Soil Testing Resources from St. Joseph County MSU Extension
Soil Testing Fee Schedule For 2009
The MSU Soil Testing Laboratory conducts soil fertility tests for Agriculture, Lawn, Garden and Ornamental Production.
For 2009, a standard field soil test is $10.00, a regular lawn and garden soil test is $12.00 per sample.
Additional charges for analyses are as follows:
Zinc, Manganese - $7.00; Copper - $4.00, Iron -$4.00, Boron - $9.00, Sulfur - $9.00, Organic Matter Content - $6.00
Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Test (PSNT) - $10, PSNT + Ammonium $13.00, Nitrates (NO3-N) - $10.00
Click here to view the complete list of services available from the soil testing laboratory at MSU
Soil Testing Tips For Agriculture
Click here to view the MSU Extension Bulletin "Sampling Soils for Fertilizer and Lime Recommendations" written by Dr. Darryl Warncke, MSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences.
Collect soil samples and fill out the form "Field Soil Test Information Sheet"
Soil Testing Tips For Home Gardeners and Lawn Care
Click here to view the MSU web page "Sampling Lawns, Gardens and Ornamental Plantings for Fertilizer and Lime Recommendations" authored by by Jennie Stanger, Monroe County Consumer Horticulture Educator.
More Information Available from the MSU Soil and Plant Testing Lab
Link to the MSU Soil Testing Lab Website