Anyone still collecting soil samples in their fields? I know a lot of people were able to get into their fields early this fall with the dry weather and early harvest conditions. If you need soil bags for or other soil sampling supplies, contact a representative at Midwest Laboratories #labnews Google+: View post on Google+…
Category Archives: Soil Testing News
Soil samples being received at Midwest Laboratories
Today is one of the largest days of samples received. This is the carryover just off of our conveyor belt. There are still piles that you cannot see to the right. Soil Sample Layout
Michigan AG Expo
Check out our booth at this great show! We are proud to have a booth at this show for the first time. Say hi to Jim Fasching and learn more about agricultural testing.
Review of last week
Last week a large number of plant and soil samples arrived at the laboratory. Last Wednesday, we received over 9.000 soil samples and 1,000 plants. Thankfully, we have the capacity to handle these types of volumes. In addition, with our investment in the latest technology we are able to analyze these samples and have results…
Lawn and Garden Test
Check out the lawnandgardentest.com site! Lots of information regarding steps you can take to help you with your lawn maintenance. Also, you can order your own lawn sampling supplies and analysis
This Weeks Highlights
Spring Planting Hopefully with today’s sunshine, warmer temperatures and windy conditions, the soil will be able to dry and spring planting can get back on course. Also check the soil temperatures in your area. New Lawn and Garden Site Check out the new lawnandgardentest.com site. Lots of information at your finger tips. This site will…
Lead in soil
This spring, a number of urban growers have inquired about starting a garden and getting their soil tested for lead. It is a very good idea. At the present time, a part of the city of Omaha has been in an EPA Lead Cleanup project because of lead that was produced over 5o years ago…
Planting Season is almost here.
In talking to some soil samplers it appears that samplers are getting in the fields and collecting soil samples as we speak. With the month of April starting today, growers are getting closer to planting their crops. I know the past few years, we have tried to plant our crop after the 20th of April….
Soil Probes
Soil Probes This time of year is soil sampling season, a number of growers are collecting soil samples for analysis to determine what steps will be needed for a successful soil fertility plan. Hopefully, you have ordered your soil bags and you may need to evaluate the purchase of a soil probe. Purchasing a Soil…