Seed and Crop News

SGS Becomes First Private Laboratory Accredited to Test Fertilizers in Thailand

October 11, 2018 Soil, Leaf and Water Services

SGS’s facility in Thailand has been accredited by the Department of Agriculture to perform localized fertilizer analysis.

SGS Announces Expansion in Agricultural Testing Services for the Chinese Market

October 11, 2018 Soil, Leaf and Water Services

SGS expands its agricultural services in China adding soil, irrigation water and plant tissue analysis, and fertilizer recommendation at its Dali City laboratory.

Advances in Crop Nutrient Management in Kenya

September 5, 2018 Soil, Leaf and Water Services

Providing targeted precision farming services to Kenya’s farming community SGS brings improved crop nutrient management to the region.

SGS Field Trials Facility in Greece Receives GEP Certification

September 4, 2018 Contract Research Services

Following a successful audit by the Hellenic Republic’s Ministry of Rural Development and Food, SGS’s new field trials facility in Thessaloniki, Greece, has been awarded a certificate for Good Experimental Practice (GEP).

SGS Expands Analytical Capabilities for Contract Research in Brazil

June 20, 2018 Contract Research Services

We have increased our analytical capacities to assist customers with Brazil’s new regulatory trial requirements.

SGS Provides Quality Assurance for Canadian Malting Barley with SNP Marker Testing

May 15, 2018 SGS Updates

SGS offers a one-stop-shop solution to barley producers and grain handling companies to assure the variety and purity of malting barley.

Expanding Ecotoxicological Studies

April 11, 2018 Contract Research Services

Responding to demand, SGS has launched services in collaboration with key suppliers for aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicology assessments, as well as biodegradation and bioaccumulation in Europe.

SGS opens Center of Agriculture Testing in Emstek, Germany

April 11, 2018 Contract Research Services

On February 21, 2018, clients, staff and VIPs celebrated the official opening of SGS’s new Center of Agriculture Testing.

SGS Offers Novel Plant Molecular Breeding and Analysis Services

March 8, 2018 Seed Services

SGS extends its portfolio to state-of-the-art molecular analysis and genotyping technologies and associated solutions to plant breeding and other companies in Europe and around the world.

New Instrumentation Expands Testing Capabilities in Brookings, South Dakota

March 8, 2018 Contract Research Services

SGS has expanded its analytical and GLP capabilities for mycotoxins, pesticides and antibiotics testing at its Brookings South Dakota laboratory.