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

Feb 2

Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP) - Virtual

February 2, 2026 – March 9, 2026 2:00-2:30 PM ET Online via Zoom

SLEEP is a virtual workshop designed for those looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.
Feb 10

Citizen Planner Macomb County Classroom Program 2026

February 10, 2026 – March 24, 2026 Verkuilen Building in Auditorium Room A/B 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036.

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.
Feb 11

Mindfulness for Better SLEEP Online - Feb/Mar 2026

February 11, 2026 – March 18, 2026 Online via Zoom

Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.
Feb 18

Chronic Disease PATH Telephone Toolkit

February 18, 2026 – March 25, 2026 Telephone

Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Toolkit Telephone Course is a series of 6, 1-hour telephone sessions to help participants manage their chronic conditions.
Feb 19

Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - February 2026

February 19, 2026 – March 19, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online

Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.