In observance of Christmas, Ward Laboratories, Inc. will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 29. Drop boxes will remain open outside our Sample Receiving doors as always!
During my time at Ward Laboratories Inc., I have gained a deeper understanding of what trust in agricultural testing and being apart of a value driven organization means. From my very first day, it became clear that Ward Labs is [...]
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 [...]