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Herbicide Testing: Resistance, Residues, and Soil Impact

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 16, 2025

As herbicide resistance continues to evolve and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, robust testing practices will remain a cornerstone of sustainable crop protection strategies.

tractor spraying herbice on a corn crop illustrating the importance of herbicide testing in agriculture and land management

Soil and Fertility Analysis: Techniques, Indicators, and Agricultural Applications

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 15, 2025

Soil and fertility analysis is an indispensable tool in modern agriculture and land stewardship.

differnt soil types in test tubes illustrating the importance of soli and fertility testing in agriculture

Acquisition of Soil Sampling Specialist, FarmFacts, by Eurofins

By Science Technology | Dec 5, 2024

FarmFacts has been acquired by Eurofins, joining Eurofins Agro Testing to strengthen their soil sampling services

The Hops Testing Laboratory: Ensuring Quality and Consistency in Brewing

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 8, 2024

Comprehensive testing methods help to ensure that brewing hops are of high quality and free of contaminants

Iamge of a modern food testing lab with hops in test tubes on a lab bench

Sativa Testing Laboratories: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Cannabis Products

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 5, 2024

These accredited labs uphold stringent standards to deliver reliable and accurate testing results.

image showing a cannabis flower on a laboratory bench with scientific equipment. This setting highlights the professional and organized environment focused on cannabis testing

Pesticide Testing and How Third-Party Laboratories Can Help

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 28, 2024

Learn about pesticide residue testing and screening. Understand the importance of third-party testing in the agriculture and food industries

Hemp Flower Proficiency Testing Program Gains ISO 17043 Accreditation

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 19, 2024

"In states where cannabis is legal, participation in a proficiency testing program is often required by regulators

Shelf Life Testing of Fruits: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 6, 2024

Understand the principles, methods, and significance of shelf life testing of fruits, and the role of third-party testing labs in ensuring fruit quality and longevity.

Physical and Chemical Testing of Fruit: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 6, 2024

Discover the principles, methods, and significance of physical and chemical testing of fruits, and the role of third-party testing labs in ensuring fruit quality and safety.

Nutritional Analysis of Fruit: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 6, 2024

Explore the essential nutrients in fruits, the principles and methods of their analysis, and the critical role of third-party testing labs in ensuring fruit quality and safety.

Illustration of fruit nutritional analysis

Microbial Testing of Fruits: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 6, 2024

Microbial testing of fruits aims to identify and quantify pathogenic microorganisms that can cause spoilage and foodborne illnesses.

Illustration of Fruit Microbiology Testing

Fruit Pesticide Testing: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 6, 2024

Fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet, but they can also be a vector for pesticide residues

Top Agricultural Testing Labs and Contract Research Organizations

By Trevor Henderson | May 22, 2024

Explore the essential role of agricultural testing labs and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) in ensuring crop safety, soil health, and sustainable farming practices through a variety of specialized services and tests.

The image depicts scientists working on soil, water, and plant samples with modern equipment such as microscopes, test tubes, and computers. The background features shelves with plants and samples being studied, highlighting the advanced facilities used in agricultural testing.

US FDA Testing Show Commercial Milk Supply is Safe of Avian Flu

By Pam Wertalik | May 3, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration US FDA announced an additional set of testing results from their national commercial milk sampling study. The study done in coordination with the USDA includes the testing of 297 total retail dairy samples for HPAI . Highly...