Analytical Sciences Laboratory (ASL) services

ASL provides comprehensive analytical services in the area of soil analyses, including fertility testing and environmental analyses.  ASL also provides laboratory testing of soil samples for NRCS Nutrient Management Plans (see SNMP in table below). Standard methods are used for all chemical and physical tests, including pesticide residue analyses. ASL participates in the North American Proficiency Testing Performance Assessment Program (NAPT-PAP).

ASL provides a broad range of analytical services in the area of plant tissue analyses. Capabilities in pesticide residue analysis are centered on the techniques of gas-liquid chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Chemical composition analyses have been developed to determine macro- and micro- elemental constituents of plant material.