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 1

Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

November 1, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
Nov 3

Walk with Ease Self-Paced Series

November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.
Nov 3

Chronic Disease PATH Telephone Toolkit

November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025 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.
Nov 3

Fall 2025 Citizen Planner via Zoom

November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025 Zoom

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.
Nov 3

ONLINE: Sleep Education for Everyone Nov/Dec 2025

November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025 Every Monday, 7:00-7:30pm Online via Zoom

SLEEP is a program for everyone who is looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.