Soil sampling first step in good fertilizer decisions

Soil samples are a helpful resource for farmers as they provide data to be used for recommendations for limestone, manure and fertilizer.Soil samples should be taken every two to four years to understand nutrient levels available in the soil for the upcoming crop.Fall 2024 has been exceptionally dry. In extremely dry conditions soil test results appear lower than they actually are. Delay soil sampling in extremely dry conditions until rainfall has soaked the depth of sampling, usually 6 inches.B