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

Jan 5

Walk with Ease Self-Enhanced Program

January 5, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Email

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health.
Jan 5

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

January 5, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Jan 5

PEARS Deeper Dive - Quarterly Efforts - January

January 5, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive, you will learn how to enter a Quarterly Effort report. We will discuss how to answer each question in Quarterly Efforts.
Jan 5

Plant Quest 2026

January 5, 2026 6:00PM – 7:15PM Zoom

Registration is now OPEN for this 4-part winter webinar series! Join this year's quest to find amazing plants, new gardening techniques, exciting design ideas, and the latest environmental best practices for your garden!
Jan 6

Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference

January 6, 2026 – January 7, 2026 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

Professional onsite wastewater management education and certification offered at the 2026 Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference, Jan. 6-7, 2026.