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Seed Program Introduction

• Seed Program Objective The goal of the seed program is to assure that seed offered in Michigan to growers of agricultural crops, landscapers, and private homeowners meets quality standards that have been established by the ...


Seed Laws & Regulations

• Seed Sample Summary PDF icon Fiscal Year 2001-2007

• MICHIGAN SEED LAW, ACT NO. 329, P.A. of 1965, as amended

• Regulation No. 715 - Seed Law Implementation

• CERTIFICATION OF SEED - ACT NO. 221, P.A. of 1959, as amended

• Regulation No. 623 - Field Seed Certification

• Regulation No. 628 - Seed Potato Certification


Seed Licensing, Registration, and Other FAQ's

• Seed Licensing, Registration, and Other Frequently Asked Questions

• Prohibited and Restricted Noxious Weed Seeds

• Michigan Noxious Weed Seed-Free Forage and Mulch Certification Program


Seed Labeling Requirements for Producer-Dealers

• Agricultural Seed - Labeling Requirements

• Flower Seed Labeling Requirements (Flower Seed Labeling Fact Sheet)

• Facts About: Naming and Labeling Varieties of Seed, Including Labeling Requirements

• Vegetable Seed Labeling Requirements (Fact Sheet)

• What's In a Name? Varieties & Brands - Understanding the Seed Label Brochure PDF icon


Testing Requirements for Seed Producer-Dealers

• Compliance Monitoring - Inspection and Testing Requirements

• Michigan Seed Certification and Designated Certifying Agencies - Inspection and Testing Requirements

• Seed Exports/Phytosanitary Certification - Inspection and Testing Requirements


Seed Testing Services

• MDARD Laboratory Seed Testing Services The state seed testing laboratory offers a wide range of tests. This is how and where to submit samples for testing.

• Field Bean Inspection and Testing Requirements


Seed Consumer Information

• Contact Seed Program Staff

• Test Dates on Seed


Links of Interest

• American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

• International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)

• Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA)

• AgBioResearch - Michigan State University

• Michigan Crop Improvement Association (MCIA)

• Michigan Seed Potato Association (MCIA)

• Michigan State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (MSU/CSS)

• Michigan State University Extension (MSUE)

• National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

• National Grain & Feed Association (NGFA)

• USDA Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch (USDA/SRTB)




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