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Agricultural Testing Services: Leaf Sampling
Reasons for Leaf Testing
The most reliable indicator of pecan or fruit tree fertility is the foliage. A chemical analysis can save money on fertilizer, but the sample must be taken correctly and at...
Agricultural Testing Services: Water Testing
Water Testing for Human Consumption
For information on testing water for human consumption in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Individuals living in Texas can...
How to Sample Forage for Haying or Grazing
Forage sampling in a standing pasture allows us to get a feed value estimate of forages that will be fed to livestock. Pasture and Range Consultant Hugh Aljoe demonstrates two forage sampling methods...
How to Take a Pecan Leaf Test
It is critical to accurately measure the nutrient needs of pecan trees for successful orchard management. Leaf tissue can serve as an indicator of both limiting and excess nutrients. Charles Rohla,...
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Disclaimer for Hemp and Cannabis testing
Attention: The Noble Research institute, LLC does not currently provide testing services or recommendations for Hemp or Medical Cannabis Production. If you...
New testing methods measure soil organics
Traditional soil test methods have typically involved treating a soil sample with various acids and other reagents to extract a portion of the inorganic nutrients in the soil. This can hopefully be done with as few processes as possible to be fast and cheap, and fit the industrial model.
Test Your Soil Before Applying Lime, Fertilizer
Soil testing offers information that can lead to more informed decision-making and ultimately greater productivity and profitability. Sample in early spring for summer crops and in the summer for fall and winter crops.
Hay Shows: A Fading Tradition With Benefits Yet to Give
Whether you are buying, selling or just producing hay for personal use, testing is an invaluable tool. Forage testing is also a large part of another tool that seems to be becoming a thing of the past: the local hay show.
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.