Agricultural Analysis

Agricultural Analysis

Meridian Analytical Labs provides timely, accurate testing and cost-effective services through our affiliate and strategic partner labs, allowing you to make sound agronomic decisions. From feeds, to ag chemicals, to organic and commercial fertilizer analysis, Meridian has your production operation covered.

Our Mound Valley location is convenient for sample drop-offs. Results are promptly reported to you via email, fax, or US Postal Service, whichever is most convenient for you.

Ag Testing Services Include:

Feed Analysis: 

Includes NIRS, Grain and Forage, dairy, Minerals, etc.

Liquid Supplement & Molasses: 

Includes Brix, Fat & Acid, Propionic Acid, etc.

Fats & Oils: 

MIU‐FFA, Cholesterol, Fatty Acid Composition & more, Vitamins A, C, D & E

Mycotoxin/Mold Analysis: 

Aflatoxin, Vomitoxin, F‐2 Toxin, Fumonisin, Mold & Yeast Count, and Mold Identification

Bacteriological Analysis: 

Std Plate Count, Total Coliforms, E. Coli, Listeria and Salmonella

Biological Samples: 

including Blood, Serum, Tissue and Liver Biopsies

Pesticides by Gas Chromatography: 

Includes chlorinated, organo‐phosphates and all other common pesticides (including Lasso, Atrazine, Butachlor, Bravo, Dual, Sencor, Prowl, Ramrod, Treflan)

Pesticides by ELISA:

Includes 2,4‐D, Atrazine, Paraquat

Organic Acids:

Such as Acetic, Butyric, Lactic, Propionic and Valeric Acids, plus Ethanol and Ethylene Glycol

Fertilizer Analysis:

For Total Nitrogen, Ammonia, Nitrate, Urea, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sulfur

Manure Analysis:

Includes Dry Matter, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Ash, pH, Minerals, etc.

Precision Agriculture & Variable Rate Technology (VRT)

Up to 60% of crop yield depends on soil fertility.  Precision agriculture allows the grower to precisely manage the application of fertilizer components.  Your variable nutrient addition strategy relies on quality soil testing.

Meridian Labs can assist you with this key step.  The following standard soil testing packages are available to screen your soil for fertility and amendment requirements:

Soil Testing Services Include:

S‐1  NPK:

Includes pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Soluble Salts, Potassium, Nitrate‐Nitrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium & Sodium

S‐1A  NPK Organic Matter, CEC & S:

pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Sulfur, Soluble Salts, Potassium, Organic Matter, Calcium, Nitrate‐N, Magnesium, Phosphorus & Sodium 

S‐4  Routine: 

pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Sulfur, Soluble Salts, Potassium, Zinc, Organic Matter, Calcium, Iron, Nitrate‐N, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Sodium & Copper 

S‐4 Cl:

Includes Routine(S‐4) plus Chloride 

S‐5  Complete:

Consists of pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Sulfur, Soluble Salts, Potassium, Zinc, Organic Matter, Calcium, Iron, Nitrate‐N, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Sodium, Copper & Boron 

S‐5 Cl:

Includes Complete(S‐5)  Plus Chloride

S‐7  Alfalfa/Clover Package:

pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Sulfur, Soluble Salts, Potassium, Boron, Organic Matter, Calcium, Nitrate‐N, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Sodium

S‐8  Corn Package:

pH, Buffer pH, Sum of Cations (CEC), Sulfur, Soluble Salts, Potassium, Zinc, Organic Matter, Calcium, Nitrate‐N, Magnesium, Phosphorus & Sodium 

S‐9  Sub‐Soil Nitrate

S‐9A:

Includes Sub‐Soil Nitrate (S‐9) plus Sulfur 

S‐10  Salinity (Saturated Paste Extract):

Includes SAR Saturation %, Sulfur, Electrical Conductivity, Calcium, Bicarbonate, Chloride, Magnesium, pH and Sodium 

S‐11:

Includes Salinity (S‐10) plus EC:  SAR Saturation %, Electrical Conductivity, Calcium, Magnesium and Sodium