Feed Analysis

F-1   $8.25
  Moisture
Crude Protien
Dry Matter
F-2   $14.85
  Moisture
Crude Protein
Crude Fiber (CF) 
CalculatedTDN
CalculatedNEm, NEg, NEl
Dry Matter
F-3   $14.85
  Moisture
Crude Protein
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)
Calculated TDN
Calculated NEm, NEg, NEl, ME swine
Dry Matter
F-4   $20.90
  Moisture
Crude Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
ADFor CF
Calculated TDN
Calculated NEm, NEg, NEl, ME swine
Dry Matte
F-5   $14.30
  Moisture
Crude Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
Dry Matter
F-6 Liquid Protein Supplement $25.30
  Moisture
Crude Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
Non Protein Nitrogen
Dry Matter
F-7 Molasses $25.30
  Moisture
Dry Matter
TSI
F-8 Mineral Analysis $17.60
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Magnesium
Zinc
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Sulfur
Sodium

Individual Feed Analysis
 
Price shown applicable when added to feed test package
Available Protein
(Includes Test F-1 and acid detergent insoluble protein)
$19.25
Ash $5.50
Extra Minerals
 (Ca, P, K, Mg, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, S, Na)
First Element

$6.00
Each Additional $2.20
Fat, Ether Extract $7.15
Fat, Acid Hydrolysis (Liquid Feeds) $10.45
Fiber, Acid Detergent (ADF) $7.15
Fiber, Crude (CF) $7.15
Fiber, Neutral Detergent (NDF) $8.25
Lignin $14.30
Moisture, Oven $5.50
Moisture, Vacuum Oven $7.70
Moisture, Karl Fisher (Liquid Feeds) $9.90
Molybdenum $11.00
Nitrate-Nitrogen $6.60
Non-Protein Nitrogen (Urea & Ammonium) $8.80
pH $3.30
Protein, Crude $6.60
Protein, Acid Detergent Insoluble (ADICP or Heat Damaged)
Includes ADF
$11.00
Protein, Neutral Detergent Insoluble (NDICP)
Includes NDF
$11.00
Protein, Soluble (Borate Phosphate buffer) $9.90
Prussic Acid $11.00
Salt (Based on Total Chloride) $7.70
Salt (Based on Total Sodium) $7.70
Starch $11.00
Starch and Available Starch $17.60
Total Sugars (as invert) TSI $17.60
Particle Size Screening $17.60
Total Carbon $6.60

Mold and Aflatoxin
 
Mold Count $17.60
Aflatoxin (with other feed tests) $24.20
Moisture and Aflatoxin $28.60

NIR Analysis
NIR (Near Infrared Reflectance)
 
Relative Feed Value (RFV) $13.00
Moisture
Crude Protein
Acid Detergent Fiber
Neutral Detergent Fiber
Calculated TDN
Calculated NEm, NEg, NEl
RFV
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Magnesium
Ash
Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) $15.00
RFV Package
NDF Digestibility
Fat
TDN(1x)
NEL(3m)
Plant Analysis  
Routine Plant Analysis $19.80
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Magnesium Sulfur
Zinc
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Complete Plant Analysis $26.40
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Boron
Sulfur
Zinc
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Super Complete Plant Analysis $34.10
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Boron
Molybdenum
Sulfur
Zinc
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Chloride

Nutrients added to the Routine Plant Analysis test:
Individual Plant Nutrients $6.00
Molybdenum $11.00
NPK $14.30
Nitrate-Nitrogen (Petiole) $6.60
Phosphate-Phosphorus $6.60
Nitrate & Phosphate $12.10
 
Please submit plant samples in paper bags.
Plant analysis provides two approaches to enhancing fertilizer effectiveness. One is the diagnostic approach where plant analysis is made when there is an obvious growth problem in the field. A sample is taken from the poor growing area and compared to a sample from an adjacent normal growing area.
Ward Laboratories, Inc. suggests using this diagnostic approach to researching production problems. The comparative samples are very important for proper interpretation of the analysis. The cost for comparative testing is first sample at regular fee, second sample at one-half the regular fee.
The monitoring approach is used to confirm that the plant had proper nutrition. Plant samples should be taken when the crops are in the bloom (reproductive) stage of growth. Samples taken earlier than bloom stage contain higher levels of nutrients while samples taken during grain fill will be lower. For this reason it is very important to identify the growth stage for proper interpretation.


Water Analysis
W-1 Irrigation Water Quality $19.80
  Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Carbonate
Bicarbonate
Chloride
Sulfate
Nitrate
Boron
Electrical Conductivity
Est. Total Dissolved Solids
Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR)
Adj. Sodium Adsorption Ratio (Adj. SAR)
pH
Total Hardness (Lime)
Total Alkalinity
W-2 Irrigation Nitrate & Sulfate $8.50
W-3 Irrigation Nitrate $5.00
W-4 Livestock Suitability $16.50
  Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Carbonate
Bicarbonate
Chlorid
Sulfate
Nitrate
Electrical Conductivity
Est. Total Dissolved Solids
pH
Total Hardness (Lime)
Total Alkalinity
W-5 Household Complete Mineral Test $26.50
  Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Carbonate
Bicarbonate
Chloride
Sulfate
Nitrate
Fluoride
Iron
Electrical Conductivity
Est. Total Dissolved Solids
pH
Total Hardness
Total Alkalinity
W-6 Household Mineral Test $16.50
  Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Carbonate
Bicarbonate
Chloride
Sulfate
Nitrate
Electrical Conductivity
Est. Total Dissolved Solids
pH
Total Hardness (Lime)
Total Alkalinity
W-7 Household Coliform Bacteria*
(Coliform and E. coli)
$13.00
W-8 Household Coliform Bacteria & Nitrate* $17.00
W-9 Household Coliform Bacteria &
 Complete Mineral Test*
$36.00
W-10 Household Coliform Bacteria & Mineral Test* $26.50
*A special sampling procedure and bottle is required for bacteria testing. Please contact the laboratory for assistance.
Individual Water Analysis  
Ammonium Nitrogen (NH4-N) $6.50
Boron $6.00
Calcium/Magnesium (Total Hardness) $6.00
Carbonate/Bicarbonate (Total Alkalinity) $8.00
Chloride $6.00
Copper $6.00
Electrical Conductivity $3.00
Fluoride $6.00
Iron, Total $6.00
Manganese $6.00
Nitrate $5.00
Nitrite $5.00
pH $3.00
Phosphorus, Ortho $6.00
Phosphorus, Total $6.00
Potassium $4.00
Silica $6.00
Sodium $4.00
Sulfate $6.00
Total Alkalinity
 (Carbonate/Bicarbonate)
$8.00
Total Hardness (Calcium/Magnesium) $6.00
Total Nitrogen $6.50
Total Dissolved Solids $8.00
Total Suspended Solids $8.00

Water Analysis
 
Groundwater Monitoring Wells
Our testing procedures are:
1) NH4-N (Ammonium)
US EPA, Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastewater, EPA-600/4-20 Revised March 1983, Method 351.2. We use Lachat Instruments, Milwaukee, WI; Quik Chem Method 10-107-06-2-A, Ammonia in Surface Water, Wastewater (1992)

2) NO3-N (Nitrate)
US EPA, Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastewater, EPA-600/4-20 Revised March 1983, Method 353.2. We use Lachat Instruments, Milwaukee, WI; Quik Chem Method 10-107-01-1-A, Nitrate/Nitrite, Nitrite in Surface Water, Wastewater (1995)

3) Cl (Chloride)
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th Edition (1992) page 4-49. Method 4500-Cl- B. Argentometric Method.

Collection of Samples:
1) Sample Labels:
The water testing sample bottles should be labeled with the sender address and sample number or sample identification.

2) Chain-of-Custody record:
Fill out sample Information Sheets (obtained from Ward Laboratories) with sender address, customer or client ID, location ID and sample number to accompany each group of samples. A note should indicate analysis desired. Retain one copy for your records.

3) Sample Delivery:
Cool samples as soon as taken and send as soon as practical in a cooler with ice packs. Coolers will be returned to sender. Be sure to enclose Sample Information Sheets.

4) The laboratory assigns laboratory numbers to each container and records numbers on Sample Information Sheet.

5) After results are completed a report of analytical data will be sent to sample submitter along with Sample Information Sheet. Reports may also be e-mailed or faxed.
Determination Container Minimum Sample
Size ml
Preservation Maximum Storage Recommended/Regulatory
Ammonia Plastic 20 H2SO4 at
Collection Time
7 d/28 d
Nitrate Plastic 20 Same as above 7 d/28 d
Chloride Plastic 20 Same as above 7 d/28 d

Herbicide Analysis
  1st Sample Each Addt'l. Sample
Triazine
(atrazine, simazine)
$50.00 $35.00
A random composite soil sample (15 cores) should be taken at a depth of 0-4 or 0-5 inches.

Fertilizer Analysis
 
N, P2O5, K2O, S, Zn, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu $13.20 ea. element
Others upon request  
Lime Quality $24.00
Effective Calcium Carbonate (% ECC)
Lime Purity (% CaCO3)Moisture
Fineness of Grind
Sieve analysis (On 8-mesh, on 60-mesh, and through 60-mesh sieves)
Lime Purity (% CaCO3) $16.50
Please submit liquid fertilizer in a plastic container. Sample containers are available from the laboratory.

Manure, Slurry, and Wastewater Analysis
Standard $30.80
Nitrogen
Total Nitrogen
Ammonium-Nitrogen
Nitrate-Nitrogen
Organic-Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sulfur
Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
Zinc
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Soluble Salts (EC)
pH
Moisture
Dry Matter
SAR
NPK $22.00
Nitrogen, Total
Phosphorus
Potassium
Moisture
Dry Matter


Additional Analysis
Aluminum $8.25
Ash
(Includes an estimated OM & C:N ratio)
$5.50
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 5 day $28.60
Boron $8.80
Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD)
$22.00
Chloride $8.80
Organic Matter (LOI) $4.40
Total Alkalinity $8.80
Volatile Fatty Acids $24.20
Volatile Alkalinity $13.75
Total Corbon $7.70
Warning: Please submit samples in plastic containers.Sample containers are available upon request.
Please contact the laboratory regarding sampling procedure questions.