I'm a little confused. Dr. Funderburg says at 2:18 you need a core sample at 6" depth and if you take one at a shallower depth, the soil will look better than actual because the nutrients are better closer to the surface. He puts the tape at 6", drives the tool to the tape mark, and saves the entire soil sample. To me he's taken 95% of the sample from the surface to 5" soil, and possibly 1/2" at the 6" depth, complete throwing off the "nutrients at the 6" depth" test for soil analysis. Am I missing something here?
Great video, but bought a core sampler and couldn't get a core longer than 5cm. The corer just pushed the soil downwards after that. We have fairly heavy clay. Any suggestions other than use a spade?
No. We actually dry the soil when a sample is received. It can be wet or dry; it doesn’t matter. We will still dry the sample in our dryers to make sure the moisture is out and are able to easily grind the sample.
Loved your video thanks so much. I am a new land owner and so this is very helpful. One question i have is what if the size of the land is small, i have less than 1/2 acre do i still need 10-15 sub samples? Also does this also apply if you just want to grow a nicer lawn and not crops?
You should be okay to still take 10-15 samples of the field even if it is a smaller field. Typically, the more core samples you take is better than taking fewer as long as your very representative of that field with your core samples. Also, when sending your sample of soil to a lab for testing you should be clear as to your intentions for that field which will allow them to give you more precise recommendations based on what you want to do in that field.
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We actually no longer offer soil testing services, but we do have a list of laboratories who do offer these services here on our website. They should be able to answer any questions that you have. www.noble.org/testing-lab-options/
I should have found this video a long time ago. Very specific, well explained, and examples. Thank you!
$50-100 for a steel pipe with a handle?!?! The ludicrous outrageous greed of these corporations, man. God help us.
Very informative and helpful. Thanks
This is indeed, very educative. Thank you
Great info and summary.
I'm a little confused. Dr. Funderburg says at 2:18 you need a core sample at 6" depth and if you take one at a shallower depth, the soil will look better than actual because the nutrients are better closer to the surface. He puts the tape at 6", drives the tool to the tape mark, and saves the entire soil sample. To me he's taken 95% of the sample from the surface to 5" soil, and possibly 1/2" at the 6" depth, complete throwing off the "nutrients at the 6" depth" test for soil analysis. Am I missing something here?
yup, this dude is a clown.
Nice video...thank you!
- those shades are the coolest.
Great video, but bought a core sampler and couldn't get a core longer than 5cm. The corer just pushed the soil downwards after that. We have fairly heavy clay. Any suggestions other than use a spade?
should I let the soil dry out before putting it into a bag?
No. We actually dry the soil when a sample is received. It can be wet or dry; it doesn’t matter. We will still dry the sample in our dryers to make sure the moisture is out and are able to easily grind the sample.
what frequency do you recommend for a C:N analysis?
No shade to this guy, but my dumb brain couldn’t help but hear Junior from Reno 911 as he spoke. Great video!
Loved your video thanks so much. I am a new land owner and so this is very helpful. One question i have is what if the size of the land is small, i have less than 1/2 acre do i still need 10-15 sub samples? Also does this also apply if you just want to grow a nicer lawn and not crops?
If you want a nice lawn then a soil test is a must so that you can supplement your soil with the nutrients it lacks
@@ntran2012 You didn't really answer the question. How many subsamples do you need per acre?
You should be okay to still take 10-15 samples of the field even if it is a smaller field. Typically, the more core samples you take is better than taking fewer as long as your very representative of that field with your core samples. Also, when sending your sample of soil to a lab for testing you should be clear as to your intentions for that field which will allow them to give you more precise recommendations based on what you want to do in that field.
Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
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Thank you sir...very informative.
Thank you Doc.
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Why are we taught to get a foot deep of sample? We plant sugarcane in the Philippines.
good day im from ph and i wanna test the soil in my land can i sample it by myself and waht are the things that i need for it
We actually no longer offer soil testing services, but we do have a list of laboratories who do offer these services here on our website. They should be able to answer any questions that you have.
www.noble.org/testing-lab-options/
Good video
Thank
Wow!!! very interesting
Please what is the ideal dept for fruit tree like Cocoa.?
That is sampling depth
Can I send my sample to you
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Nice videos, We made a new model soil sampler makes make soil sampler more easy. maybe you can test.
How many plugs do you take per acre?
You need 15-20 plugs per soil sample and each soil sample should represent 40 acres or less.
Composite Sample vs a Grab Sample
Thanks