ABOUT MU EXTENSION Through the innovations and ideals of the University of Missouri, MU Extension improves lives, businesses and communities by focusing on solving Missouri’s grand challenges around agricultural growth and stewardship, economic opportunity, educational access, and health and well-being.

Agriculture and environment    
The Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory analyzes soil, plant, water, manure, compost and greenhouse media. The laboratory provides quality testing and unbiased, research-based recommendations to clients for economically viable and environmentally safe nutrient management practices. The fee-based services are available to farmers, homeowners, vegetable and fruit growers, lawn and landscape specialists, golf course managers, consultants, researchers and government agencies.



SOIL AND PLANT TESTING LABORATORY

The services that we offer include:

• Analyzing soil for nutrient content and fertility status
• Providing recommendations for economical, environmentally safe and balanced fertilizer and lime applications
• Special soil tests for nutrient management plans and for addressing environmental issues
• Analyzing potting mixes for nursery growers
• Analyzing plant tissue for field crops, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and turfs
• Compost testing
• Manure analysis
• Water testing for domestic, irrigation, poultry and livestock suitability

Address:   1100 University Ave. Mumford Hall Room 23 Columbia, MO 65211 Email:  muextension@gmail.com Contact:   Phone:  573-882-0623   FAX:  573-884-4288