Progress 10/01/10 to 09/30/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The objectives of this project were to: (1) provide soil, plant, water, feed, manure and other routine analyses and make recommendations for farmers, homeowners and researchers at minimum cost, (2) develop, evaluate, and adopt laboratory methods that will be efficient, cost effective and environmental friendly to serve the lab clienteles on timely fashion, (3) improve soil test correlation and calibration using Alabama's long-term soil fertility research plots and (4) develop educational materials for farmers, homeowners, county agents and researchers on soil test for better nutrient management and productivity. In the last fiscal year, 2012, Auburn University's Soil Testing lab analyzed nearly 29,000 routine soil samples for fertilizer and lime recommendations for field crops, pastures, home gardens, and lawns, and gave more than 44,000+ recommendations for different plants. About 60%, 25% and 5% of the samples came from row crop farmers, homeowners and wildlife food plots, respectively. The rest was for research from different universities and research institutions in US and overseas. All routine services of Auburn University Soil Testing lab are online including report delivery, payment and information retrieval. Farmers can print customer information sheet, get their reports online within 24 hours after their samples are received by the lab. In addition to routine soil samples, more than 3,000 Special analysis soil samples were received for non-routine analysis. They include, but not limited to, normal soil samples, Growth media (compost), Mine samples and "Soilless" samples. Plant nutrient deficiency diagnostic analysis was performed on over 2000 samples. The lab also analyzed about 1000 feed and forage, and 500 water samples for routine analysis, respectively. Chicken litter and animal manures were analyzed for fertilizer values and heavy metals. All customer information forms for all of these analyses are available online for lab users to print and submit with their samples. Annual report of the State was presented at the Annual Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6). PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The Auburn University Soil Testing lab served thousands of individuals engaged in agricultural production, research, sustainable and recreational farming (homeowners and hunters) this past year. All routine data is accessible on secured website (user name and password protected) 24/7/365. Routine soil analysis provides useful information on the fertility status of the soil, and recommendations for agronomic plants, vegetables, ornamentals and trees were made. The lab plays a vital role to proactively identify soil and plant problems for timely interventions. The lab also cooperates with all government entities that need its services to accomplish their goals. Diagnostic plant analysis and soil analysis helped crop specialists and county agents to identify problems and suggest potential solutions for growers, homeowners, and businesses. The lab made poster and oral education presentations by invitation and/or voluntarily during this period. Since lab informational tours complement classroom instruction in furtherance of teaching goals and provide a point of contact for future clients, the laboratory hosted visiting scientists and professionals from Africa, China, and South America, providing insight into its operations. The lab actively participates with the Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6).
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/11 to 12/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The objectives of this project were to: (1) provide soil, plant, water, feed, manure and other routine analyses and make recommendations for farmers, homeowners and researchers at minimum cost, (2) develop, evaluate, and adopt laboratory methods that will be efficient, cost effective and environmental friendly to serve the lab clienteles on timely fashion, (3) improve soil test correlation and calibration using Alabama's long-term soil fertility research plots and (4) develop educational materials for farmers, homeowners, county agents and researchers on soil test for better nutrient management and productivity. In the last fiscal year,2011, Auburn University's Soil Testing lab analyzed nearly 27,000 routine soil samples for fertilizer and lime recommendations for field crops, pastures, home gardens, and lawns, and gave more than 44,000+ recommendations for different plants. About 60%, 25% and 10% of the samples came from row crop farmers, homeowners and wildlife food plots, respectively. All routine services of Auburn University Soil Testing lab are online including report delivery, payment and information retrivial. Farmers can print customer information sheet, get their reports online within 24 hours after their samples are received by the lab under normal conditions. In addition to routine soil samples, more than 3,000 Special soil samples were received for non-routine analysis. They include, but not limited to, Growth media (compost), Mine samples and "Soilless" samples. Plant nutrient deficiency diagnostic analysis was performed on over 2000 samples. The lab also analyzed about 500 each feed and forage, and water samples for routine analysis, respectively. Chicken litter and animal manures were analyzed for fertilizer values and heavy metals. All information forms for all of these analyses are available online for lab users to print and submit with their samples. Annual report of the State was presented at the Annual Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6). PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The Auburn University Soil Testing lab served thousands of individuals engaged in agricultural production, research, sustainable and recreational farming (homeowners and hunters) this past year. All routine data is accessible on secured website (user name and password protected) 24/7/365. Routine soil analysis provides useful information on the fertility status of the soil, and recommendations for agronomic plants, vegetables, ornamentals and trees were made. The lab plays a vital role to identify soil and plant problems for timely interventions. The lab also cooperates with all government entities that need its services to accomplish their goals. Diagnostic plant analysis and soil analysis helped crop specialists and county agents identify problems and suggest potential solutions for growers, homeowners, and businesses. The lab made poster and oral education presentations by invitation and/or voluntarily during the this period. Since lab informational tours complement classroom instruction in furtherance of teaching goals and provide a point of contact for future clients, the laboratory hosted visiting scientists and professionals from Africa, China, and South America, providing insight into its operations. The lab actively participates with the Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6).
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/10 to 12/31/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The objectives of this project were to: (1) provide soil, plant, water, feed, manure and other routine analyses and make recommendations for farmers, homeowners and researchers at minimum cost, (2) develop, evaluate, and adopt laboratory methods that will be efficient, cost effective and environmental friendly to serve the lab clienteles on timely fashion, (3) improve soil test correlation and calibration using Alabama's long-term soil fertility research plots and (4) develop educational materials for farmers, homeowners, county agents and researchers on soil test for better nutrient management and productivity. In the last fiscal year Auburn University's Soil Testing laboratory analyzed nearly 24,000 routine soil samples for fertilizer and lime recommendations for field crops, pastures, home gardens, and lawns, and gave more than 40,000+ recommendations for different plants. All routine services of Auburn University Soil Testing lab are online including report delivery, payment and information retrivial. Farmers can print customer information sheet, get their reports online within 24 hours after their samples are received by the lab under normal conditions. In addition to routine soil samples, more than 3600 Special soil samples were received for non-routine analysis. They include, but not limited to, Growth media (compost), Mine samples and "Soilless" samples. Plant nutrient deficiency diagnostic analysis was performed on over 2400 samples. The lab also analyzed about 1000 each feed and forage, and water samples for routine analysis, respectively. Chicken litter and animal manures were analyzed for fertilizer values and heavy metals. All information forms for all of these analyses are available online for lab users to print and submit with their samples. Annual report of the State was presented at the Annual Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6). PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The Auburn University Soil Testing lab served thousands of individuals engaged in agricultural production, research and sustainable activities this past year. All routine data is accessible on secured website (user name and password protected) 24/365. Routine soil analysis provides useful information on the fertility status of the soil, and recommendations for agronomic plants, vegetables, ornamentals and trees are made. The lab plays a vital role to identify soil and plant problems for timely corrections. The lab also cooperates with all government entities that need its services to accomplish their goals. Diagnostic plant analysis and soil analysis help Crop Specialists and county agents identify problems and suggest potential solutions for growers, homeowners, and businesses. The lab made poster and oral education presentations by invitation and/or voluntarily during the this period. Since lab informational tours complement classroom instruction in furtherance of teaching goals and provide a point of contact for future clients, the laboratory hosted visiting scientists and professionals from Africa, China, Indonesia and South America, providing insight into its operations. The lab actively participates with the Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6).
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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