Interpreting Your Soil Test Reports - Penn State Extension
No "uniform" soil analysis report exists, meaning results and analysis can differ depending on the provider. This article will break down the soil test reports from the Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory (Images 1 and 2). In images 1 and 2, divide the soil tests into four sections. Image 1.
Soil Test Results: "What's Next?" Guide for Homeowners
Jul 5, 2023 · If reading a soil test result has triggered the question "What's next?" don't fear; Penn State Extension is here to help! This article explains next steps after receiving soil test results.
View Your Soil Fertility Report On-line - Penn State College of ...
On-line access to soil fertility reports is available to users of the Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory. To utilize this service, you need to obtain a unique password from the laboratory. The password will give you on-line access only to those samples that were submitted under your name with your password.
Soil Testing - Penn State Extension
Jul 5, 2023 · The test kit consists of a sample submission form, instructions on how to take a soil sample, a sample bag and return envelope for mailing your sample back to the laboratory. What is the procedure for taking soil samples?
Soil Testing — Agricultural Analytical Services Lab — Penn State ...
These tests for major and trace elements assist in monitoring soils that have been amended with biosolids or similar materials. The test is used to evaluate the potential stress of aluminum (Al) on forest tree species when grown on soils with pH less than 5.5.
Soil tests allow you to understand soil fertility in your fields. The accuracy of a soil test starts during the sampling process. Samples must be taken at a consistent depth and in a random nature. The objective is to collect multiple small samples representative of the field majority.
Don't Guess... Soil Test - Penn State Extension
Mar 14, 2023 · The Penn State soil test measures the levels of several essential plant nutrients and recommends proper amounts of lime and fertilizer. The test will measure soil pH, the levels of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium and will also make a nitrogen recommendation.
Soil Fertility Testing - Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
This program is designed as a soil-management tool for farmers, homeowners, landscape contractors, golf-course superintendents, ornamental nurserymen and others interested in the fertility of their soil and in determining the optimum lime and fertilizer requirements of their crop.
Soil Sampling - Penn State Extension
Soil testing on agronomic soils is an important tool used to determine soil fertility and management. In this video, you'll learn importance of soil sampling and how to take a representative soil sample.
How to Read Soil Test Results - lancasterfarming.com
Feb 5, 2023 · In this article, Extension agronomist Justin Brackenrich breaks down the soil test reports from the Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory. The first section consists of the information you filled out when you sent in the soil sample and forms — name, contact and field information.