Identity Preserved Grain Services

The Identity Preserved (IP) program of Iowa Crop Improvement Association can offer you the assurance that the desired traits in your specialty crop production are maintained throughout all production and handling processes.

The IP program is designed for application on special-use raw products under agricultural or horticultural production, including those destined for use as food, nutriceuticals, fiber and unique oils or grain.

ICIA oversees the following points during the production and handling process:

--Field inspection of production to specified standards.
--Proof of seedstock with plant description or specific trait definition.
--Quantity of harvested product.
--Representative sampling.
--Laboratory evaluation.
--Documented transfers of product.
--IP official labeling of product with labels, imprints, or certificates.

This program provides a structured system to identify grain and plant products that have met specific genetic traits and to preserve the genetic and/or physical identity of those products.

Contact us for more information on ICIA’s Identity Preserved program.