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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

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

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

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

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

2024 fall soil sampling season was certainly one for the record books! Many folks are already getting geared up for the 2025 crop season, and once winter is over many details from this fall will feel like a distant memory. Along with the many successes of this fall, here are a few things we found… Read More