G91-1000 Guidelines for Soil Sampling

Authors

Richard B. Ferguson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
K.D. Frank, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Gary W. Hergert, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Edwin J. Penas, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Richard A. Wiese, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1991

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1991, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Soil test values are no better than the soil samples you collect. Proper soil sampling procedures must be followed to obtain meaningful test results for fertilizer decisions.

The best guideline for determining fertilizer needs is a reliable analysis of a soil sample that is representative of the field. Proper procedures must be followed to collect representative soil samples.