Over the past week, I spent some extra time in our sample prep department. I saw a lot of samples with a lot of dirt. This coincided with several phone calls from forage producers wondering why their relative forage quality [...]
The economics of good soil health is one of the most critical factors in sustainable and profitable agriculture. Yet, many operations overlook the hidden costs of not testing their soil. At Ward Laboratories, Inc., we help farmers and agribusinesses make [...]
Each year, as October comes to a close, I receive calls from producers asking about the best time to analyze soil biology using the Soil Health Assessment (SHA) or Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) test packages. These tests provide key insights [...]
Mycotoxins in stored feed can be detrimental to animal health with swine and poultry species being especially susceptible. Livestock health issues and poor performance due to the presence of mycotoxins in feed and result is significant economic losses. Mycotoxins are [...]