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Soil Analysis

Prices effective January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

2024 Soil One-Pager

Soil Analysis Packages
S-1 BASIC $17.35
  pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Base Saturation (%), Soluble Salts, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium  
S-101 BASIC + OM + S $19.55
  pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Base Saturation (%), Soluble Salts, Organic Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur  
S-4 ROUTINE $23.65
  pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Base Saturation (%), Soluble Salts, Organic Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper  
S-401 ROUTINE PLUS CHLORIDE $28.60
S-5 COMPLETE ROUTINE PLUS BORON $28.60
  pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Base Saturation (%), Soluble Salts, Organic Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Boron  
S-501 COMPLETE PLUS CHLORIDE $33.30
S-7 ALFALFA/CLOVER SPECIAL $22.55
  pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Soluble Salts, Base Saturation (%), Organic Matter, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur, Boron  
S-9 SOIL NITRATE $7.15
S-901 SUBSOIL NITRATE PLUS SULFUR $10.75
S-10 SALINITY (SATURATED PASTE EXTRACT) $35.75
  SAR, Electrical Conductivity, pH, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur, Chloride  
Individual Soil Analysis
  ALUMINUM (KCl Extractable) $9.65
  AMMONIUM (2N KCl) $7.15
  BORON (Hot Water) $7.70
  BULK DENSITY  
  Call for details.  
  CATIONS (K, Ca, Mg, Na by NH4 Acetate Extraction) $6.90
  CHLORIDE (0.01M CaNo3 Extract) $7.15
  MICROS (Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu by DTPA extraction) $6.90
  MOLYBDENUM (HOT WATER) $7.70
  ORGANIC MATTER (LOI) $6.60
  pH (pH, BpH, EC, Excess Lime) $7.15
  PHOSPHORUS (Bray P1, Bray P2, Mehlich 3 P or Olsen P) $6.90
  PRE-SIDEDRESS NITRATE FOR CORN (12″ deep soil sample when corn is 12″ tall) $7.15
  ROCKS AND ROOTS (greater than 2mm diameter) $50.00
  SALT pH (0.01M CaCl2; pH, buffer pH) $7.15
  SOIL CARBONATES (ALKALINITY, CaCO3) $17.90
  SOIL MOISTURE $7.15
  TEXTURE BY FEEL $6.35
  TEXTURE BY HYDROMETER $16.50
  TOTAL DRY WEIGHT OF SAMPLE RECEIVED $13.75
  TOTAL (Combustion Method)  
  Nitrogen $10.45
  Carbon $9.50
  Nitrogen and Carbon $19.80
  Organic Carbon $13.00
  OTHER INDIVIDUAL TOTAL DIGEST ELEMENTS  
  Contact the lab for individual element price.
  TOTAL NUTRIENT DIGEST $52.55
Heavy Metals
  Digest* Fee $23.65/ sample
  Heavy Metals $23.65/ metal/ sample
  Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Nickel, Selenium, Strontium, Vanadium  

*All samples analyzed for heavy metals will be charged a $21.50 digestion fee per sample regardless of the number of metals analyzed.

Nematode Testing
Soil $90.50
Cyst $52.25
Root $90.50
Soil & Roots $103.40
Cyst & Soil $103.40
Cyst, Soil, & Roots $107.00

Soil Health Analysis

Updated January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

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Soil Health Analysis
PLFA $100.95
Total bacteria (Gram (+), Gram (-)), Total Fungi (Arbuscular Mycorrhizae, Saprophytes) Protozoa, Undifferentiated Microorganisms  
Soil Health Assessment $61.90
BIOLOGICAL: Soil Respiration 24 hour CO2, H20 Extract: ammonium-N, nitrate-N, Total N, Total Organic Carbon, Total Organic N; CHEMICAL: Ammonium acetate extract: K, Ca, Mg, Na; DTPA Extract: Zn, Fe, Mn Cu; Mehlich 3 Extract: P (Olsen P or Bray P-1 also available), S; soil pH, Soluble Salts, OM, Sum of Cations (CEC) and Base Saturation; PHYSICAL: Water Stable Aggregates (modified)  
SOIL RESPIRATION TEST $29.70
Measure of soil respiration CO2-C, ppm C as an indicator of microbial biomass and potential activity  
ENZYMES $29.70/sample/enzyme
β-glucosidase (BG) – Carbon Cycle, N-Acetyl-β-glucosaminidase (NAG) – Nitrogen Cycle, Phosphodiesterase (PHD) – Phosphorus Cycle, Alkaline Phosphatase (AlkP) – Phosphorus Cycle, Acid Phosphatase (AcP) – Phosphorus Cycle, Arylsulfatase (ARS) – Sulfur Cycle  
POX-C, (ppm) SOIL $23.65
Permanganate active labile carbon  
WET AGGREGATE STABILITY $35.75
% Aggregate Stability, 0.25-2.0 mm fraction  
AVAILABLE WATER HOLDING CAPACITY $30.25
Field capacity minus wilting point  
TOTAL NUTRIENT DIGEST $52.55
Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Boron, Molybdenum, Pounds per acre calculated for depth of sample  
Autoclaved-Citrate Extractable (ACE) Soil Protein $23.65
Measures proteins in soil that are sourced from plants, microbes, and other decomposing organisms  
Individual Soil Health Analysis
H2O EXTRACT $17.90
Ammonium-Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, Total Organic Carbon, Total Organic Nitrogen (by difference)  
  H3A EXTRACT $20.00

Plant Analysis

Prices effective January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

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PLANT ANALYSIS
P-2 ROUTINE $31.65
  Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Boron, Molybdenum  
P-205 P-2 + TOTAL CARBON $42.90
  Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Boron, Molybdenum, Total Carbon  
P-12 P-2 MINUS NITROGEN $21.45
  Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Boron, Molybdenum  
P-3 SUPER COMPLETE $41.55
  Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Molybdenum, Boron, Chloride  
P-4 CORN STALK NITRATE $15.15
  A corn stalk nitrate sample is taken from 6 inches to 14 inches above the soil surface. A sample should contain 10 8-inch stalks.  
P-405 CARBON:NITROGEN RATIO $19.80
  Nitrogen, Total Carbon  
P-419 COVER CROP NUTRIENT COMPLETE $52.25
  Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Molybdenum, Boron, Total Carbon, C:N Ratio, Dry Matter (%), Forage Yield (ton/ac), Biomass Weight As Is  
P-420 COVER CROP SUPER COMPLETE $66.00
  P-419 plus Chloride  
INDIVIDUAL PLANT ANALYSIS
  ALUMINUM $9.35
  with P-2, P-212, P-205, or P-3  
  Chloride $9.65
  DRY MATTER $9.65
  NITROGEN $10.45
  NITRATE-NITROGEN $9.65
  PHOSPHATE-PHOSPHORUS $9.35
  SODIUM $4.70
  with P-2, P-212, P-205, or P-3  
  TOTAL CARBON $10.45
Heavy Metals
  Digest* Fee $23.65/ sample
  Heavy Metals $23.65/ metal/ sample
  Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Nickel, Selenium, Strontium, Vanadium  

 

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 for researching production problems. The comparative samples are very important for proper interpretation of the analysis. The testing fee for the normal comparative sample is one- half the regular fee.

The monitoring approach is used to confirm that the plant has proper nutrition. Plant samples should be taken while the crops are at the bloom (reproductive) stage of growth. Samples taken earlier than bloom stage contain higher levels of nutrients. For this reason, it is very important to identify the growth stage for proper interpretation.

Water Analysis

Prices effective January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

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Agricultural Water Analysis
W-1 IRRIGATION WATER QUALITY $28.60
  Bicarbonate, Boron, Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, Magnesium, Nitrate, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Hardness (CaCo3), Total Alkalinity (CaCo3), Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Electrical Conductivity, Adj. SAR, pH, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, Cation/Anion Balance  
W-101 SUB-SURFACE IRRIGATION $79.50
  Bicarbonate, Boron, Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, Magnesium, Nitrate, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate, Iron, Manganese, Total Hardness (CaCo3), Total Alkalinity (CaCo3), Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Electrical Conductivity, Adj. SAR, pH, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, Iron Bacteria, Acid Titration Curve, pHc, Cation/Anion Balance  
W-2 NITRATE AND SULFATE $14.00
W-3 NITRATE AND NITRITE $8.25
W-4 LIVESTOCK SUITABILITY $27.50
  Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, Magnesium, Nitrate, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Hardness (CaCO3), Total Alkalinity (CaCo3), Electrical Conductivity, pH, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, Cation/Anion Balance  
W-810 HYDROPONIC FERTILIZER TEST $68.50
  Ammonium Nitrogen, Bicarbonate, Boron, Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nitrate, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, Zinc, Electrical Conductivity, pH, Cation/Anion Balance  
Household & Commercial Water Analysis
W-5 HOUSEHOLD COMPLETE MINERAL TEST $35.75
 

Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, Fluoride, Iron, Magnesium, Nitrate, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Hardness (CaCo3), Total Alkalinity (CaCo3), Electrical Conductivity, pH, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, Cation/Anion Balance

For an additional fee, you can order a convenient kit that includes the Household Complete Mineral Test, prepaid postage, a clean sample bottle, and necessary packaging. To order the kit, click here.

 
W-501 BREWERS TEST $35.75
 

Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, Iron, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Hardness (CaCo3), Total Alkalinity (CaCo3), Electrical Conductivity, pH, Est. Total Dissolved Solids, Cation/Anion Balance

For an additional fee, you can order a convenient kit that includes the Brewers Test, prepaid postage, a clean sample bottle, and necessary packaging. To order the kit, click here.

 
W-7 HOUSEHOLD COLIFORM BACTERIA* $23.65
  Coliform, E. Coli  
W-903 Wine Water Test $59.40
   Iron, Manganese, Aluminum, Silica, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Total Hardness (CaCO3), Turbidity, pH  
INDIVIDUAL WATER ANALYSIS
  ALUMINUM $8.25
  AMMONIUM $8.25
  BORON $8.25
  CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM (HARDNESS) $16.50
  CARBONATE / BICARBONATE $9.65
  CHLORIDE $8.25
  COPPER $8.25
  FECAL BACTERIA $22.85
  FLUORIDE $8.25
  IRON $8.25
  IRON RELATED BACTERIA $22.85
  MANGANESE $8.25
  MOLYBDENUM $8.25
  NITRITE $8.25
  ORTHO PHOSPHORUS $8.25
  pH $8.25
  POTASSIUM $8.25
  SILICA $8.25
  SODIUM $8.25
  SULFUR $8.25
  TOTAL CARBON $9.65
  TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (GRAVIMETRIC) $11.85
  TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON $9.65
  TOTAL NITROGEN $9.65
  TOTAL PHOSPHORUS $8.25
  TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS

$11.85

 

TURBIDITY

$8.25
 

ZINC

$8.25
Heavy Metals
  ARSENIC $23.65
  BARIUM $23.65
  CADMIUM $23.65
  CHROMIUM $23.65
  COBALT $23.65
  LEAD $23.65
  NICKEL $23.65
  SELENIUM $23.65
  STRONTIUM $23.65
  VANADIUM $23.65

Fertilizer / Lime Analysis

Updated January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

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Fertilizer / Lime Analysis
FERTILIZER ANALYSIS $17.60 per element
Boron, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Iron, Nitrogen, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Zinc, Specific Gravity Included (Liquids)  
SCREENING TEST (Approximate Fertilizer Analysis) $211.20
Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur, Zinc, Specific Gravity Included (Liquids)  
LIME PURITY %CaCO3 $25.85
LIME QUALITY %ECC $33.30
Effective Calcium Carbonate (%ECC), Lime Purity (%CaCO3), Moisture, Fineness of grind, Sieve Analysis (on 8-mesh, on 60-mesh, and through 60-mesh sieves)  
Heavy Metals
Digest* Fee $23.65/ sample
Heavy Metals $23.65/ metal/ sample
Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Nickel, Selenium

*All samples analyzed for heavy metals will be charged a $23.65 digestion fee per sample regardless of the number of metals analyzed.

Manure, Slurry, Compost and Wastewater Analysis

Updated January 1, 2024. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in USD.

2024 Fertilizer & Manure One-Page

Manure, Slurry, Compost and Wastewater Analysis
MANURE & COMPOST STANDARD $46.20
pH, Boron, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Total Nitrogen, Ammonium-Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Organic-Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur, Zinc, Soluble Salts, Moisture, Dry Matter, SAR Sodium  
MANURE & COMPOST STANDARD + ASH $55.85
MANURE & COMPOST STANDARD + TOTAL CARBON $56.40
Routine plus Total Carbon and C:N Ratio  
Individual Analysis
ASH $9.35
BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (5 DAY) $46.20
BULK DENSITY $8.25
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND $46.20
CHLORIDE $9.35
DISSOLVED OXYGEN $9.35
DRY MATTER $9.35
ORGANIC CARBON  $11.85
PARTIAL ALKALINITY $14.30
Percent Dirt $13.20
pH & EC $9.35
TOTAL ALKALINITY $14.30
TOTAL CARBON $10.20
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS $11.85
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS $11.85
TOTAL SOLIDS* $9.35

 

Heavy Metals
Digest Fee* $23.65/ sample
Heavy Metals $23.65/ metal/ sample
Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Nickel, Selenium

*All samples analyzed for heavy metals will be charged a $23.65 digestion fee per sample regardless of the number of metals analyzed.