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Soil Testing Labs

Updated July 21, 2023
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Anthony Bly

SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist

Crop Producers, agronomists, gardeners, homeowners and anyone else who is thinking about taking soil samples this fall or next spring need to be aware that South Dakota State University (SDSU) no longer offers commercial testing (Effective Oct., 2011). Below is a list of nearby state and private laboratories that can be used for crop production fields, gardens and lawns. The private laboratories are not necessarily recommended or endorsed; however, many will give university recommendations when asked. Crop producers, agronomists, gardeners and homeowners with questions on sample submissions, analysis charges and recommendations should contact the laboratory of interest.

Neighboring State Labs

Iowa State Soil Testing Lab
Iowa State University
G501 Agronomy Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1010
Phone: (515) 294-3076
Fax: (515) 294-5567
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North Dakota State University Soil Testing Lab
1360 Bolley Drive, P. O. Box 5575
Waldron Hall, Room 103
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 231-8942
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University of Minnesota Soil Testing Lab
1902 Dudley Ave.
Crops Research Building, Room 135
St. Paul, MN 55108-6089
Phone: (612) 625-3101
Fax: (612) 624-3420
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Nearby Private Labs

Agvise Laboratories
902 13th St. North, P. O. Box 187
Benson, MN 56215
Phone: (320) 843-4109
Fax: (320) 843-2074
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Next Level Ag, LLC
617 Pine Ave. N.
Alpena, SD 57312
Phone: (605) 849-5227
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Midwest Laboratories
13611 B St.
Omaha, NE 68144
Phone: (402) 334-7770
Fax: (402) 334-9121
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Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, Inc. (MVTL)
326 Center St.
New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: (800) 782-3557
Fax: (507) 233-7127
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Regen Ag Lab
31740 Highway 10
Pleasanton, NE 68866
Phone: (308) 627-0065
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Ward Laboratories
4007 Cherry Ave., P. O. Box 788
Kearney, NE 68848-0788
Phone: (308) 234-2418
Fax: (308) 234-1940
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