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SOIL AND PLANT TESTING LABORATORY




The Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory analyzes soil, plant, water, manure,
compost and greenhouse media. The laboratory provides quality testing and
unbiased, research-based recommendations to clients for economically viable and
environmentally safe nutrient management practices.

The fee-based services are available to farmers, homeowners, vegetable and fruit
growers, lawn and landscape specialists, golf course managers, consultants,
researchers and government agencies.

The services that we offer include:

 * Analyzing soil for nutrient content and fertility status
 * Providing recommendations for economical, environmentally safe and balanced
   fertilizer and lime applications
 * Special soil tests for nutrient management plans and for addressing
   environmental issues
 * Analyzing potting mixes for nursery growers
 * Analyzing plant tissue for field crops, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and
   turfs
 * Compost testing
 * Manure analysis
 * Water testing for domestic, irrigation, poultry and livestock suitability

Note:  MU Extension does not endorse commercial products.

VIDEOS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING AND USING SOIL TEST REPORTS

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UNDERSTANDING SOIL TESTS

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ON-FARM COMPOST USE

Using compost analyses and soil test reports to determine field application
rates

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SOIL TESTING FOR GROWING SUCCESS

For commercial horticultural soil test reports

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AMENDING SOIL

pH and salinity management (for commercial horticulture)

Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
 * About us
 * Faculty and staff
 * Soil analysis
 * Plant analysis
 * Compost analysis
 * Greenhouse media analysis
 * Manure analysis
 * Water analysis
 * Submit samples
 * Services for researchers
 * Missouri Soil Testing Association accreditation program
 * Publications

Forms for samples
Pay online for soil testing



NEWS

MU PLANT DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC OFFERS FREE WHEAT VIRUS TESTS

March 8, 2023

GREAT LANDSCAPES BEGIN WITH QUALITY TOPSOIL

May 19, 2022

MANAGING POTASSIUM AND PHOSPHORUS WHEN PRICES ARE HIGH

November 4, 2021

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AMENDING SOIL PH (VIDEO)



Video about soil pH and salinity management (for commercial horticulture) by
Juan Cabrera-Garcia, Field Specialist in Horticulture.



HOW TO TAKE A SOIL SAMPLE (VIDEO)



Learn how to do soil sampling and see the process for having samples tested.



LAWN FERTILIZER CALCULATOR



Use this MU Extension Lawn Fertilizer Calculator to estimate the coverage area
and application rate.



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