The Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory analyzes soil, plant, water, manure, compost and greenhouse media. The laboratory provides quality testing and unbiased, research-based recommendations to clients for economically viable and environmentally safe nutrient management practices.

The fee-based services are available to farmers, homeowners, vegetable and fruit growers, lawn and landscape specialists, golf course managers, consultants, researchers and government agencies.

The services that we offer include:

• Analyzing soil for nutrient content and fertility status
• Providing recommendations for economical, environmentally safe and balanced fertilizer and lime applications
• Special soil tests for nutrient management plans and for addressing environmental issues
• Analyzing potting mixes for nursery growers
• Analyzing plant tissue for field crops, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and turfs
• Compost testing
• Manure analysis
• Water testing for domestic, irrigation, poultry and livestock suitability

Videos about understanding and using soil test reports