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The National Agricultural Genotyping Center (NAGC) is an agricultural diagnostic testing lab located in Fargo, ND. We provide honey bee pathogen testing, variety identification of various crops, herbicide resistance weed testing, and more. View our full testing menu here!

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All samples must be accompanied by a complete and signed submission form.

Why Choose NAGC

NAGC is an internationally recognized accredited testing facility.

NAGC is a high-throughput lab that can process hundreds of samples per day and provide results in as little as one business day with rush processing (assay dependent).

Every NAGC assay has been validated, all analysts are proficiency trained, and results are reviewed by an additional scientist to ensure accurate results.

NAGC releases results to only the listed email addresses on the submission form and will only discuss sample information and results with the sample submitter.

We Want To Hear From You!

Contact us today to let us know what services we can provide to best suit your needs!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Turnaround time depends upon test, sample type, and season. Turnaround times can be found below, rush turnaround times are twice the listed price.
    • Honey Bee Testing: April – October: 10 business/5 business days for rush. November – March: 30 business days/10 business days for rush.

 

    • Amaranth ID Testing: 5 business days/1-2 business days for rush.

 

    • Herbicide Resistance Testing: May – October: 10 business days/5 business days for rush. November – April: 30 business days/5 business days for rush.

 

      • Pest and Pathogen Testing: 30 business days/5 business days for rush.

     

    • Variety ID Testing: 5 business days/1-2 business days for rush.
  • Please refer to our website for specific pricing based on sample type and testing speed selected.
  • Sample reports (.pdf) are automatically released from NAGC’s laboratory information system via email (noreply@lims.nagcplus.com). Reports are only released to the email address(es) listed on the submission form.