SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Within our Crop Science division, we provide end-to-end support for the agriculture industry. Our services are anchored by specialized, state-of-the-art facilities like the SGS Brookings, SD, laboratory—a global center of excellence for seed, grain, and feed testing. This ISO/ISTA-accredited lab offers critical analysis, including:

Seed Quality Testing (germination, purity, health, and vigor)

Advanced DNA/Genetic Analysis (GMO detection, trait confirmation, and genotyping)

Seed R&D Support (safety studies and storage trials)

This laboratory work is complemented by our global network of agricultural Field Stations, which serve as our contract research arm. These stations conduct vital in-field trials to bring new products to market, focusing on:

Efficacy and Performance Trials for new pesticides, biostimulants, and fertilizers.

Regulatory Compliance Trials (GLP residue, biosafety, and environmental fate studies).

Variety Testing and market-support demonstration trials.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity, and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.