Production Zone Soil Sampling

This is the first place we use the soil mapping zones. Based on the different soil properties, we are able to identify the soil sampling locations. Soil Sampling is not a new concept, however sampling in the spring is relatively new.

A few main reasons we have chosen to sample in the spring are:

• consistent soil conditions

• understand what nutrients are available to the growing crop

• while scouting and seeing possible nutrient deficiency, we can look at soil tests to help answer the “why” question

• time management to develop prescriptions

Doing routine soil sampling and tightening the schedule to every 2-3 years, we can manage the change in any single nutrient quicker. These steps leads back to the accurate use of your fertility dollars, and making the best use of them.