1. KS Crop

Kansas Crop Improvement Association

Kansas Crop Improvement Association is a not-for-profit, membership-based corporation designated as the official seed and plant part certification agency for the State of Kansas.  In addition to seed certification services, KCIA offers networking and educational opportunities, auditing, farm/field inspection, and laboratory testing services for the seed industry and other crop production related businesses.

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KCIA Standards updated effective 2-17-25. General standard changes include provisional lots must report all additional cleaning info to office, resale deadline of 5 business days. Crop standard changes include additional restrictions on wheat x jointed goatgrass and x triticale hybrids in wheat.

Field Application process is updated and on dashboard for 2025. Learn about the changes.

KCIA is looking for local field inspectors. Find more details here.

October Newsletter - previous newsletters can be found here.

Guidelines for Conditioners regarding SSU/CSO Wheat Varieties.

Check out our new KCIA Company Page on LinkedIn! 

KSU Extension Agronomy eUpdate - view the latest weekly newsletter from K-State Extension

Certification Functions

Log In or Register to use the Field Application, Online Lot Management, or Lab Dashboard

Important Dates

May 1 - Payment for Certification of Summer Crops Due

May 26 - Memorial Day -     KCIA office closed

July 4 - Independence Day - KCIA office closed

July 25 - Applications for Fall Inspected Crops Due

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