Grain inspection services
A commitment to consistent, accurate results
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories support all elements of grain inspection services, from crop health to consumer trends and weather fluctuations. Our independent grain inspection service is one of the largest in the US, and we take pride in partnering with grain and food processing industries and their ingredient suppliers to provide independent third-party grain inspection services.
Since 1977, Eurofins Food & Feed Testing's grain inspection teams have been the trusted third party grain inspectors for dozens of processors, elevators, and rail locations throughout the United States. Leveraging our detailed SOPs and processes, we ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality standards for all buyers and sellers. Decades of industry experience allow us to anticipate customer needs, develop innovative solutions, and serve as an industry expert for all clients.
Let us help find your solution
Our grain inspection teams operate a dedicated network of rail inspectors that have the ability to serve any domestic elevator in under 24 hours. Customers benefit from elite customer service, access to our national and global analytical testing network, and quick response to any service request. We believe in fast, accurate, and convenient solutions.
On-site processor
Our team offers an innovative and unique subscription-based service where clients can leverage complimentary training, descriptive statistics, and the ability to submit unlimited samples to ensure their grain grading is of the highest quality.
We provide real time on-site grain inspection supporting railcar grain elevators, processors, and other users. Our on-demand inspection services see customers benefit from qualified inspectors at their sites in short notice in selected regions.
Chemistry testing
Our on-site grain inspectors leverages rapid testing and follows detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to verify the level of mycotoxins (as well as vomitoxin) and identify GMO and non-GMO products.
We can also improve your co-product yield by offering NIR (Near- Infrared Spectroscopy) and various chemistry testing solutions offered from our network of Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories.
Training and quality verification
Our new Quality Verification Program is designed to give you piece of mind when evaluating the value of grain with buyers and sellers. The financial risk for both buyers and sellers can be over $100,000 for every 5,000 trucks transacted. It is imperative to have a third party reference system in place to mitigate financial risk for both buyers and sellers.
We offer a comprehensive solution.
Step 1: Our experts will travel to your site and provide a complimentary robust training class.
Step 2: Leverage our subscription based pricing model and send us unlimited samples for analysis.
Step 3: We will provide a routine descriptive statistics-based report to analyze accuracy of data.
Step 4: Consult with our grain experts on your results, including corrective.
From its onset, our on-site grain inspection teams have offered training courses and consulting services that detail and demonstrate real-world applications in accordance with USDA and FGIS procedures. Programs are individually customized and offer support in areas including commodity grading, how to implement an internal robust quality program and best practice operational suggestions.
Near-IR solutions
Eurofins QTA, Inc.'s NIR solutions provide a wide array of options for those in a grain industry that are looking to leverage the benefits of real time Infrared analysis.
Our expertise in NIR modeling coupled with the power of the Eurofins Food & Feed Testing network of laboratories allows us to offer you the very best in NIR performance and value.
Whether you are looking for a solution to enhance your in-house quality program or as part of an on-site 3rd party service bundled with our team, we can customize a testing solution to meet your needs.
Why Eurofins Food & Feed Testing US?
Personalized customer service
We tailor solutions to the specific needs of each client and our management team is always on hand to support client needs. We welcome all questions and are happy to provide a solution that fits your team.
Operational excellence with back-up support
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories utilize detailed SOPs, robust quality systems and systematic crosschecks to ensure inspections are unbiased with the highest levels of accuracy and integrity.
With over 30 locations in the continental United States, the our grain inspection teams always have a solution for unexpected operational events. Whether a location is closed due to inclement weather or we experience a huge influx of samples, Eurofins Food & Feed Testing has the ability to provide back-up support in our grain inspection business.
Industry experts
Our grain inspection teams have been the trusted partner of the largest, most well-known names in the agriculture industry since 1977. With experience spanning processors, ethanol plants, and elevators, we have developed a superior knowledge base that supports almost any major commodity.
Full-service solutions
Our on-site grain inspectors can access our extensive Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory network to provide a full-service experience. We offer a wide range of testing capabilities including contaminants, nutritionals, filth, and microbiology to supplement any other needs that may arise.
Why outsource testing?
Unbiased third-party inspections
As an unbiased, third party inspector we ensure buyers and sellers receive a fair and accurate grade for their transaction. While buyers and sellers focus on the transaction, we focus on implementing robust and repeatable grading procedures that are fair and limit financial risk for both parties.
Eliminate management challenges
Our on-site grain inspection teams remove the stress of managing the day-to-day challenges associated with running an in-house grain testing laboratory. We specialize in converting in-house operations into managed facilities by our teams of grain inspectors. Let us focus on accurate inspection, while you focus on sourcing and producing coproducts.
Comprehensive solutions
Sometimes your operations will need to meet additional requirements. Our in-site grain inspection services provide comprehensive solutions to all your testing, training, and consulting needs.
If additional laboratory testing services are needed, our on-site inspectors have access to our extensive laboratory network to provide a full-service experience. We offer Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy capabilities to help increase coproduct yield, as well as advanced chemistry analysis to validate NIR calibrations and ensure the highest levels of coproduct quality.
We also offer support to both on-site inspection needs as well as outbound rail locations.
Did you know?
Inaccurate grain grading or bypassing this step altogether can introduce a $1,100,000 USD per year risk for buyers and sellers at locations that receive 50,000 truckloads per year. Grain inspection by Eurofins Food & Feed Testing can mitigate this risk for an average of less than 1 cent per bushel.