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

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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

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Feb 23

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry
Mar 2

Better Process Control School

March 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

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Tai Chi for Better SLEEP- Tuesday & Thursday AM

March 3, 2026 – April 30, 2026 9:00 - 10:30 am ET Zoom

Our special program combines two popular workshops: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).