The new soil test report is divided into seven sections. Graphics report generally, if you submit fewer than four soil samples and. Interpretation of soil test reports for agriculture. Soiltest zinc levels below4 ppm 8 lbacre coupled with ph above 6. However if there is any change in subsoil conditions and properties at places beyond chosen test locations, the soil consultants to be contacted for further guidance. Coring of bedrock was in accordance with the requirements of astm d 21. In analysis, the lab will mix the sample with water, stir, then take a ph reading to get the soil ph value. We can test the soil and plant for nutrients and disease. Soil test levels should be maintained in the optimum range. In this unit, students will learn how to collect soil samples for laboratory analysis, and interpret and use soil analysis report data as a tool for soil quality assessment. The results of chemical analysis of the collected samples are given in table 2 below. Each nutrient tested is reported in pounds per acre and assigned a soil test rating. For an additional fee, you may request a test for organic matter, soluble salts, and several micronutrients.
Geotechnical services report florida department of. The university of minnesota soil test report contains five sections that we will go through in the same order as they. Crop yield increase due to nutrient addition is likely at low soil test values and unlikely. Also, test soil for soluble h2o cations especially calcium and. Each fertilizer rate is o applied to specific plot areas or to several. Tpsl air dries soil at 81f to avoid altering soil chemistry for best accuracy. The following tests was performed by the students of civil engineering department u.
The soil health report shows the aspects of the soil needing attention in order to alleviate constraints and thus enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Other useful measures on the report, such as cation exchange capacity cec, organic matter, and base saturation, further define soil factors related to nutrient. The example soil test reports are in exactly the same format as the one you received in the mail from the university of minnesota soil testing laboratory. Danville city office 128 third avenue danville, va 245402710 4347996558 virginia tech soil testing laboratory 145 smyth hall 0465 185 ag quad ln blacksburg, va 24061.
We assume that a soil sample accurately represents the soil and crop conditions in the field or area that is sampled. Fertilizer w is added in increments such as 20, 40, 60, r 80 pounds per acre. Uga soil, plant, and water laboratory when it expanded its analytical services to water testing. Identify analytical results from nutrients, organic matter, ph, ec and cec from the lab report. How to interpret my soil test report smart fertilizer. The moisture content at this boundary is arbitrarily defined as the water content at which two halves of a soil cake will flow together, for a distance of.
Summary of all subsurface exploration data, including subsurface soil profile. Computer soil test report results of each soil test and corresponding recommendations are printed by computer and mailed to the grower. Macronutrients macronutrients that may be tested in your soil include n, phosphorus p, potassium k, s, calcium ca and magnesium mg. Figures 1, 2, and 3 are the front and back of the soil information form mp188 and the soil test report form mp189 currently being used. Other useful measures on the report, such as cation exchange capacity cec, organic matter, and base saturation, further define soil factors related to. The new forms made it possible to report soil test results both numerically and graphically. Interpret soil analysis results for ph and salinity.
The soil test report, together with the growers close familiarity with his crop and field conditions, give the grower the startingpoint for deciding on a fertilizer program. The purpose of these services is to provide information and geotechnical engineering. Soil testing and interpreting soil test results are critical for determining optimum fertilizer rates. To gain the most benefit from soil testing, it is important to become familiar with all aspects of your soil test report. Soil testing laboratory, you will receive a report that includes the test results and recommendations based on those results. Interpreting soil test results sustainable agriculture. The new report form presents additional information to help the user under stand the meaning of the numbers in the report. Reading and interpreting soil test reports unit overview soil analyses can help form the basis of a sound soil fertility and plant nutrition program. Understanding the soil test report charlotte glen, horticulture agent nc state extension chatham county center. The university of arkansas soil test report was revised in 2006. What types of soil tests required for building construction. Soil health assessment report crop and soil science.
These results are used to develop fertilizer recommendations. Soil test zinc levels below4 ppm 8 lbacre coupled with ph above 6. The appearance of the report will depend on the number of samples you submit and the type of plants you are growing. There is also basic information on each nutrient or soil property and how it pertains to soils in this region. The worm test worms are great indicators of the overall health of your soil, especially in terms of biological activity. Soil samples from the test borings were visually classified in the field by jacques whitford in accordance with the unified soil classification system uscs. Disease testing is offered and well appreciated by many customers. How to read and interpret soil analysis report data. To obtain meaningful test results, you must sample soil correctly, at the same time. Various other sources should be consulted for more indepth discussion of soil test interpretations and information on missouris soil testing program. This is a readily available form preferred by most plants.
The soil tests were run by different procedures, to provide examples from around the u. T peshawar the list of experiments can be seen in table of contents under the supervision of sir engr. Soil fertility and planting decisions in absence of a. The university of minnesota soil test report contains five sections that with one exception we will go through in the same order as they appear in the report. In 1997, a new soil test report form was developed for reporting soil test results and limestone and fertilizer recommendations. Interpretation of soil test reports for agriculture land resources. Soil test reports vary from laboratory to laboratory.
Osu soil test interpretations hailin zhang director, soil, water, and forage analytical laboratory bill raun brian arnall soil fertility research nutrient management specialist the following tables are soil test interpretations of major crops for the most commonly deficient plant nutrients in oklahoma. Three samples of soil test reports report sample 1 this is a soil test result i received in 2015 for the back lawn section of my yard. Soil testing gives makes a good starting point for making better fertilizer management decisions. The bray p1 extraction method is used for soils west of the cascade mountain range, and the olsen sodium. Testing offered on atlantic giant pumpkin is ever growing.
Understanding the numbers on your soil test report fsa2118. The soil test report also shows the ph of the soil sample and, if acid, provides a guideline for the amount of necessary liming material. Understanding the soil test report chatham county 4h. Proceedings of the 4th panamerican conference on soil mechanics and foundation engineering. Interpreting a soil test report agvise laboratories. You can use soil tests as a diagnostic tool or to identify trends through time. Interpretations of a number of commonly used soil testsrelating test levels to generalfertility categoriesare given later in the chapter see tables 21. One example contains recommendations for an established perennial fruit crop, grapes, and the other example contains recommendations for three annual vegetable crops. Plant tissueand soil analyses should be used together to. Many labs estimate the cation exchange capacity that would exist at ph 7 or even. In such a case, an old soil test report is still useful to gauge the need for p. This can include a fertilizer recommendation for achieving the yield goal of the commodity to be grown, which are usually based on local university research for your particular area. Reading and interpreting soil test reports introduction 431 lecture 1. In addition, a copy of each report is retained by the laboratory and one copy is sent to the growers county extension office.
Pdf regular soil testing is an important element in nutrient management. While the geotechnical report content and format will vary by project size and highway agency, all geotechnical reports should contain certain basic essential information, including. Tests desired for each sample must be indicated on the information sheet. Pdf laboratory soil testing report by arvind kumar jha. Wachusett community college, gardner, ma geotechnical report may14, 2009 page 3 4. As an example, if a soil test report from three years ago found soil test p levels were in the aboveoptimum range, a new soil test would very likely still test aboveoptimum. Soil nutrient deficiencies decrease soil quality and increase the risks of plant. Example soil test report horticultural crops soil testing. Recommendations made in the report are hence valid only for tested locations only. This guide explains each soil test parameter on a soil test report. Osu soil test interpretations hailin zhang director, soil, water, and forage analytical laboratory bill raun brian arnall soil fertility research nutrient management specialist the following tables are soil test interpretations of major crops for the most commonly deficient plant nutrients in.
Understanding and interpreting your soil analysis report all analyses and recommendations are based on the sample as submitted to the laboratory. If you have earthworms, chances are that you also have all of the beneficial microbes and bacteria that make for healthy soil and strong plants. Therefore the utmost care should be taken to minimize the effect of these processes in order for the results of laboratory tests to represent the insitu soil behavior accurately. The soil analysis report that you will receive back from the lab should consist of all the attributes of the soil test you selected when you sent off your samples.
The new report form presents additional information to help the user under. Floyd county office 209 fox street, nw floyd, va 24091 5407459307 virginia tech soil testing laboratory 145 smyth hall 0465 185 ag quad ln blacksburg, va 24061. Prepared an engineering report summarizing our field and laboratory testing, the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions encountered and general preliminary evaluation and design recommendations for bridge and box culvert structures. Historical soil test calibration data in oregon have been developed in relation to two specific phosphorus extractions methods. Reading and interpreting soil test reports ucsc casfs. If more than one crop is being grown, there will be separate reports for each crop type. Boring logs along with a site location plan and boring location plan are included in appendix a of this report. The test will measure soil ph, the levels of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium and will also make a nitrogen recommendation. Relatively undisturbed soil samples were recovered at selected intervals within the boringranging from approximately 3 to 5 feet, using a twoinch outside diameter standard penetration test spt sampler. Its important that other soil factors, including organic matter content, soil texture and drainage be taken into consideration when interpreting sulfur soil test and.
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