Soil Sample Testing Procedures

Amanda Martin introduces the soil testing lab at the University of Kentucky. The video explains the process of submitting a soil sample, including filling out paperwork and delivering it to the local extension office. Once received, the sample is processed, dried, and tested for pH and nutrients using specific methods. The results are analyzed and sent back to the county extension agents to generate reports with recommendations for farmers.

Who is the supervisor of the soil testing lab?

• Debbie

• Terry

• Amanda Martin

• John Doe

Where should growers deliver their soil samples?

• University of Kentucky

• Online submission

• Local extension office

• Directly to the lab

What information is required about the crops on the paperwork?

• No crop information needed

• Only the previous crop

• Primary and previous crops

• Only the primary crop

What is assigned to each soil sample at the county extension office?

• A tracking ID

• A county code and sample number

• A lab number

• A barcode

What is the first step in the lab after receiving the soil sample?

• Filtering the sample

• Grinding the sample

• Drying the sample

• Testing the sample

Which buffer is used in the soil pH test?

• Molar KCL

• Secora II

• Molar NaCl

• Secora I

How much one molar KCL is used for the pH test?

• 5 ml

• 15 ml

• 20 ml

• 10 ml

What is the purpose of the ICP OES machine?

• To grind the soil

• To dry the soil

• To analyze soil nutrients

• To assign lab numbers

How are the results communicated back to the farmers?

• Through the county extension agents

• Directly to the farmers

• Published online

• Mailed to the farmers

What is the final step after nutrient analysis?

• Re-testing the samples

• Entering results into a database

• Drying the soil

• Assigning a new lab number