The
Soil-Water-Plant Laboratory analyzes soil, water, plant, sludge,
manure and miscellaneous types of samples from farmers, homeowners, consultants,
government agencies and CSU personnel, and provides fertilizer suggestions
for improving crop growth.
Contact the Staff:
Self,
James Ph.D
Lab Manager,
Extension Soil Testing Specialist
Schumm,
Mary
Assistant to the Lab
Manager
Weddle,
Debbie
Administrative Assistant
II
Patel,
Thakor
Lab Assistant
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Links to Information
and Forms:
(most forms can be accessed in html
or pdf format)
(click here
for PDF information)
| Analytical
Services Provided* |
html
pdf |
| Soil
Sample Information for Horticultural Applications |
html
pdf |
| Suggested
Instructions for Submitting Soil Samples |
html
pdf |
| Water
Analysis Information |
html
pdf |
| Customer
Information Sheet with Chain of Custody |
html
pdf |
| Agricultural
Soil Sample Information |
(available in pdf
format only) |
| Distillers |
pdf |
| Water
Filters |
pdf |
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Hints
for Homeowners:
The Soil, Water and Plant Testing
Lab offers gift certificates for soil tests.
Trying to figure out what to give the gardener, farmer or rancher in your
life? The Soil, Water and Plant Testing Lab offers gift certificates for soil
testing at only $18.00 per sample. The test includes an analysis of pH, soil
salts and nutrient levels in the soil as well as an interpretation of the results.
Soil testing is a great way to evaluate salts, nutrient availability and the
effects of adding composts or other amendments to the soil. Gift certificates
are always available and can be used at any time. Call Jim, Mary or Debbie
at the lab at 970-491-5061 for more information.
Article on poor plant growth due to high
salt in soil.
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For Further Information:
Soil, Water and Plant Testing
Lab Brochure
For more information on soil, water and plant
sampling, and interpreting of results please click Crops
on the Cooperative
Extension web page to view the following forms:
0.116 Plant Analysis
0.500 Soil sampling
0.502 Soil test explanation
0.506 Irrigation quality criteria
0.507 Soil, water and plant testing
0.513 Domestic water quality criteria
0.517 Nitrates in drinking water
9.307 Drinking quality and health
Directions to our Building
Link to
CSU Map
Natural and Environmental
Sciences Building, Room A-319
1. From Prospect Road, North on College
Avenue to Pitkin Street
2. West on Pitkin 1 block to Mason
3. North on Mason (one way street) to "A"
Street
4. West on "A" Street 1 block to East Drive
5. At that stop sign you will be directly
in front of our building
6. We are located in the south end of the
building
7. 30 minute parking is available in front
of the building, or in the parking lot across the street from the Natural
and Environmental Sciences Building, against the building. There
is a loading dock on the southeast corner of the building that can be used
for short term parking as long as you park off to the side.
The dock is across the corner from "A" Street on East Drive.
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