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Home My WebLink AboutSLAS7605_Soil Report_20150112NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: (919) 733-2655 Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/ Report No.FY15-SL017331 Mehlich-3 Extraction Completed: Received:Sampled: Soil Report Farm: Client: Links to Helpful Information Advisor: 76-0601/12/201511/25/201411/20/2014 Heavy Metals Connie Wylie c/o NC Division of Solid Waste 1646 Mail Service Ctr. Raleigh, NC 27699 Randy Cheek 7748 Lanes Mill Rd. Bennett, NC 27208 Sampled County : Randolph This report contains both routine soil test information as well as heavy metals data in a section labeled as Heavy Metals under soil test lab results. Using Mehlich 3 as a soil test extractant, background levels of these metals typically seen in NC soils when analyzed are as follows: arsenic (As)- 4.5 ppm, cadmium (Cd)- 0.1 ppm, chromium (Cr)- 0.2 ppm, lead (Pb)- 4.2 ppm, nickel (Ni)- 0.8 ppm, & selenium (Se)- 0.2 ppm (FY2005-2007). Noted are elevated levels of lead (Pb) in sample 2. Also noted are elevated zinc (Zn) in both the samples and elevated copper (Cu) levels in sample 2. Although the above metals here are not believed to pose a concern for plant growth, continue to monitor these and note where elevated above background levels. Where soil test phosphorus (P) is very high (P-I > 100), crops will not respond to additional P applied.Tissue testing is advised where Zn and Cu levels are of concern as in samples found here. Note any lime and fertilizer recommendations. Jagathi Kamalakanthan 1/6/2015 Agronomist's Comments: Lime History: Sample ID: More Information Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class: Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM% 2 - 1 - Crop Recommendations:Lime BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N Mineral Fescue/OGrass/Tim, M Fescue/OGrass/Tim, M 0.0 0.0 2 120-200 120-200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 783646.01.78814.10.810.46 11770171625080 0 0 10 10 Note: 12 Note: 12 167 167 1716 (tons/acre) 333 0 0 75 11 Nutrients (lb/acre) 0.2 0.2Selenium,9.7Lead,0.1Chromium,0.5Nickel,0.1Cadmium,0.2Arsenic,Heavy Metals (parts per million): Lime History: Sample ID: More Information Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm ; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm ; NO3-N in mg/dm ]: Soil Class: Ca%NO3-NSS-IESPNaCu-IZn-AIZn-IMn-AI2Mn-AI1Mn-IS-IMg%K-IP-IpHAcBS%CECW/VHM% 2 - 1 - Crop Recommendations:Lime BCuZnMnSMgK2OP2O5N Mineral Fescue/OGrass/Tim, M Fescue/OGrass/Tim, M 0.3 0.0 3 120-200 120-200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1452305.92.28413.60.760.41 1823131528153 0 0 0 0 Note: 12 Note: 12 186 186 1315 (tons/acre) 333 0 0 63 16 Nutrients (lb/acre) 0.2 0.2Selenium,4.6Lead,0.1Chromium,0.3Nickel,0.1Cadmium,0.1Arsenic,Heavy Metals (parts per million): - Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality. through a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. Reprogramming of the laboratory-information-management system that makes this report possible is being funded NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: (919) 733-2655 Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/ Report No.FY15-SL017331 Page 2 of 2Randy Cheek Recommendations Lime If testing finds that soil pH is too low for the crop(s) indicated, a lime recommendation will be given in units of either ton/acre or lb/1000 sq ft. For best results, mix the lime into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil several months before planting. For no-till or established plantings where this is not possible, apply no more than 1 to 1.5 ton/acre (50 lb/1000 sq ft) at one time, even if the report recommends more. You can apply the rest in similar increments every six months until the full rate is applied. If MG is recommended and lime is needed, use dolomitric lime. Fertilizer Recommendations for field crops or other large areas are listed separately for each nutrient to be added (in units of lb/acre unless otherwise specified). Recommendations for N (and sometimes for B) are based on research/field studies for the crop being grown, not on soil test results. K-I and P-I values are based on test results and should be > 50. If they are not, follow the fertilizer recommendations given. If Mg is needed and no lime is recommended, 0-0-22 (11.5% Mg) is an excellent source; 175 to 250 lb per acre alone or in a fertilizer blend will usually satisfy crop needs, SS-I levels appear only on reports for greenhouse soil or problem samples. Farmers and other commercial producers should pay special attention to micronutrient levels. If $, pH$, $pH, C or Z notations appear on the soil report, refer to . In general, homeowners do not need to be concerned about micronutrients. Various crop notes also address lime fertilizer needs; visit Recommendations for small areas, such as home lawns/gardens, are listed in units of lb/1000 sq ft . If you cannot find the exact fertilizer grade recommended on the report, visit to find information that may help you choose a comparable alternate. For more information, read . Test Results The first seven values [soil class, HM%, W/V, CEC, BS%, Ac and pH] describe the soil and its degree of acidity. The remaining 16 [P-I, K-I, Ca%, Mg%, Mn-I, Mn-AI1, Mn-AI2, Zn-I, Zn-AI, Cu-I, S-I, SS-I, Na, ESP, SS-I, NO3-N (not routinely available)] indicate levels of plant nutrients or other fertility measurement. Visit for more information. Report Abbreviations Ac exchangeable acidity B boron BS% % CEC occupied by basic cations Ca%% CEC occupied by calcium CEC cation exchange capacity Cu-I copper index ESP exchangeable sodium percent HM%percent humic matter K-I potassium index K2O potash Mg%% CEC occupied by magnesium MIN mineral soil class Mn manganese Mn-Al1 Mn-availability index for crop 1 Mn-AI2 Mn-availability index for crop 2 Mn-I manganese index M-O mineral-organic soil class N nitrogen Na sodium NO3-N nitrate nitrogen ORG organic soil class pH current soil pH P-I phosphorus index P2O5 phosphate S-I sulfur index SS-I soluble salt index W/V weight per volume Zn-AI zinc availability index Zn-I zinc index Understanding the Soil Report: explanation of measurements, abbreviations and units $Note: Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/obpart4.htm#fs A Homeowner's Guide to Fertilizer. www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/uyrst.htm ncagr.gov/agronomi/pubs.htm.