COLLECTING SOIL SAMPLES


We've said it before and here it is again: Soil Test - Soil Test - Soil Test. This has become a must for pasture and grazing management. Up-to-date soil testing is vital to renewing the fertility of a non-renewable resource: the SOIL. A one-piece hand-held Soil Sampler is now available in the Madisonville and Centerville Field Offices. This will be made available for a one-day check out to landowners in the district free of charge.

(As in the past Soil Bags and informational sheets are also available)

Madisonville Field Office: 936-348-2666

Centerville Field Office: 903-536-2727

Photos below demonstrate the use of the Soil Sample tool.

 

Soil-sample tool and sample bag

Soil-sample tool

 

 

After obtaining the soil samples, mix the soil and fill the bag. Click on one of the links below to find soil-test submittal forms in PDF format.

Forms for Texas A&M University Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory

Forms for Soil, Plant and Water Analysis Laboratory, Stephen F. Austin University

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