Show Soil testing is aid to modern farmers UTAH The latest j in the way of facilities and equipment are being utilized in the cooperative soil testing laboratory at Utah State University to assure the greatest speed in analyzing soil samples for the benefit of Utah farmers and ranchers 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 are said J. P. soil scientist in charge of the When the laboratory is provided with adequate information about soil such as past cropping and fertilizer practices and the crop to be the laboratory can provide specific recommendations on the use of phosphorus and potassium said Appropriate forms and sample containers usually are available in each county of the state at offices of the Utah State University Extension Service or at the laboratory at In addition to checking soil samples for fertilizer the soil-testing laboratory also analyzes for salinity or alkali |