Application for Field Inspection of Certified Crops

Growers wishing to enter crops for certification may make application by contacting the office of the Tennessee Crop Improvement Association.

Growers obtaining Tennessee Foundation seed of any crop except hybrid corn are required to file application for field inspection at the time application is made for seed stocks.

Applications covered by seed stocks other than Tennessee Foundation should be filed the year the seed is planted and prior to the date shown below:

Small Grains, Grasses, Clover, Bermudagrass: April 15

Soybeans, Lespedeza, Tobacco: July 10

One Registered or Foundation tag from each lot of planting seed must be filed with the application and also a copy of the Bill-of-Sale to cover any planting stock not grown by the applicant.

Application for Field Inspection of Quality Assurance (QA) Crops

The Quality Assurance program provides a uniform and unbiased quality control system and marketing tool for crop seeds merchandised as varieties, hybrids, brands or blends. All crops are field inspected and laboratory tested by a TCIA approved seed testing laboratory.

To apply for QA Inspections:

1. Check the eligibility standards below and if they apply to your product
2. Fill out and return a TCIA field inspection application
3. Please attach a tag for each lot planted along with a Bill-of-lading or invoice.
4. The deadlines are same as stated above.

Product Eligibility:

1. Products initially entering the QA program must have a statement of origin signed by the applicant.
2. An adequate plant and seed description enabling the agency to make accurate and reliable field and seed evaluations must also accompany products. This description will be kept on file by the agency.
3. Non-exclusive products must be labeled under variety-not-stated provisions of applicable labeling laws and identified with brand designations.
4. Public varieties currently marketed as Certified seed are not eligible to be labeled under the QA program unless authorization is given by the originating institution.