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NCDA&CS Soil Testing Turnaround Time & Fee
According to David H. Hardy, the Section Chief of Soil Testing with the NCDA&CS, the fee for soil testing is now in effect until March 31, 2016. The fee is $4.00 per sample. Turnaround time is now estimated at seven weeks, taking into account lower production due to Christmas holidays. The soils lab is working extra hours up until the holiday break so possibly turnaround time may drop some over the next few weeks. For faster turnaround, there are still some expedited shippers for sale at $200 for 36 samples. Contact the soils lab to purchase.
Please note that the gate to the Reedy Creek Road facility will be closed during weekends.
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Soil Test Now to See If You Can Save On Input Cost
A small investment in soil testing can pay big dividends in helping to reduce input costs, and yet less than half of farmers say they test their soil regularly. Soil testing should be a regular part of any management plan because the information gained is so valuable to knowing what types of nutrients the soil requires, takes the guesswork out of knowing if and how much fertilizer is needed, and can save money from unnecessary nutrient application. Check out NCSPA website to learn more about the value of soil sampling.
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How Brazil Stacks Up in the International Soybean Market
A record 81.5 million acres of soybeans are expected to be planted in Brazil this year, marking the ninth consecutive year of increased acreage. By comparison, 85.1 million acres are expected to be planted this year in the United States. Continue to our site to find out more about the increase in the worldwide export market competition.
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