Soil Profiling

Monitoring soil characteristics can have a large effect on the successful growth of your crops. The identification of contaminants, nutrients, acidity, salinity and pesticides are key factors in soil management. Our environmental chemistry services can assist you in detecting these variables and in making informed decisions on crop selection and methods to increase the soil quality on your land for maximimum nutrient output.

AGAT Laboratories’ agricultural professionals are available to assist you in developing a soil monitoring program and for recommending the best analytical packages for your type of operation.  AGAT Laboratories’ specializes in the following services:

Soil Characteriztion

• pH
• Electrical Conductivity
• Organic Matter
• Texture

Major Nutrients in Soil

• Nitrate
• Ammonium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sulfate
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Sodium
• Chloride

Micronutrients in Soil

• Iron
• Zinc
• Boron
• Copper
• Manganese

Pesticides/Herbicides

• Organochlorine Pesticides/Polychlorinated Biphenyls
• Carbamate Pesticides
• Triazine Herbicides
• Phenoxy Acid Herbicides
• Base, Neutral and Acid Extractables (Including TCLP Extraction)
• Organophosphorus Pesticides