The Newsletter is Back – and going Quarterly!

You may have noticed our newsletter has been missing in action the past couple of months. We want to sincerely apologize for that unexpected hiatus! It’s not that we forgot about you — we’ve simply been deep in the weeds with samples, emails, phone calls, and a few behind the scenes items.

Our labs are currently in the process of becoming ISO 17025 certified, a major milestone that reflects our ongoing commitment to quality and accuracy. We’ve also completed interviews for a prospective new Seed Science Director (no announcements just yet — stay tuned!).

With so much going on, we’ve taken time to reflect on how to best deliver valuable updates without stretching our focus too thin. The result? We’re switching to a Quarterly Newsletter format. This change will give us the space to share more meaningful updates and insights while allowing our team to stay focused where it matters most: your samples and testing. Of course, we won’t hesitate to send out any special editions if we have newsworthy items to share that can’t wait!

You can expect the next edition in early July — and we’re excited to bring it back better than ever.

Thanks for sticking with us!

Credit Card Payments Available

As part of the accounting system transition completed last fall, the University is now offering the convenient option to make online credit card payments.

To use this new feature, customers need to request an online account through our customer portal, available at the button below. Once the account is created, credit card payments can be made quickly and securely.

If you have any questions about setting up your online account or the payment process, the Accounts Receivable Office can help: 515-294-7388 or ubill@iastate.edu.

Please note that, for security and compliance reasons, the Customer Care office is not able to accept credit card payments over the phone.

Accounting Customer Portal Access

Upcoming Price Adjustments – Effective July 15, 2025

We would like to inform our customers that beginning July 15, 2025, we will be implementing price adjustments for some of the services provided by the Seed Laboratory. This marks the first price adjustment since October 2022 and is necessary due to the rising costs of reagents and supplies, both locally and internationally.

Over the past several months, Lab Managers have carefully reviewed the current pricing structure to ensure it accurately reflects operational costs while continuing to provide the high-quality service you expect. As a result, modest adjustments will be implemented to support continued improvements and sustainability.

A detailed list of the updated prices will be shared via email blast to the emails associated with your account by early July. In addition, the new pricing information will be available on the Seed Lab website beginning July 15.

We appreciate your continued partnership and understanding as we make these necessary adjustments.

Register Today for Seed Training

Our summer workshop series at the Seed Science Center is starting up in June. There is still time to register for them on our website!

  • Commercial Popcorn Conditioning, June 3-5 | Learn More
  • Color Sorting: SATAKE, June 10-12 | Learn More
  • Specialty Seed Conditioning, June 24-26 | Learn More
  • Soybean and Small Grain Conditioning, July 8-10 | Learn More
  • Gravity Separation, July 23-24 | Learn More
  • Seed Corn Conditioning, August 5-7 | Learn More

ALSO – save the dates for our upcoming short course events:

  • Seed Health Testing Short Course, October 7-9
  • Seed Science & Technology Short Course, November 19-21

Customer Care Hours

Customer Care office hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Lunch break is 12:00pm to 12:30pm. (Office is closed during lunch)

Email: seedlab@iastate.edu

Phone: 515-294-6826