UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

 Lab Fees

* This is NOT a comprehensive list. These are the most requested tests. 
Please inquire about additional testing.
 Service    Cost    Test    Storage  
 Soil Sample    $8   pH, lime, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese    Soil Sample Bag 
 Hay & Silage (F2)   $24  NIR + Nitrates, excluding minerals  Gallon
Re-Sealable Bag  
Hay & Silage (F14)   $14  Nitrates only  Gallon
Re-Sealable Bag 
Litter (chicken) Sample   $52
(FREE for Poultry Farmers for Nutrient Management Planning)   1-pint
Re-Sealable Bag 
Lagoon (A7) $80 Total minerals, total Kjeldahl Nitrogen. Nitrate-Nitrogen, Ammonium-Nitrogen   1-pint 
Manure (A6)  $75 Total minerals, total Kjeldahl Nitrogen. Nitrate-Nitrogen 1-pint 
Basic Water Test (W1)  $20 pH & Hardness, Phosphorous, Potassium, Calcium, Aluminum, Sodium, etc.   125 mL
 Expanded Water Test   $60 W3- Anions, W11 - Soluble Salts, W18 - Alkalinity  16 oz./500 mL
 Bacteria Water Test (W35)   $38  Total Coliform/E. coli Special Bottle 
 Home Loan Closing (W33B)  $85  Basic water bottle +  Total Coliform/E. coli Special Bottle 
 Fish Pond General Water Quality   $35 W34C - Includes W1 Basic + W18 (Alkalinity, pH, & CO2)  500 mL
Soil sample analysis takes two to three working days from the time the lab receives the samples. In general, it takes 7 to 10 days from the time we receive the samples to the time you get your test reports back.

Georgia Pesticide Licensing Instructions

Learn how to obtain a Private/Commercial Pesticide License.  

If you have any questions, please call the office at (706) 743-8341.


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