Collecting Soil Samples
- Soil Sampling Procedures for Nutrient Management
Soil sampling procedures for nutrient management
- Comparison of Soil Test Labs
Agricultural Nutrient Management Lab Information
A list of recommended soil testing labs
Plant Tissue Samples
- Sample Collection & Preparation for Perennial Fruit Crops
- Tissue Sampling for Vineyards
- Comparison of Some Labs Testing Plant Tissue
Agricultural Nutrient Management Lab Information
A list of recommended plant tissue testing labs from the Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Nematology Assay Testing Laboratories
Laboratories - Virginia Tech will accept Maryland samples
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Virginia Tech
Fax: 540-722-8380
Sampling procedure and the submission form (pdf) For testing and submission procedures, contact:
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Grapevine Diseases Assay Testing Laboratories
Testing laboratories that test grapevine leafroll, grapevine fanleaf, grapevine virus B, Pierce's disease, rupestris stem pitting virus, Red Blotch, etc.
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Mailing Address P. O. Box 285, Davis, California 95616
Agri-Analysis LLC Phone: (800) 506-9852 | Fax: (530) 757-4655 |
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Shipping Address Phone: (530) 387-3270 |
Eurofins BioDiagnosticsToll free phone number |
Eurofins BDI - River Falls 507 Highland Drive 1821 Vista View Drive |
Sunburst Plant Disease Clinic |
Send Samples: Phone: (209) 667-4442 |
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Street and Mailing Address: Phone: (509) 786-9230 |
Pre-Plant BioRenovation and Soil Conditioning for New Vineyard and Small Fruit Plantings
While many sites are planted to small fruit crops with little soil preparation beyond conventional lime and fertility adjustments and seem to do well for some years, others show signs of early plant decline or never seem to reach their full productive potential. This latter scenario doesn't only occur with old sites where fruit had been planted previously, but can develop even on sites that are left fallow for many years.
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More information on soil testing and quality
- Agricultural Nutrient Management Program
The Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, which is funded by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), provides the following services: nutrient management plan development for Maryland farmers through a network of nutrient management advisors located in all 23 county Extension offices; and continuing education and technical support for certified nutrient management consultants and certified farm operators via state and regional nutrient management specialists.
- Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts (MASCD) serves as the voice for Maryland's 24 soil and water conservation districts on state legislative issues. It also provides a forum for training, policy-making and the exchange of information at their annual and quarterly gatherings. MASCD's mission is to promote practical and effective soil, water, and related natural resources programs to all citizens through individual conservation districts on a voluntary basis through leadership, education, cooperation and local direction.
- Soil Health: Soil Physical Properties (Web-Video)
Soil health depends on the biological, physical and chemical properties of soil. The video will talk about some of the physical properties of soil including organic matter, aggregate stability, water infiltration and compaction. By Penn State Extension
- Web Soil Survey (WSS)
WSS provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world. NRCS has soil maps and data available online for more than 95 percent of the nation's counties and anticipates having 100 percent in the near future. The site is updated and maintained online as the single authoritative source of soil survey information.