Midwest Laboratories

At Midwest Laboratories, delivering results is only part of the job. Helping our clients understand how to get the best possible results starts well before a sample reaches the lab.

Our product and sampling guides are built from decades of experience across the industries we serve, providing clear direction on how to collect, handle, and submit samples with confidence.

From soil and plant tissue to food, water, and environmental testing, these resources are designed to reduce variability, improve accuracy, and support better decision-making from the start.

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Product & Sampling Guides Helpful "How to" guides for gathering samples.

At Midwest Laboratories, quality is not a checkpoint. It is built into everything we do.

Our certifications and accreditations reflect a commitment to delivering accurate, reliable data our clients can trust. From ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for biological and chemical testing to participation in nationally and internationally recognized proficiency programs, our team operates within rigorous standards every day.

Behind every result is a dedicated Quality Control team focused on training, process improvement, investigation, and continuous oversight. This ensures consistency not only in our testing methods, but in the confidence our clients place in their data.

Across agriculture, food, environmental, and animal nutrition industries, these standards allow us to support better decisions, stronger compliance, and safer outcomes.

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Certifications We follow rigorous Quality Control specifications set forth by our Accreditation Bodies.

Did you know you can watch Midwest Laboratories on AcresTV?

You can find Midwest Labs featured on AcresTV, a free platform dedicated to sharing insights from farmers, researchers, and industry leaders across agriculture.

From soil health series to sampling best practices and MyLab Portal walkthroughs, our videos are designed to deliver practical, real-world insights you can take straight to the field.

Whether you are looking to better understand your data, improve your sampling process, or stay ahead of industry trends, it is all available to watch anytime.

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Midwest Laboratories - AcresTV Midwest Laboratories is an ISO 17025 and NELAP accredited lab. Operating a 14-building campus headquartered in Omaha, NE. Our vision is to provide reliable and defensible third-party testing services to the Agriculture, Nutrient Management, Pet Food, Animal Feed, Environmental, Food and Beverage,...

We are heading to Chicago for IFT FIRST 2026. Find Midwest Laboratories at Booth #143.

Our team will be onsite to talk through how we support food manufacturers, brands, and ingredient suppliers with:

-Microbial testing for foodborne pathogens
- Chemical and metals analysis
- Allergen testing to support label accuracy and consumer safety
- Nutritional analysis to validate product claims
- Shelf life and product quality studies

We also support method development and validation as a MicroVal expert laboratory, helping bring new testing technologies to market with confidence.

If you are looking to strengthen your food safety and quality program come visit us!

Food safety is not a single test. It is a system built on confidence at every stage.

At Midwest Laboratories, we support that system through:

• Microbial testing for pathogens and spoilage organisms
• Validation studies to confirm method performance
• Verification studies to ensure methods perform in real-world conditions
• MicroVal expert laboratory services supporting globally recognized validation standards

As new technologies emerge, the ability to validate and verify methods is becoming just as critical as the results themselves.

At IAFP 2026, we are looking forward to connecting with food safety, quality, and R&D leaders to discuss how these services support faster decisions, stronger compliance, and reduced risk across the supply chain.

Let’s connect in New Orleans. Email us at [email protected] or call us at 402-334-7770 to make an appointment to see us on site.

Food & Ingredient Our food and beverage tests include nutritional labeling, shelf life testing, microbiology food screenings, allergen testing and GMO testing.

When it comes to laboratory testing, confidence starts with credibility.

Midwest Laboratories operates under rigorous quality standards, including ISO 17025 accreditation and NELAP certification, ensuring that every result we deliver is accurate, defensible, and trusted across regulated and industry-driven environments.

These certifications reflect more than compliance. They represent a commitment to consistency, precision, and accountability in every analysis we perform.For our clients, that means confidence in the data you rely on to make critical decisions across agriculture, food and pet food, environmental, and fuel industries.

Learn more about our certifications and what they mean for your work:

Certifications We follow rigorous Quality Control specifications set forth by our Accreditation Bodies.

Midwest Laboratories has spent over five decades helping clients make confident decisions through science.

From agronomy and environmental testing to food, pet food, and beyond our work supports industries that feed, fuel, and sustain communities.

With a commitment to precision, turnaround time, and service, we are built to meet the evolving needs of our clients. As we continue expanding, including the development of our new campus in Papillion, our focus remains the same: delivering results you can trust.

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Company History We've provided third party analytical testing to our clients for over 40 years.

A quick introduction for those who have joined us recently. Midwest Laboratories has been serving clients for over 50 years, providing reliable testing and insight across agronomy, food and pet food, environmental, and fuels industries.

As we continue to grow our focus remains the same: delivering accurate results, strong service, and support our clients can rely on.If you are looking to connect or learn more about our services, we are here to help!

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From soil and plant tissue testing to advanced tools like Soil DNA and 15N analysis, Midwest Laboratories provides the data needed to guide fertility decisions, maximize yield, and improve long-term soil health.

Agronomy Our agriculture tests include soil testing, fertilizer testing, compost testing, biosolids land application and lime quality testing. Knowing what is going on with your soil is the first step in creating high yielding, sustainable agriculture.

This summer, International Association for Food Protection brings together leaders shaping the future of food safety, and Midwest Laboratories is proud to be part of the conversation.

As we look ahead to IAFP 2026 in New Orleans, our focus is clear: advancing the science behind food safety testing and strengthening confidence in the methods that protect consumers.

With expanded capabilities including validation studies, verification studies, and our designation as a MicroVal expert laboratory, we are continuing to invest in the technical foundation that drives better decisions across the food supply chain.

We are especially excited to support the growing conversation around rapid and quantitative microbiological methods, an area that is evolving quickly and redefining how the industry approaches risk, quality, and response time.

More to come as we get closer to the show, including where to find our team and how to connect onsite!

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