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Show SOIL" TESTING AIDS cropping and fertilizer practices and the crop to be grown, the laboratory can provide specific recommendations on the use of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium fertilizers, said Mr. Thome. Appropriate forms and sample containers usually are available in each county of the state at offices of the Utah State University Extension Service Agent, or at the laboraory at USU." In addition to checking farmers' soil samples for fertilizer needs, the soil testing laboratory also analyzes for salinity or alkali conditions, Mr. Thorne said. ' MODERN FARMERS. FERTILIZATION HELPS THE FARMER The latest in the way of and equipment are being utilized in the cooperative soil testing laboratories at Utah State University to assure the greatest speed in analyzing soil samples for the benefit of Utah farmers and ranchers. facilities AND THE COMMUNITY to thL; aiva. So is jhmc fiii!i:'.:i!ior buiiuse tin; tucnWat farmer in a f ift the growth amt inxspi'iity of hbs iiinmiimty. We jolrt iit urging to know enough to use furmm to get today's farts a!vut fWtilii vuotidi. !iJ fct way, the 'fanner, his neighbors and camnmiur benrfit gricultiti'e and r .01 f.uui ijwhJ im;ritmt roaoagt-im-n- t MR. FARMER: The soil testing laboratory operated by the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station and the Soil Conservation Service can provide data and recommendations on soils to farmers usually within two weeks after they are received, said J. P. Thome, SCS soil scientist in charge of the 7ie Old lovwu laboratory. When the laboratory is provided with adequate information about soil samples, such as past "When men and women get together at a party, it's usually time to go home." THE BEAVER PRESS Beaver, Utah FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1960 Terrific Savin Boss youf soil need o doctor? to Even the best of soils should periodi cally have a "physical check-up- " to at if see produce they are ready peak efficiency. Have your soil tested. Ask your county agent about soil tests today. Only properly fertilized soils can produce maximum regular profit. Come in and visit with us about your credit needs Milford State Bank and Beaver City Branch Tom 1 Bulk or Bag Fertilizer direct from the factory to the Farm Urea, Nitrate, Superphosphate and Mixed Fertilizers STATE-WIDSERVICE Call Collect at Salt Lake - AM E 21 ill ineral Fertilizer Co., Inc. Midvale, Utah 7200 South 5th West ,iLVvAw.:,.,'-- Follow these simple steps to insure representative soil samples... Get full information f rom your county iisenf. oy yi i r i7 ' 2 Select proper samislin" ' , ,AwY .MSJ-!-rOi:- :i;' r L IF ' I 4. 3 Keep out or sample all unusual areas. separately 4 Divide field into areas for sampling'. 5 Take soil to plow depth from at least 15 spots for each sample. 6 When spade is ui etl, s.iv e J - from middle of slice. i 7- f;!,i ""- '-' '.IZl:'"' - i- - V J !yOj! 7 Mix well in a clean pail. iJ information sheet ac curately. 8 Fill out om ' 1.1 V y 1 f i ftti 9 Number samples own records. A keep your h"j vr.-.- 10 Always lime and cording to your T fertiliu ti t n . i -- r |