For detailed feed and forage sampling information, please visit the National Forage Testing Association (http://www.foragetesting.org) website's Forage Sampling section.  Weld Labs rents hay probes for a nominal fee.

For sampling soils, again a probe is recommended. However, not having a probe is not as crucial as when sampling hay. To use a spade, drive the blade into the ground at a slight angle.  Remove the spade of soil and break away the material on the edges of the spade, leaving a narrow (< 2 inches wide) strip of soil from the surface to a depth of 6-12".  Repeat this process approximately 20 times throughout the area of interest (field, yard, etc.).  After thoroughly mixing the samples, remove a sample of about one pound to send to the lab. Weld Labs rents soil probes for a nominal fee.

For sampling water from a well, customers are advised to follow EPA guidelines to insure proper sampling protocol.

If you have any questions about sampling please contact us.