November 2025 issue

Volume 58, Issue 11

Soil testing can help you make better farm management decisions, whether the goal is to improve crop yield, plant vigor, the harvest quality, or general soil health. When you send your soil to be tested, the lab sends you back a report with valuable information.

Soil reports can be hard to interpret and translate into action without proper understanding of technical terminology and various soil parameters. Our cover story this month explains the most common soil parameters found in a soil test report and how to use that information to make informed decisions on the farm. 

The source for the cover illustration is the United Soybean Board. The illustration was modified from the original according to this license: CC BY 2.0.