Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory

Accredited Agricultural Testing Facility in University Park, Pennsylvania

PA State Certified / NAPT Participant Land-Grant University Laboratory

Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory

📍 111 Ag Analytical Services Lab, University Park, PA 16802

Key Testing Panels & Packages

  • ✓ Standard Agricultural Fertility (pH, P, K, Mg, Ca, Acidity, CEC)
  • ✓ Micronutrient Add-On Package (Zn, Cu, S)
  • ✓ Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT)
  • ✓ Organic Matter by Loss on Ignition

Extraction Chemistries

Mehlich-3 ICPSMP Buffer pH

Sample Submission Details

  • Turnaround Time: 5–7 business days
  • Sample Requirement: 1 cup dry composite soil in official Penn State kit mailer bag or ziplock bag with agronomic form
  • Out-of-State Samples: Accepted Nationwide
  • Verified Pricing: $10 standard routine fertility; $15 with organic matter.
  • Phone Contact: (814) 863-0841
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Agronomic Profile & Laboratory Notes

Premier Mid-Atlantic public land-grant university facility providing agronomic crop recommendations across field crops, forage, and pasture.