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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?
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.
Top 10 Liming Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions about liming.
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.
How to Do a Perc Soil Test for Fruit and Pecan Production
A percolation (perc) test is a soil test used to determine the adsorption of water into the soil. The perc test is also very important in agriculture because soil drainage can affect production of crops, including fruits and pecans.
Soil Sampling and Testing Services
The Noble Research Institute agricultural services and research operations receives and prepares soil samples for laboratory testing.