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Can samples be taken when soils are wet?

April 26, 2017samples soils wet

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Can samples be taken when soils are wet?

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Soil moisture does not affect soil test results. Samples are dried before they are analyzed. However, extremely wet soils are difficult to collect and mix. Therefore, allow soil to drain before sampling. Soil too wet to till is too wet to sample.

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Soil moisture does not affect the test results since samples are dried before they are analyzed. However, extremely wet soils are difficult to collect and mix. Therefore, allow soils to drain before sampling. Soils too dry are normally hard to get the right depth. Q7: Where can I buy soil sampling probes? A: The following companies sale soil sampling tools: • Oakfield Apparatus Inc. 920-583-4114 (voice) 920-583-4166 (fax) • AMS 1-800-635-7330 • Our Lab can sell you a soil sampling probe (T-Bar Style) for $45/ea. Q8: Where can I buy forage sampling tools? A: A portable hay probe can be purchased from Bill Jordan: 405-238-1740 or bjordan@brightok.net When the probe is not in use (about 24″ long and 2.5″ thick) The probe is assembled for use. More selections of forage sampling tools can be found on National Forage Testing Association Website Q9. How to set a realistic yield goal? A: Aim for above average yields so crop yields will slowly increase over time. Keep a good production record o

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Soil moisture generally does not affect the test results. However, taking soil samples when wet can affect the depth of core samples taken. Therefore, allow soil to drain before sampling. If soil is too wet to till, then it is also too wet to sample.