
Here is an example of what a Soil Characterization Report would look like.
AGVISE Soil Characterization Report
Submitting firm = AGVISE Laboratories
Protocol or Study No = 123AGV
Sample ID. = AGV971
Trial ID. = 789101
Date Received = 03-11-1998
Date Reported = 03-20-1998
AGVISE Lab No 98- 2334
Percent Sand 16
Percent Silt 61
Percent Clay 23
USDA Textural Class (hydrometer method) Silt Loam
Bulk Density (disturbed) gm/cc 1.11
Cation Exchange Capacity (meq/100 g) 14.7
% Moisture at 1/3 Bar 30.3
% Moisture at 15 Bar 13.2
Percent Organic Matter 2.4
pH 5.8
Olsen Phosphorus (ppm) 80
Total Nitrogen (%) 0.148
Soluble Salts (mmhos/cm) 0.47
Base Saturation Data
Cation Percent ppm
Calcium 58.0 1700
Magnesium 11.9 210
Sodium 0.6 21
Potassium 3.3 189
Hydrogen 26.2 38
These tests were completed in compliance of 40 CFR Part 160.
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Robert Deutsch Date
Soil Scientist
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