Commercial Soil Tests

Thank you for your interest in soil testing. The soil testing procedure for, residential, agricultural, wildlife, and commercial soil analysis through MSU is undergoing upgrades and changes. We are anticipating the new procedures to be in place this spring. Until then, MSU Extension encourages landowners to utilize commercial soil testing labs until our streamlined soil sample submittal and testing procedures are finalized.

MSU Extension soil fertility recommendations for crop nutrients and lime, can still be obtained through our on-line MSU Fertilizer Recommendation Program, https://www.canr.msu.edu/fertrec/. MSUE educators and fertility specialists are available to answer your soil fertility and management questions.

Soil Labs:

A&L Labs: https://algreatlakes.com/ (260) 483-4759

Midwest Lab: https://midwestlabs.com/ (402) 334-7770

New Age Labs: https://newagelaboratories.com/agriculture-soil-testing/ (269) 637-5658

Home & Garden Self-mailer kits

Thank you for your interest in soil testing! The residential soil testing program for home lawns and gardens is expected to resume by early spring 2023.

Clarksville Research Center

Events

Nov 11

Mindfulness for Better SLEEP, 7pm, Nov. 11-Dec. 16

November 11, 2025 – December 16, 2025 7:00pm ET Online

This series includes Mindfulness and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program.
Dec 2

Fumigation: Respirators and Pests

December 2, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM webinar

Fumigation education presented by MSU Dept of Medicine and Field Crops educators.
Dec 2

Online Extension Extras Parents: Internet Safety from Protect MI Child

December 2, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

Extension Extras Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Dec 3

Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-3-2025 Hillsdale

December 3, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County, 20 Care Dr., Suite B, Hillsdale, MI

A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
Dec 3

Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - December 3, 2025

December 3, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.