Time to Renew Nebraska Seed Permits
Nebraska produces an abundant amount of agricultural seed each year. While much of the seed produced here is used locally, large amounts (particularly seed corn) is utilized throughout the Great Plains and Midwest. While our state is most noticeably known for agriculture, vegetable and flower seed may be produced here, as well.
Vegetable seed includes the seeds of those crops which are grown in gardens and on truck farms, and are generally known and sold under the name of vegetable or herb seeds. Flower seed includes seeds of herbaceous plants grown for their blooms, ornamental foliage or other ornamental parts and are commonly known and sold under the name of flower or wildflower seeds. Agricultural seed includes the seeds of grass, forage, cereal, oil and fiber crops, and lawn, as well as mixtures of such seeds and any other kinds of seeds, and may include the seed of any plant that is being used as an agricultural crop.
Any seed sold within Nebraska for sowing purposes shall be properly cleaned, tested, labeled and the labeler shall have a valid seed permit in Nebraska to sell such seeds. Cover crops have increased dramatically in the past few years. Any seed sold for cover crops must meet the standards of the Nebraska Seed Law, even if the stand is terminated and not harvested.
Renewal notices were sent out in mid-November, and Nebraska seed permits shall be renewed on or before January 1, of each year. If you have not had a seed permit or are wondering if you need a permit, more information can be found at the Seed Program page or contact the Nebraska Seed Program at 402-471-2351.
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