Gardening

Soil Testing Labs

Gardeners and homeowners who are thinking of taking a soil sample this fall or next spring need to be aware that South Dakota State University will no longer be offering commericla testing after October 22, 2011. A list of nearby state or private laboratories that can be used for garden and lawn samples is given below. The private laboratories are not necessarily recommended or endorsed. Gardeners with questions on sampel submissions, analysis charges and recommendationss hould contact the laboratory of interest.

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SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic

The Plant Diagnostic Clinic's function is to provide research-based information on crop health in South Dakota. The Plant Diagnostic Clinic serves the state of South Dakota and the Great Plains region by providing fast and accurate plant health and diagnostic information for the agricultural and horticultural industries.  We perform routine diagnosis of field crop, horticultural crop diseases and turf diseases for industry and homeowners.  Occasionally, we also serve as a point of contact in South Dakota for major agricultural biosecurity issues related to plant health.

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