Soil Tests

A soil test provides information on the basic fertility of soil. It is the starting point for determining how much and which fertilizers to use on a crop. Without a soil test, everyone is really just guessing at what the soil fertility level really is.

We offer Soil Tests for our Agriculture Producers and Homeowners! If you are a Douglas County resident, it is very important to use Soil Test Forms only from this page. Forms from years prior have changed/expired! Please see your specific section (producer or homeowner) for the most up-to-date forms! Failure to use the most accurate forms may cause issues or delays with your soil test results.

Thank you!

How to Take a Soil Sample

 

Please note that soil tests cannot test for poisons in your soil!

We ship Soil Samples to our Manhattan office from our Douglas County Office every Monday and Wednesday morning if they arrive BEFORE 10:00 am. If they arrive after, they will be shipped the following Monday/Wednesday.

According to the official Soil Testing Lab, tests take 2 - 3 weeks to be returned depending on how busy the lab is.

We always appreciate you reviewing your completed forms to ensure that they are completed to the best of your ability and are legible. Phone numbers and email addresses especially need to be clear so we can deliver your soil test results to the correct location or contact you with further questions if needed.

Depending on your test, you will receive results from either our:

Any questions about your results can go through them!

Douglas County Conservation District

We have limited Soil Test Equipment for gathering your samples to sign out. If they are already signed out, please note that the Douglas County Conservation District also has Soil Test Equipment you can sign out as well!

Douglas County Conservation Website

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Frequently Asked Questions