Sample Submission

GENERAL INFORMATION

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SAMPLE SUPPLIES

The following sample supplies are available at no cost:

  • Soil Sample Bags (paper or cloth)
  • Plant Tissue Bags
  • Water Testing Bottles
  • Sterilized Water Bottles for Bacteria Testing
  • Slurry Bottles
  • Manure Bags
  • Feed/NIRS Sample Bags
  • Postage Paid Mailers for NIRS and Feed Samples (may take 8-10 business days to arrive)

The following soil and hay probes can be purchased from the lab:

SOIL PROBES

12” Complete $168.00
18” Complete $173.00
12” Bucket $76.00
18” Bucket $76.00
30” Extension Rod $48.00
12” Handle $34.00
Tips $10.50
Brush $29.95
Step $34.00

SOIL AUGER

1 ¼” Diameter Soil Auger $269.00
1 ¼” Diameter Carbide Tip $450.00

HAY PROBES

Hay Probe $190.00
Canister Top $60.00
Hay Probe Tip $55.00

All prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are in USD.

SUBMITTAL FORM

Each sample type has its own submittal form that can be found here. Using our forms will aid in expediting your sample analysis and help ensure test accuracy for each one of your samples. When submitting samples, all samples must include:

  • full name
  • address
  • phone number
  • sample ID
  • desired analysis

Email address is suggested for rapid return on reports but is not required. If submitting multiple samples, you may also send us your sample submittal information in a spreadsheet.

TURN-AROUND TIME

Sample results will be mailed and/or emailed typically within 1-3 business days after samples arrive at the lab depending on the desired analysis.

INVOICING & STATEMENTS

Invoices are sent with the test reports. Monthly statements will show unpaid invoices and a current balance. Terms are net 30 days. Applicable finance charges will be applied on past due accounts.

ONLINE RESULT VIEWING & INVOICE PAYMENT

Create an online account using your account details and email address to pay invoices or look at past analytical results. Please contact the laboratory with any questions. For new customers, credentials are given upon completion of your first submitted samples.

CONSULTING SERVICES

The professionals at Ward Laboratories, Inc. are available for consultation, whether the questions are in person, via the telephone, or by e-mail. Crop evaluation is available for in-field consultation for problems during the growing season. Our soil scientists, Certified Crop Advisor, soil health expert, and Professional Animal Scientist are also available for assistance at seminars and producer meetings. Please contact the laboratory for pricing and availability.

WARD GUIDE

The Ward Guide is a compilation of a variety of referenced sources and our fifty plus years of experience in providing quality agricultural testing. The Ward Guide is designed to assist you in finding answers to daily production questions. It can be accessed here.