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.
Soil health sampling differs from soil fertility sampling. Soil health indicators focus on soil microorganisms and their habitat. Improving soil health will lead to a more sustainable agricultural system. Learn how to design a soil health sampling plan.
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
Daryl D. BuchholzDepartment of AgronomyCan you get a ton's worth of agricultural limestone out of a ton of agricultural limestone? Probably not. The effectiveness of agricultural limestone depends on two factors:
Harry C. Minor and John SteckerDepartment of AgronomyJ.R. BrownSchool of Natural ResourcesIn Missouri, soils generally contain from 800 to 2,000 pounds of total phosphorus (P) per acre. Most of the phosphorus is fixed, that is, not available for use by plants.
John A. Lory
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program
Peter Scharf
Department of Agronomy
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).
Roger Hanson
Department of Agronomy
Spectrographic analysis of plant tissue is a relatively new and accurate method for determining levels of major and minor elements in growing crops. However, good results make proper sampling of crops necessary. Keep the following points in mind when taking…
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 a systematic approach to troubleshooting field crop problems in this illustrated guide: Age plants, identify symptoms, estimate damage, determine field distribution, evaluate whether other plants have been affected, and determine history of problem.