AgSource Laboratories
By AgSource Cooperative Services
Last reviewed: December 2025
Full-service agricultural laboratory providing milk testing, feed analysis, water testing, and diagnostic services for dairy operations.
AgSource Cooperative Services operates agricultural laboratories providing testing services for dairy and other agricultural operations. Services include milk composition and quality testing, feed and forage analysis, water testing, and veterinary diagnostics.
The cooperative structure means the organization is farmer-owned and focused on member needs. Labs are DHIA certified for milk recording and meet regulatory requirements for various testing categories.
Sample collection can be done through DHIA technicians, mail-in kits, or drop-off at collection points. Results are delivered electronically and can integrate with herd management software.
Key Features
- Milk Testing: Composition, SCC, bacteria
- Feed Analysis: Forage and ingredient testing
- DHIA Services: Milk recording and analysis
- Water Testing: Quality and safety analysis
- Diagnostic Testing: Health and disease testing
Advanced Features
- NIR Analysis: Rapid feed screening
- Bulk Tank Cultures: Mastitis pathogen ID
- Mycotoxin Testing: Feed safety screening
- Electronic Results: Integration with software
Ideal For
Farm Types: All dairy operations
Competitive Advantages
What sets AgSource Laboratories apart from alternatives:
- Cooperative farmer-owned structure
- Dairy-focused expertise
- DHIA certified labs
- Comprehensive service range
- Regional presence and support
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for AgSource Laboratories:
Per-sample or per-test pricing; packages available
Pricing Model: per-test
Volume discounts and package pricing available.
Pros & Considerations
- Comprehensive dairy laboratory services
- DHI integration and support
- Forage and feed testing
- Milk testing expertise
- Cooperative backing
- Regional focus may affect turnaround
- Requires sample submission
- Lab-based not on-farm
- Interpretation may need support
Implementation & Setup
How to implement AgSource Laboratories on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Immediate access upon enrollment
Training & Support
Training and support options available for AgSource Laboratories:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating AgSource Laboratories:
- What testing do you currently do?
- How often do you need results?
- Do you need DHIA milk recording?
- What is your sample volume?
- How do you want results delivered?