Soil Test Recommendations for Agronomic Crops

Sample Report and Forms

Sample Soil Test Report for Agronomic Crops

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ST2: Fertilizer Recommendations/Lime Conversions

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ST4: Interpreting Soil Test for Agronomic Crops

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Lime and Magnesium Recommendation Tables

Lime Recommendations

Limestone recommendations are made based on the pH goal and the amount of exchangeable acidity measured by the Mehlich Buffer soil test.

Magnesium Recommendations

The optimum magnesium (Mg) level varies with the crop. The optimum Mg is given on the crop sheet for each crop in this handbook.

Soil Test Recommendations

Alfalfa Group
Legume Group
Corn, Sorghum and Millet Group
Grain Group
Grass Group
Miscellaneous

Publications

The Agronomy Guide

The Penn State Agronomy Guide is a comprehensive publication on crop and soil management and pest management for farms of all sizes.

Soil Test Summaries for Agronomic Crops

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Ag Analytical Services Lab

Address

720 Tower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Directions

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ag Analytical Services Lab

Address

720 Tower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Directions

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM