Testing

As an agronomic tool, soil testing represents an index of measurement of nutrient availability. Soil testing, combined with other agronomic information, helps determine the best way to manage nutrients. There is an interest to use soil testing to determine the pollution of surface water and groundwater from fertilizer/waste material application. However, to identify the potential impact of pollutants, a comprehensive approach should be taken on the environment and soil testing. This entry describes the steps in soil testing.