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SEND A SAMPLE
Learn step-by-step how to correctly take a sample and send it for the best results. Once you receive your results, you'll know the next steps you need to take to create the healthiest environment possible.
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STEP 3: COLLECTING YOUR SAMPLE
Learn how to take your sample by watching the videos below. Choose the proper category of sample (soil, water, etc.) and follow the instructions provided.
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Why Should You Soil Test?
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How to Take a Soil Sample
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If a soil test is to be a reliable guide for the addition of fertilizers or lime, the sample tested must represent the soil condition of the area sampled. The specific purpose of the test must be kept in mind, and the completeness of the test desired. Read and follow applicable instructions carefully, the laboratory results will tell you only what is in the sample you send. It is the sample taker’s responsibility to take a truly representative and unbiased sample of the field area in question. 1. Soils that differ in soil type, appearance, crop growth, or past treatment should be sampled separately, provided the area can be treated separately. A soil map or crop response map can be of help in distinguishing areas and in recording location of samples. 2. Several different tools – such as an auger, a soil sampling tube, or a spade may be used in taking soil samples. 3. Scrape away surface litter. If an auger or soil sampling tube is used, obtain a small portion of soil by making a boring about 6 inches deep, or if plowing or tilling deeper, sample to tillage depth. If a tool such as a spade is used, dig a V-shaped hole to sample depth; then cut a thin slice of soil from one side of the hole. 4. Avoid areas or conditions that are different, such as areas where fertilizer or liming materials have been spilled, gate areas where livestock have congregated, poorly drained areas, dead furrows, tillage or fertilizer corners, or fertilizer band areas of last year’s crop. It is also advisable to stay at least 50 feet from barns, roads, lanes or fence rows. 5. Because of soil variations, it is necessary that each sample consist of small portions of soil obtained from approximately 15 locations in the soil area. After obtaining these portions of soil, mix them together for a representative sample. Samples can be sent dry or wet. Place 2 cups of soil in a soil sample bag or ZipLoc bag. Where soil is very varied and especially where land leveling has been done, or erosion and deposition are severe, the field should be checked on a grid or incremental unit basis. 6. After the sample has been taken, the soil sample bag should be clearly marked with your name, your address, and the sample ID on the outside of the soil bag. Make sure bags match Submission Worksheet. Keep a record for yourself of the area represented by each sample.People & Blogs
How to Take a Water Sample
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The key to the success of a water sampling program is proper handling and preservation of samples. Use only clean plastic containers for holding water samples - no glass, no pesticide, surfactant, or fertilizer containers. The container and cap should be rinsed at least 3 times prior to sampling, with the water to be sampled. Samples from streams should be collected from running water, well downstream from tributaries. Collect from the center of the stream, where the velocity is average and chances of solids settling is minimal. Samples from ponds or pits should be collected when they are in use for irrigation. Samples should be taken at various depths. Well water should be collected after the well has been pumped for a period of 1 to 2 hours. Fill to the top of the bottle to limit air exposure. Squeeze air out of bottle before putting on lid. Seal sample bottle tightly. Ship to lab within 24 hours. If sample is to be held longer than 24 hours, keep refrigerated.People & Blogs
How to Take a Tissue Sample
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Just as in soil testing, reliable plant tissue data starts with proper sampling. Collecting the best “indicator” samples and consistency in sampling, enhances the reliability of results. The best time to collect samples is between mid-morning and mid-afternoon, avoiding rain events.People & Blogs
How to Take a Soilless Media Sample
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A modified growing medium is a “soilless” growing medium. The primary ingredients of these mediums are peat, perlite, coir fiber, etc. The mix needs to be heavy enough to support plants as well as maintain adequate moisture for plant growth. The medium must also have good drainage to allow for the leaching of soluble salts if necessary. To take a soilless media sample, follow these steps: 1. Soilless Media is best sampled with an open probe. Make sure the probe can reach towards the bottom, and pull out enough sample at the depth needed - about two and half to three cups. 2. Place soilless media in a designated laboratory bag. 3. Ship to Logan Labs.People & Blogs
How to Pack Your Sample
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Next Steps - How to Interpret Your Data and Make Changes
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After you send in your tests, it's our job to look at the data and help you understand what changes need to be made.People & Blogs
STEP 4: SEND YOUR SAMPLE TO THE LAB
Once you have taken your sample, you need to package it and send it to the lab. Follow these steps and watch the video below to ensure you have all the necessary information and are properly packaging your sample for the lab to process.
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Be sure to pack samples tightly so they cannot bounce around in the box and break open.
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Enclose completed worksheet.
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Samples can be shipped by US Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, etc. to Logan Labs, 620 N Main St, Lakeview, OH 43331.
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If sending from outside the continental U.S., please review our sample shipping instructions and download a soil permit.
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If shipping from inside the U.S., please click here to make sure that you are not sending from a regulated area.
STEP 5: GET YOUR RESULTS
Once your sample arrives, analysis will be completed in 3-5 business days. Reports are emailed to you as soon as the analysis is completed. When you fill out your submission worksheet, you may request a recommendation from an agronomist at an additional cost. You can also add the agronomist recommendation at any time after you receive your report by contacting us.
If you want to make your own interpretation, please check out our general guidelines. View the video below to learn more about what to do with the data you've received. If you haven't received your results within a week, please contact us.
STEP 6: PAYMENT
Once we receive your samples, an invoice will be sent to your email. You can pay online with a credit card or send us a check in the mail.
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