The goal of soil testing is to provide information on the soil properties that are present in a given location or planting area. A soil sample must reflect the overall or average fertility of a yard or field, so given analyses, interpretations and recommendations accurately represent the nutrient or mineral status of the soil. Careful soil sampling is essential for an accurate fertilizer or amendment evaluation and recommendation, which will result in a better environment for plant roots through more efficient fertilizer use, which can increase yields, reduce costs and potentially reduce environmental pollution. For more information, see the fact sheet Soil Testing.
These resources are brought to you by the Cooperative Extension System and your Local Institution
Welcome
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America.
eXtension: more mind reach
Have a question? Try asking one of our Experts
Have a specific question? Try asking one of our Experts
Unlike most other resources on the web, we have experts from Universities around the country ready to answer your questions.
