Private Soil Testing Labs
Below is a list of private soil testing labs that may be able to complete comprehensive soil testing. Extension does not recommend or endorse any particular lab, and this list of nearby labs may not be exhaustive.
NEVADA
1135 Financial Blvd.
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-2400 ph.
(888) 398-7002 fax
Environmental laboratory testing soil for horticultural suitability including micro and basic nutrients. Also water testing: drinking, wastewater, and irrigation water. Call for pricing.
255 Glendale Ave. Ste. #21
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 355-1044 ph.
(800) 283-1183 toll free
Serves environmental engineering community by doing organic and inorganic testing. Organic lab for large numbers of samples (20 or more): testing for volatiles, petroleum hydrocarbons. Call for pricing.
855 Mill St., Suite 2B
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 284-3970 ph.
(866) 755-7619 fax
Offers basic nutrient test and complete nutrient test. Basic covers organic matter percent, pH, soluble salts, nitrates, phosphorus, boron, sulfur, zinc, manganese, copper and iron as well as exchangeable cations for several nutrients. Complete testing goes further for water solubility, saturation and total metals. See website for pricing.
475 E. Greg Street, Ste. 119
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 355-0202 ph.
(775) 355-0817 fax
website
Environmental testing laboratory provides analysis of metals, minerals, inorganics and microbiology. Will not test for general soil quality, but can do testing for specific nutrients (i.e. Nitrates, phosphates). Well water testing available. Call for pricing.
CALIFORNIA
1311 Woodland Ave. Ste. #1
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 529-4080 ph.
(209) 529-4736 fax
Soil testing (many options and packages available), water testing, compost and manure, and feed testing available. See website for pricing.
1232 South Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-9055 ph.
(209) 634-9057 fax
Soil testing measures elements for their “plant available” content and analysis includes fertilizer recommendations. Also offer water, plant, feed, manure and compost testing. See website for pricing.
1910 W. McKinley #110
Fresno, CA 93728-1298
(559) 233-6129 ph.
(800) 228-9896 toll free
Basic Fertility Soil analysis tests Nitrates, Phosphates, Potassium, and Zinc levels; Fertility Assay for potting mixes. Also offer water, plant tissue, and manure analyses.
Call for pricing.
4741 E. Hunter Ave. Ste. A
Anaheim CA 92807
(714) 282-8777 ph.
(714) 282-8575 fax
Basic fertility, pH, salinity, sodium and five soluble and exchangeable major nutrients.
Leaf tissue analysis, composts evaluation, and water analysis for irrigation suitability. See website for pricing.
1101 S. Winchester Blvd. Ste. G173
San Jose CA 95128
(408) 727-0330 ph.
(408) 727-5125 fax
Basic fertility, pH, salinity, sodium and five soluble and exchangeable major nutrients.
Leaf tissue analysis, composts evaluation, and water analysis for irrigation suitability. See website for pricing.
11419 Sunrise Gold Circle #10
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 852-8557 ph.
(916) 852-8558 fax
Soil analysis for agricultural use, landscaping and gardening, environmental analysis, geo-technical, and potting soil. Testing of compost and manure to determine nutrients, plant tissue for crop yield, and water for irrigation, storm or drinking. See website for pricing.
COLORADO
1231 E. Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80523
(970) 491-5061 ph.
(970) 491-2930 fax.
Routine analysis for soil gardens and agriculture with interpretation of results; manure and composts, plant tissue, forage, and water testing available as well. Lab does not test for pesticides or herbicides. See website for pricing.
UTAH
If sending via FedEx or UPS
1541 North 800 East
Logan, UT 84322-4830
If sending via USPS
9400 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435)797-2217 ph.
Garden soil nutrients, texture, pH, salinity, organic matter. Options to pick and choose specific macro and micronutrients tested. Manure, plant, feed, and water testing. See website for pricing.
IDAHO
If sending via FedEx or UPS:
2924 Addison Ave. East
Twin Falls ID 83301
If sending via USPS
P.O. Box 353
Twin Falls ID 83303
(208) 759-3050 ph.
(800) 759-3050 toll free
(208) 734-3919 fax
Soil analysis for nutrient management; use NRCS accepted methods and reporting format. Also test fertilizer and lime, manure and compost, plant tissue, and water. See website for pricing.
2222 West Sixth Street
Moscow, ID 83844-2203
(208) 885-7081 ph.
(208) 885-8937 fax
Standard and Extended Fertility Soil Tests provided, pH and micro and macro nutrients. Also provides plant and water analysis, and Veterinary Diagnostic Toxicology Services.
See website for pricing.
If sending via FedEx or UPS
211 US HWY 95
P.O. Box 1020
Parma, ID 83660
If sending USPS
P.O. Box 1020
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 649-4360 ph.
(800) 658-3858 toll free
(208) 402-5303 fax
Garden Soil Test for gardens, berries, fruit trees, and lawn soil. Test provides both micro and macro nutrients with recommendations. See website for pricing.
