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Agricultural Testing Services: Soil Sampling
Plants require nutrients and an acceptable soil pH to grow well. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much lime and fertilizer to apply based on the crop and existing field...
Top 10 Liming Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions about liming.
Agricultural Testing Services
The Noble Research Institute believes in the value of soil, forage and hay testing to improve effective nutrient use and efficiency.
Testing offers information that can lead to more informed...
Proper liming, fertilizing increases winter pasture profit
Lime and fertilizer make up a substantial portion of the costs of producing winter pasture. Lime may or may not be needed - only a soil test can tell you for sure. If lime is recommended, its application can pay good dividends.
How to Take a Soil Sample
Why do you need to take a soil sample? How do you take a good soil sample? How often do you need to sample?
Look for These Soil Health Indicators in the Field
Soil color and structure, the presence of biological activity like earthworms and dung beetles, rooting resistance, and soil smell can help farmers and ranchers determine the health of their soils.