Soil & Forage Testing Labs

The list and links below are a few labs that can test soil. We do not recommend one specific lab, and are only highlighting labs in our region. The Extension Office no longer gives out the soil collection tubes.

You will need to download the forms, complete, and include them with the sample that you mail to the respective lab. Prices and processing time vary between labs. Please contact the lab directly for specific questions and regarding turnaround time for your results.

• CSU Soil Testing Lab - Ft Collins, CO call 970-491-5061
• Ward Labs - Kearny, Neb. call 800-887-7645

Tests for Heavy Metals and Herbicide presence:

• IAS Labs - Phoenix, AZ call 602 273 7248

Note: General testing of herbicides and pesticides in soil is fairly complicated and expensive. Please contact NMDA Pesticide division at 575-646-2134 with concerns about soil pesticide issues.

Soil Testing Publications

• Guide A-148: Understanding Soil Health for Production Agriculture in New Mexico

• Taking a Soil Sample

• Guide A-114: Testing your Garden Soil

• How to Sample your soil

• Guide A-146: Appropriate Analysis for your Soil Tests

• Circular 676: Interpreting your Soil Test Results - unlock the secrets of your soil

• Soil Test Interpretation

• Understanding Your Soil Results with Recommendations USU Extension

Soil Health

• Healthy Soil Program - NM Dept. of Agriculture
• Fertilizer/Soil Conditioner Registration - NM Dept. of Agriculture