Penn state soil testing

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I collected samples from my foodplots at camp 2 or 3 weeks ago. Was going to use Dairy one again, but I see Penn state is a touch cheaper. And they have wildlife food plot as a code. Dairy one removed their rye with legumes crop code.

Anybody have a sample of what the $10 test is? Was originally planning on getting a good test for my better plot, and basic pH buffered testing for my other 2 spots. Sandy soil, good organic material in the better plot, more sandy in the other 2.

No big plot plans just maybe mow once in the summer, spray then lightly disc or throw n grow some rye n clover around mid august. Will lightly fertilize to get the organic matter up in the plots.

 

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Whats everybody's goto for soil testing?

 

[T-Max]

Whats everybody's goto for soil testing?

I just use the local extension office. The agent will always call and discuss the results so I can ask food plot specific questions.


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[Bearswamper]

I have used PSU for the last several years. Here's what you get: pH, P ppm, K ppm, Mg ppm-----w/ bar graph noting below min./optimum/ above optimum.........Limestone recomm/ Mg recomm
Based on your intended crop it lists N to be added in lb/ A.........phosphate to be added in lb/A......potash to be added in lb/A
You can list requirements req'd for 2 other alternative crops
Also lists Calcium in ppm/ acidity (meq/100g) / % saturation of the CEC for K, Mg, Ca
Lastly trace elements in Zn ppm, Cu ppm, Sulfur ppm and has a chart for these listing normal ranges in Penna soils
I had soil tests from PSU, Bio-logic, and Whitetail Institute.........all the same info except WTI gives you % organic matter and PSU charges for the extra test