Soil sampling has long been thought of as a post-harvest or pre-planting task, squeezed in after the combine rolls or before planters hit the field. But the reality is the sampling window is much wider. For retailers, that creates an opportunity to work ahead and collect valuable data to guide fertilizer decisions. Early In-Crop (EIC) soil sampling offers retailers… Read More
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Proper Soil Sampling: Providing Clarity to Grow Better
Farmers around the country — maybe even around the world — are looking to their trusted advisors for sharp insights and confident guidance to help them navigate tight margins and rising input costs. Those insights and guidance don’t start with products or equipment; they start with what’s beneath your boots. Soil. Soil sampling isn’t just… Read More
Prepay Season: Start the Soil Sampling Conversation Now
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