556-3170, seth.dagoberg@mncia.org

Keith Marti: 507-227-2226, keith.marti@mncia.org

Dan Krenz: 507-220-7942, dan.krenz@mncia.org

Plan for Field Inspection Applications

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Reminders

Each year, there are some growers from whom we do not initially receive all the information necessary to complete field inspection. In those cases, we need to do follow-up work. So, as the planting season begins, we remind field inspection clients to keep accurate records and:

  • Save your proof of seed source (tags or bulk certificates).
  • Maintain proper isolation between varieties and other crops.
  • New varieties—we need a variety description to complete inspections and pass fields; you will find the forms you need online or contact the MCIA office for assistance.

Your MCIA field supervisor or the MCIA Office staff can answer any questions you may have about the field inspection process.

Field Inspection Application Deadlines

Please note these dates to avoid late fees:

  • June 7: Small grains, corn, and sunflowers
  • June 7 or 3 weeks after planting (whichever is first): Soybean post-spray inspections
  • June 7: Soybean bloom inspections
  • July 15: Soybeans (pre-harvest inspection only)
  • Year of seeding: Perennials
  • 4 weeks prior to cutting: Noxious weed seed–free forage and mulch
  • Within 18 months of the year established for native grasses and forbs

We will mail information packets for Field Inspection Applications in May. Application forms and instructions are also available on the Client Resources page of the MCIA website.

Field Inspection Before Harvest

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We remind growers of small grain seed to have your fields inspected before you harvest! If you do not have a field inspection report, contact your MCIA field supervi­sor. Do not harvest unless you are sure your field has been inspected. We can still accept applications for small grain field inspections. If you need to add a field, contact the MCIA office or your field supervisor.

 Adding Certified Seed Acres

Dry weather conditions may affect seed production locally and regionally. MCIA members can still request inspection for eligible fields. Growers that want to add certified seed acres may apply at any time prior to harvest or within the inspection window. Note that late fees will be charged for late applications.

Growers may also carryover all certified seed classes; this includes conditioned and unconditioned seed. For conditioned seed that has previously been tested, a new germination test would be needed prior to selling. For unconditioned carryover seed, standard testing would be needed after conditioning has been completed. Growers with carryover seed can be listed in the 2022 MCIA Directory (see post below).

Plan for Field Inspection

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Each year, there are some growers we need to contact to obtain all the information required to complete field inspection. Sometimes that follow-up process delays final certification until later in the year.

To avoid certification delays, please remember to keep accurate records and:

  1. Save your proof of seed source (tags or bulk certificates).
  2. Maintain proper isolation between varieties and other crops.
  3. New varieties—we need a variety description to complete inspections and pass fields. Forms for this purpose can be found online or by contacting the office.

As you move into the planting season, remember that your MCIA field supervisor or the MCIA office staff are ready and available to answer your questions.

Field Inspection Application Deadlines

Please note these dates to avoid late fees:

  • June 8: Small grains, corn, and sunflowers
  • June 8 or 3 weeks after planting (whichever is first): Soybean postspray inspections
  • June 8: Soybean bloom inspections
  • July 15: Soybeans (pre-harvest inspection only)
  • Year of seeding: Perennials
  • 4 weeks prior to each cutting for noxious weed seed–free forage and mulch
  • Within 18 months of the year established for native grasses and forbs

Information packets for Field Inspection Applications will be mailed in May. Application forms and instructions are also available on the Client Resources page.