Making Your Samples Count

Boundary

• Decide the boundary of your field.
• Consider using an aerial photo or yield map.

Sample Points

• Divide the field based on similar characteristic areas, no larger than 10 acres.
• Consider elevation, past yield, and application logistics.

Pull Samples

• Pull samples using a probe 6 inches deep for crop land, 4 inches for pasture.
• Pull 12-15 plugs in a criss-cross pattern throughout the representative area.

Label

• Place the plugs into a bag. Label your bag with your name, field name, and sample name & number on each bag.

Record

• Keep a copy of your sample names and locations for your records.

PAL

• Ship or deliver your samples to PAL and receive your results in 3-4 business days.