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

Sep 1

Tai Chi for Better SLEEP- Tuesday & Thursday AM - VIRTUAL

September 1, 2026 – October 29, 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).
Sep 1

Online Building Early Emotional Skills for Parents Webinar Series - September 2026

September 1, 2026 – September 22, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online 11:30am-1pm

Building Early Emotional Skills (BEES) for Parents is a FREE online course for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 about developing positive social emotional health.
Sep 1

Chronic Pain PATH Toolkit Series

September 1, 2026 – October 6, 2026

This course is a series of six weekly telephone calls with a leader and other people living with chronic pain. This workshop is free and open to all Michigan adult residents. Family members, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend with you.
Sep 1

Mindfulness for Better SLEEP, September 1 - October 6, 1-2:30 PM ET.

September 1, 2026 – October 6, 2026 Online

This series includes Mindfulness and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program.
Sep 7

Fall Webinar Series : Mindful Educators (Parts 1 and 2)

September 7, 2026 – September 8, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Online Via Zoom

Mindful Educators is a workshop for Pre K, Elementary, Middle, and High School Educators and staff. Mindful Educators is a workshop designed to give educators the tools to cultivate their own mindfulness practice and introduce mindfulness in the classroom.