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05/08/2023
The MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab (SPNL) ceased operation as of Dec. 31, 2022. Please do not ship any samples to SPNL as they will not be processed. Information about how to get a soil test is available in this article:
Soil testing returns through MSU Extension! MSU Extension launches new soil testing program for home gardeners and commercial growers.
We got through the April showers, and while you're waiting on May flowers, there's no better time to soil test your garden in preparation for the blooms to come. We are open and accepting samples!
05/01/2020
An update regarding our lab operations:
10/17/2019
Did you know?
Stalk nitrate testing is the ideal test to determine nitrate concentration & get on track for next year's crop! Nitrogen status of a corn crop is best measured 1-3 weeks after the black layers have formed on 80% of the kernels. Contact us to submit a sample!
09/20/2019
Wonder what we even do here? testing is integral to cultivating healthy crops, lawns, and gardens. Check out the journey of a regular soil sample here at our lab!
09/13/2019
Did you know? Check out our fun fact of the day!
09/09/2019
Meet Jon Dahl, SPNL's PI and our resident soil testing expert! Jon received his MS in crop and soil sciences from MSU and has since spent 35 years doing various research in this very lab. Come say hi!