About Us

Testing Quality - Ward Laboratories, Inc. is committed to the continued enhancement of analytical result excellence and service through the dynamics of its quality assurance system, the integrity of its people, and the professionals engaged in the agricultural analytical testing we provide. We have an extensive system for maintaining the highest possible standards for quality control of your samples. Your analytical results are our highest priority and everything we do is managed with that in mind. We employ professionals in the fields of chemistry and biology, and we work with many proficiency programs to ensure the quality of each analytical result.

Turn-around Time - Your samples are very important to us at Ward Laboratories. After your samples go through our testing procedures your results go one step further with analytical reviews by the Ward Professionals. Typically we e-mail results in 1-2 working days after the samples are received.

Reporting Options - Our primary source for test results is to view on our web site. An email will be sent notifying you when new test results are available for viewing. If you would like you can request to have results sent by fax or mail.

Invoicing and Statements - Invoices are sent by email or U.S. postal  service. Monthly statements will show unpaid invoices and current balance. Terms are net 30 days. Applicable finance charges will be applied to past due accounts.

Memberships and Certifications -
Agricultural Laboratory Proficiency
American Association for the Advancement of Science: Member
American Association of Cereal Chemists: Member
Association of American Feed Control Officials: Participant in Proficiency Testing
American Oil Chemists Society: Member
American Society of Agronomy: Member
American Soybean Association: Member
ARCPACS -

     Certified Professional Agronomist
     Certified Professional Soil Scientist
     Certified Crop Advisor
Association of Official Analytical Chemists: Member
Council for Agricultural Science & Technology: Member
Kansas Association of Independent Crop Consultants
Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Manure Testing Laboratory Certification
National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants: Member
National Corn Growers Association: Member
National Forage Testing Association: Member & Certified
Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association: Member
Nebraska Agri Business: Member
Nebraska Independent Crop Consulting Association: Member
North American Proficiency Testing Program: Participant
Soil & Plant Analysis Council: Member
Soil & Water Conservation Society of America: Member
Soil Science Society of America: Member
South Dakota Fertilizer & Ag Chemical Association: Member
South Dakota Independent Crop Consultants Association: Member