Jan. 2 2025 09:11 AM

    Former Ag Lab Forages looks to supply the Great Plains with accurate dairy and beef nutrition data and insights.

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    Rock River Laboratory, Inc. is expanding with a new location in Sioux Falls, S.D. Offering access to accurate feed and forage analysis, tools, and insights for beef and dairy operations, the lab continues the company’s tradition of exceptional customer service and support.

    Rock River Laboratory - South Dakota takes over the former AgLab Forages, which has served Great Plains nutrition consultants and industry partners using Rock River Laboratory’s deep breadth of calibrations, for years.

    “Mike Barber and his team have done an excellent job serving the Great Plains region, and we hope to build off the foundations they set,” shares Zachery Meyer, Rock River Laboratory CEO. “With localized access to additional tools, technical support, and expert insights that accompany our analysis results, nutrition consultants and their farms have new means to dial in their herds’ nutrition needs.”

    Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), the lab offers a wide array of comprehensive analysis options and decision-making tools - accompanied by expertise in the field.

    “We’re creating opportunities for a new territory of nutritionists and their herds to access accurate data that can showcase ways to improve their bottom lines and help them thrive,” says Dr. John Goeser, animal nutrition, research, and innovation director for Rock River Laboratory.

    Rock River Laboratory-South Dakota is now accepting feedstuffs and forages for analysis. Interested parties can set up an account at rockriverlab.com or call 1-844-206-7255. Samples can be dropped off or shipped to: 2601 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite103, Sioux Falls, SD 57105.

    Founded in 1976, Rock River Laboratory is a family-owned laboratory network that provides production assistance to the agricultural industry through the use of advanced diagnostic systems, progressive techniques, and research-supported analyses. Employing a team of top specialists in their respective fields, Rock River Laboratory provides accurate, cost-effective, and timely analytical results to customers worldwide, while featuring unsurpassed customer service.