University of Maryland Extension

Precision Soil Sampling

Author: 
Jarrod Miller
Publication Number: 
FS-1046

One soil sample often represents 10-50 acres and works well for whole field nutrient application. For those who use precision agriculture equipment to target nutrients where they are needed, different methods must be used. Two that have been developed include grid and zone sampling. This publication discusses the methods and ideas behind each sampling type.

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Topic Area: 
Agriculture
Category: 
Soil & Irrigation
Tags: 
Sampling Soil
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