Growers are looking ahead to the next crop year and seeking ways to leverage the last days of 2025 to position themselves for success. It is not just new machinery and products that will help them succeed. Your agronomy services will play a huge part in that as well. Soil Sampling Does Not Have to… Read More
How Does Sample Depth Affect Soil Test Results?
Consistency in Sampling Depth is Key It is important to maintain a consistent sampling depth when collecting soil samples for many reasons including: Nutrient and pH levels vary with depth: Soil pH, organic matter, and nutrient levels (like phosphorus and potassium) can fluctuate significantly at different soil depths. The top layers generally have more root… Read More
Soil Sampling: Behind the Scenes
Providing independent site-specific services and soil sampling to agronomy service providers so you can lead your growers with your expertise! Behind the Scenes: How SoilView brings it all together It takes many steps to transform a quality sample into actionable results. Every customer has unique needs and high expectations. SoilView takes a systematic approach to… Read More
How Many Cores Does It Take to Be Confident in Soil Test Results?
Confidence is Crucial Independent University soil sampling research clearly shows that a sufficient number of cores and precise depth control are crucial for the confidence of soil test results. Here is an excerpt from Iowa State University’s CROP 3108 talking about some requirements they’ve found for the number of cores in a quality sample: As… Read More
Importance of Taking Multiple Soil Samples: Grids vs Composite Samples
Experience You Can Rely On When you need to provide growers with clear, expert recommendations, independent soil sampling and site-specific services give you the confidence to lead. Taking multiple soil grid samples is important. There are good reasons to take more soil samples. Your sampling choices can result in capitalizing on opportunities or restricting future… Read More
Why In-Crop Sampling Is Safe For Your Crops
A common concern we hear from growers is about potential crop damage during early-in-crop (EIC) soil sampling. This is a valid consideration that we take very seriously. However, research and field experience have shown that early-season sampling, when done correctly, poses minimal risk to your growing crop. Timing is everything in agriculture, especially for soil… Read More