New Ag Commodity Tester Certification Requirements Take Effect in 2025

Change to Take Effect on April 9

Starting April 9, 2025, a significant change will take effect for individuals seeking Ag Commodity Tester Certification (Grain Graders) in Ohio. Moving forward, certification will only be granted through attendance at a three-hour training session—testing alone will no longer fulfill the requirement.

Grain Grading Training Opportunities

To assist our members, OABA will host four ODA-approved Grain Grading Schools in 2025:

• June 5 – McComb High School, 328 Todd St., McComb, OH 45858
• July 17 – OSU Wooster, Skou Hall 100, 1889 Garrison Circle W, Wooster, OH 44691
• August 26 – Grace Lutheran Church, 1801 Saint Paris Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
• September 10 – Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

This three-hour Grain Grading Course will provide hands-on training in:

• Grading procedures for corn, soybeans, and wheat
• Sampling techniques and proper equipment usage

Both new and renewing testers will receive the same training and must sign a verification of attendance form. Instruction is provided by Eurofins Grain Inspection.

Click here to learn more and register for an OABA Grain Grading Course.
 

State Requirements

Under the Ohio Commodity Handler Law, individuals performing quality tests to apply premiums or discounts must:

• Be trained and hold a commodity tester number from the State of Ohio
• Complete continuing education every five years (starting in 2025) to maintain certification

This update ensures that all testers receive consistent, high-quality training to maintain industry standards.

For more details or to register for a training session, please click here or contact OABA directly.