Specialty Analysis

SGS can conduct special analysis of agricultural commodities, input products, soil amendments and seeds.

Limestone Analysis: percent Calcium Carbonate Equivalent (CCE), Sieve Size (8, 30, 60 mesh), Effective Neutralizing Value (ENV) and the Correction Factor. Submit a composite sample and include information that contains name, address, telephone number, field names, number of samples per field and the type of test.

Fertilizer Analysis: Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P2O5) and Potash (K2O), micronutrients. Request one or all three of the nutrients and/or micronutrients. Submit approximately one cup of the composite sample and include information that contains name, address, telephone number, field names, number of samples per field and the type of test.

Manure Analysis: values for Nitrogen (TKN and ammonia), Phosphate (P2O5) and Potash (K2O), percent Moisture and an optional pH; additional nutrients on request. Place a composite sample in a strong, clean plastic container. Fill the container only half full. Do not fill the container to the top! (Overfilled samples which are received and “explode” will be charged a “cleanup fee”). Submit a composite sample and include information that contains name, address, telephone number, field names, number of samples per field and the type of test.

Biosolids Analysis: as per land application includes: Total solids, TKN, NH3N, P, K, Zn, Mn, Cu, Ni, Cd and Pb, Total volatile solids, pH or specific gravity. For an additional charge, the 503 metals, As, Mo, Hg, Se and Cr and if necessary a percent Calcium Carbonate Equivalent (CCE) can be obtained. Submit a composite sample and include information that contains name, address, telephone number, field names, number of samples per field and the type of test.

Seed Germination: determines the viability of seeds and a seed count (number of seeds/pound). Warm and cold germination plus vigor can be determined for any seed lot. Submit one pound of seed sample and include information that contains name, address, telephone number, field names, number of samples per field and the type of test. Seed germination information is strictly confidential.

Secondary and Micronutrient Analysis: Zinc, manganese, sulfur, boron, iron, copper, sodium; phosphorus (P2 - strong bray); phosphorus (sodium bicarbonate)