Site Specific Soil Sampling
Soil sampling is the fastest and easiest way to discover what is causing variability across a field. Once soil fertility imbalances have been determined it is much easier to improve crop input management strategies. MKC does a variety of different types of site specific soil sampling in order to enhance your crop production.
One composite soil sample is taken to represent a region. However, compared to a regular composite the gps points allow us to go back to all points year in and year out, giving us a better idea of the true fluctuation going on in the field. You will receive a copy of the map book with recommendations and a digital copy if you prefer.
You will receive:
- One map book containing the maps of the gps points, NRCS soil type, analysis of your soil fertility conditions and nutrient recommendations. A digital copy of the soil fertility map book can be provided at customer’s request.
One composite soil sample is taken to represent each zone (higher yielding versus lower yielding zones) that have been identified from field information that we have compiled (Veris EC, pH, elevation, yield data and/or NDVI imagery). Compared to a regular composite, the GPS points allow us to go back to all points every year, giving us a better idea of the true fluctuation going on in each zone.
You will receive:
- One map book containing the maps of the gps points, NRCS soil type and analysis of your soil fertility conditions and nutrient recommendations. A digital copy of the soil fertility map book can be provided at customer’s request.
Grid Sampling can be very important when dealing with fields that have had variable yields or uneven applications of fertilizer and/or manure. A grid sample can help identify areas that are short or high on nutrients. It can also be a great added layer to the Veris M.S.P., yield maps and/or NDVI imagery. Grid points are GPS’d allowing us to return each year to check on the levels and see if we are leveling off the system or if there has been a major shift in nutrients.
Nutrients checked for:
- pH, P, K, An and S
- Nitrate-nitrogen (can be added)
- Organic matter (can be added)
You will receive:
- One map book containing the maps of the gps grid points, NRCS soil type and analysis of each nutrient sampled and nutrient recommendations for your specific operation. A digital copy of the soil fertility map book can be provided at customer’s request.