Services

Grid Sampling

We sample at different grid sizes ranging from 1 to 3.3 acres. We mark and gather multiple cores from each grid to be process in our lab and the results organized by each individual grid.

Laboratory

The Farm Clinic has its own lab that can process your soil samples. A submittal form can be downloaded (below) and sent with any samples brought to our lab. If sampling supplies or instruction are needed contact us so we can help insure a quality soil sample is taken.

Soil Sample Submit Form

Basic Soil Tests

Our basic soil test includes soil pH, lime requirement (buffer pH), phosphorus, potassium calcium, magnesium and CEC.

Trace Elements/Micronutrients Tests

We offer trace element testing for an additional charge on every sample. Our trace element package incluedes cation exchange capacity, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, manganese.

Color Coded Test Results

This is an example of the maps included on our soil test report. Below is a link to a full example of a report that would be give to a grid sampling client.

Example Farm

Farm Clinic Recommendations Program

Soil fertility recommendations are incorporated into our program that utilize the soil test information, crop yields, soil type, cropping and management history, as well as future cropping plans to develop recommendations for lime, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium and micronutrients when requested. Our recommendations utilizes variable rate technology when economical to help implement soil fertilty recommendations to maximize profits.

Using Yield Data for VRA and other analysis

The Farm Clinic can use your yield data to develop crop removal rates for a field and incorporate soil test data to better place nutrients where they are needed. Yield data can also be used to create variable rate seeding maps to help apply seed on richer soils at higher rates and lower rates on thinner soils. We have the capabilities to analyze the correlations or interactions between soil test levels and yield. For these thing to work properly it is paramount that "good" yield data is take by the combine this means calibrating the yield monitor properly.

Soil Test Reports and VRA Files Online

The Farm Clinic is now able to provide soil test reports and VRA files online to customers so you have access to your information 24/7. Contact Andy Bailey for more information about this service.