Soil
The health of our Texas soils is vital a component of sustaining ecosystems suitable for human, animal and plant life. Whether a backyard gardener or a landowner maintaining a large agricultural operation, we offer educational resources designed to teach all Texas how to measure, improve and maintain soil health.
Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Lab
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Soil
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All Resources on Soil
- Lab
The laboratory provides research-based, objective recommendations for agronomic and non-agronomic soil analysis, plant tissue analysis, forage nutritive analysis and non-drinking water analysis.
- Program
The Ranch Management University is an intensive four-day event for new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners to learn about managing soils, forages, livestock and wildlife.
- Lab
The Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory is part of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and The Texas A&M University System.
- Lab
The TAMU Characterization Lab functions as an integral support facility for faculty, graduate students and the Texas Soil Survey Program.
- Service
The laboratory’s primary mission is to provide research based analysis and non-bias recommendations for agronomic and non-agronomic soil analysis, plant tissue analysis, forage nutritive analysis, and non-drinking water analysis.
