Soil testing : publication
This testing is intended to analyze nutrients and metals in the soil in your growing environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Learn how to assess soil health in Missouri with proper sampling methods and testing protocols.
Testing greenhouse media provides an assessment of the material to adequately provide plant nutrients and provide a good rooting environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
This testing is intended to analyze the nutrient composition of your soil. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
John A. Lory
Plant Science Unit and Commercial Agriculture Program
Peter Scharf and Manjula V. Nathan
Plant Science Unit
Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.
Peter C. Scharf
Department of Agronomy
Effective Neutralizing Material measures agricultural limestone's ability to neutralize soil acidity, factoring in calcium carbonate content and particle size.
Discover how temperature, drought, light, and grazing impact pasture plants and forage quality.
A preplant nitrogen test measures soil nitrate and ammonium to adjust fertilizer application for corn, minimizing overuse and environmental impact.
Editor's notesThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.This publication is a revision of North Central Regional Research Publication No. 221 (NCR221).
This publication provides guidance on proper techniques for sampling plant tissue and soil to ensure accurate nutrient analysis.
This form provides testing options and costs for routine soil analysis and additional tests for researcher use only. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
This testing focuses specifically on measuring nitrogen levels in soil samples for a variety of uses and functions. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Commercial fruit, vegetable and turf growers in Missouri can have their soil analyzed by the MU Extension Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Missouri homeowners and small-business owners can have the soil in their vegetable garden, flower garden or lawn analyzed by the MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab using this form. Be sure to mention specific crops being grown, if applicable.
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. Make smarter management decisions and more efficient use of fertilizer nutrients by learning how to plan and take soil samples from your fields in th
John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences and Commercial Agriculture Program
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. The goals of your soil sampling plan should be to
Find out how fertile your garden or lawn soil is with a soil test. Results estimate the ability of soil to supply plant nutrients or support plant growth. Learn the process of taking a soil sample and the tools necessary to do so in this guide.
Learn how to diagnose field crop problems using a step-by-step approach. This guide includes a printable checklist to help identify the causes of crop issues.