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

Mar 3

Tai Chi for Better SLEEP- Tuesday & Thursday AM

March 3, 2026 – April 30, 2026 9:00 - 10:30 am ET Zoom

Our special program combines two popular workshops: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).
Mar 3

Online Building Early Emotional Skills for Parents Webinar Series - March 2026

March 3, 2026 – March 24, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online 11:30am-1pm

Building Early Emotional Skills (BEES) for Parents is a FREE online course for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 about developing positive social emotional health.
Mar 3

Citizen Planner Barry County Classroom Program 2026

March 3, 2026 – April 7, 2026 Tyden Center Community Room at 121 S Church St, Hastings, MI 49058

This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
Mar 4

Adulting 101 2026- Full Listing of Monthly Sessions

March 4, 2026 – November 12, 2026 Zoom

Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Join us monthly on zoom to learn real life skills to help you successfully transition to living independently.
Mar 13

Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC)

March 13, 2026 – March 14, 2026 W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners MI 49060

The MCPC Annual Meeting is held in collaboration with MSU Extension and includes grower networking opportunities, educational presentations and a brief business meeting. Open to the public.