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Soil testing can help prevent effects on plants. Ron Becker from the OSU Extension - [Hello world!](https://holmeslab.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! ## Pages - [Home Page](https://holmeslab.com/) - Welcome! We are the leader in Water Bacteria and Soil Testing. Quality Testing Since 1978 Welcome to Edenridge Laboratory, Ltd. An independent analytical laboratory that tests Water, Feedstuffs, Manure, Compost, Plant Tissue and Soil. Regular business hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday Submitting - [Manure Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/manure-testing/) - Manure Tests Submit 1 to 1-1/2 pint manure per sample CAUTION: Manure samples will produce gases. Please use only plastic containers. Fill them 2/3 full and refrigerate before shipment. Test Desired K Standard Manure Test Package - Includes: Moisture, Total Solids, pH, Total Kjeldahl (TKN), Available and Organic Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, - [Compost Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/compost-testing/) - Compost Tests Test Desired Q Standard Compost Test Package (submit 1 gallon dry compost per sample - 1 quart for liquid compost tea) Includes: Moisture, Total Solids, pH, EC (Soluble Salts), Total Nitrogen (TKN), Available and Organic Nitrogen, Total Organic Matter, Total Carbon, Carbon : Nitrogen Ratio, Ammonia Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, - [Pond Water Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/pond-water-testing/) - Water Testing For Aquaculture Testing Submit 1 quart (32 oz.) per sample and collect with a clean glass or plastic bottle. Select a clean spot around the pond, hold the container under water and let it fill completely. Be sure there are no air bubbles left in the bottle. Continue to keep the bottle underwater - [Produce Growers](https://holmeslab.com/produce-growers/) - SHOULD I GUESS, OR TEST? The Importance of Testing Water, Soil, and Plant Tissue What is in Your Water? Is it Safe to Use? Safe and reliable water is very important for drinking, watering and washing produce. Many of us believe that all water is acceptable and safe to use whether it be for drinking, - [Upcoming Event](https://holmeslab.com/upcoming-events/) - Event: Seed to Spoon Summit in Walnut creek OH, June 17th & 18th at Timbercrest Camp and RV Park. Get your tickets online at Seed to Spoon.life - [Water Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/water-testing/) - Water Tests Click Here For "How To Take A Proper Water Sample" Submit 1 pint (16 oz.) of water per sample, and fill to the top. Test Desired S Water Suitability Analysis Includes: pH, Hardness(in ppm and grains per gallon), Nitrate-Nitrogen, Nitrate, Sulfate, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, - [Forage & Feedstuff Analysis- Wet Chem](https://holmeslab.com/httpholmeslab-comwp-contentuploads201603feed-information-sheet-pdfforage-feedstuff-testing/) - Grain, Forage and Feedstuff Tests Please print the form below and include with your sample: Click Here for: Grain, Forage/Feedstuff Information Sheet Test Desired A Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber, TDN, NEl, NEm, NEg, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iron....................................................................$55.00 AG Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Acid Detergent - [Equine Mares Milk Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/alpaca-feed-and-soil-testing/) - Equine Mares Milk Testing Test Code - [Environmental Testing For Water](https://holmeslab.com/environmental-testing/) - Environmental Water Testing for Home Owners, Urban Community Gardens, Farmers, and Etc. (Submit 3 cups per sample, wet or dry) ********************************************************************************************** Individual Total Sorbed Metal Analysis This is EPA Method 3050 B to determine the elements that could become "environmentally available" (total sorbed) Used to develop sound water management programs to monitor water for elevated - [Environmental Testing For Soil](https://holmeslab.com/environmental-testing-for-soil/) - Environmental Soil Testing for Urban Community Gardens, Farmers, Etc. (Submit 3 cups per sample, wet or dry) ********************************************************************************************** Individual Total Sorbed Metal Analysis This is EPA Method 3050 B to determine the elements that could become "environmentally available" (total sorbed) Used to develop sound soil management programs to monitor soils for elevated levels of toxic - [Alpaca Feed, Water & Soil Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/greenhouse-testing/) - Alpaca Recommended by Dr. Norm Evans Test Desired Feed and Feedstuffs Analysis: 9 (Most accurate ruminant analysis available for feedstuff Energy Prediction) Ruminant Energy Equation Moisture, Dry Matter, Crude Protein, Available Crude Protein, Adjusted Crude Protein, Acid Detergent Fiber, A.D.F. - [Soil Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/soil-testing/) - Soil Tests Are we gardening in a toxic world? Click Here Submit 3 cups soil per sample - [Heavy Metals](https://holmeslab.com/heavy-metals/) - Standard reporting is 2 to 3 weeks. Rush options 7 to 10 working days, adds $25 per Metal For Water: (Submit 16oz. of Water, and fill to the top) Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Selenium , Antimony, Beryllium, Thallium ……………………………….. $55.00 each. Barium, Chromium, Copper, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silver, Zinc ………………… $55.00 each. For Soil, Compost, Manure - [Certified EPA Water Bacteria Testing](https://holmeslab.com/epa-water-testing/) - Water Bacteria Testing (Please ask for sterile 100 ml. bottle) OHIO EPA CERTIFIED FOR DRINKING WATER BACTERIA. TO PRODUCE THE MOST ACCURATE RESULTS: Sample(s) must be submitted in a sterile 100 ML EPA Approved plastic bottle. Fill so the water is just above the 100 ml mark on the bottle. DO NOT UNDER/OVER FILL. A - [Forage and Feed Analysis- NIR method](https://holmeslab.com/deer-analysis/) - Feed NIR Test Desired - [Mycotoxin Analysis and Mold Air Sampling](https://holmeslab.com/mycotoxin-testing/) - Mycotoxin Tests Submit 1 quart sample. A Aflatoxin................................................................$55.00* V Vomitoxin (Don).....................................................$55.00* T T-2 Toxin.................................................................$55.00* Z Zearalenone...........................................................$55.00* *This is the cost per toxin when a mycotoxin analysis is also requested with a forage - [Mold Air Sampling](https://holmeslab.com/mycotoxin-testing/mold-air-sampling/) - We now offer mold air sampling using a professional air sampling pump and air-o-cell cassettes. $60 per sample plus travel and labor. Call us for a quote at 330-893-2933, we look forward to serving you. - [About Us](https://holmeslab.com/about-us/) - Welcome to Holmes Laboratory, Inc. We are an independent analytical laboratory that tests water, soil, forages, feedstuffs, plant tissue, compost, mycotoxins, manure, etc. - [Information Sheet](https://holmeslab.com/informaton-sheets/) - Please print the appropriate information sheet below and include with your sample: Sample Information Sheet (Click Here) - [Contact Us](https://holmeslab.com/contact-us/) - US Mail, UPS/FEDEX address: 3559 U.S. 62, Millersburg, Ohio 44654-8834 Phone: 330.893.2933 or 330.893.1326 Email: results@edenridgelabs.life Payment Information To avoid delays, please enclose check or money order, Payable to: EDENRIDGE LABS We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS For Credit Cards, we need the following information: Your Name and Address, City, State, and Zip - [How To Take A Water Bacteria Sample](https://holmeslab.com/how-to-take-a-water-bacteria-sample/) - TO PRODUCE THE MOST ACCURATE RESULTS: Sample(s) must be submitted in a sterile 100 ML EPA Approved plastic bottle. (Fill bottle so the water is at the 100 ml mark. (DO NOT UNDER/OVER FILL.) Sample(s) MUST ARRIVE AT OUR LAB within 24 HRS. of collection. We accept samples between 9 AM and 4:00 PM.Mon.-Thurs. & 9 - [Iron/Sulfate Bacteria](https://holmeslab.com/iron-sulfate-bacteria/) - Iron-Related and Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria Tests Odor, taste, staining, and tarnishing of silverware and utensils, etc. are indicators of Iron and/or Sulfate Bacteria in water. - [Microbiology For Water](https://holmeslab.com/microbiology-testing-for-feedstuff-and-water/) - Microbiology Testing Test Desired O. Total Bacteria (Water) ............................................ $65.00 Submit an approved 100 ml Sterile bottle per sample Please Call Us for a 100 ml Sterile Bottle - [Soil Analysis Interpretation](https://holmeslab.com/soil-analysis-interpertation/) - Ideal Fertility Levels - [Plant Tissue Analysis](https://holmeslab.com/plant-tissue-testing/) - Plant Tissue Test Test Desired 3 Standard Plant Tissue or Fruit Analysis Includes: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Copper and Boron........................................$60.00 (Submit 1 Gallon per sample) Heavy Metal Testing Click Here To see an example of a Plant Tissue Report Click "Example of a Plant Tissue Report" For information on the - [How To Take A Water Sample](https://holmeslab.com/how-to-take-a-water-sample/) - Water is the most important nutrient for HUMANS and ANIMALS , and is consumed in the largest quantity. Water may appear clear and pure, but it contains numerous dissolved minerals and substances. The body must be able to consume enough quality water daily to maintain all of it's important physiological functions. Water quality is also - [How To Take A Soil Sample](https://holmeslab.com/how-to-take-a-soil-sample/) - The soil test takes the guess work out of lime and fertilizer applications. It is an excellent measure of soil fertility. Soil testing is a very inexpensive way of maintaining good plant health. The report supplies the necessary information for environmental appropriate recommendations. The soil sample must be representative of your lawn or garden area, - [How To Take Forage And Feedstuff Sample](https://holmeslab.com/how-to-take-forage-and-feedstuff-sample/) - The accuracy of your forage and feedstuff report can be influenced by how careful the sample was collected and submitted. It is critical to take subsamples from the same field, cutting, lot, or type, and thoroughly blend together to form a composite. Be sure to select an unique descriptive ID for your samples. This will - [Environmental Testing For Compost and Manure](https://holmeslab.com/environmental-compost-manure/) - Environmental Compost and Manure Testing for Urban Community Gardens, Farmers, and Etc. (Submit 3 cups per sample, wet or dry) ********************************************************************************************** Individual Total Sorbed Metal Analysis This is EPA Method 3050 B to determine the elements that could become "environmentally available" (total sorbed) Used to develop sound compost/manure management programs to monitor compost/manure for elevated levels of - [Alpaca Research Article](https://holmeslab.com/alpaca-research-article/) - Most Scientific research has focused on how to obtain maximum yields of field crops such as hay and pastures. This has been successful, but has contributed to increased mineral composition in the forages. The ideal potassium nutrient level for hay and pasture is less than 2.25% (Dry Matter Basis) in forages for Alpacas. Lab results - [Plant Tissue Report](https://holmeslab.com/plant-tissue-report/) - Sample of Plant Tissue #3 Test Package Report Plant Tissue Report Item..................................Units......Results Nitrogen.............(N)............%........... 3.30 Phosphorus........(P)............%............. .28 Potassium..........(K)............%............ 1.52 Calcium.............(Ca)...........%........... 3.58 Magnesium........(Mg)..........%............. .53 Sulfur.................(S)............%............ 1.74 Boron.................(B)..........ppm....... 27.30 Copper..............(Cu).........ppm.............. 9 Iron...................(Fe).........ppm............ 97 Manganese........(Mn).......ppm............. 70 Zinc...................(Zn)........ppm............. 14 Sodium..............(Na).........%.............. .179 - [Alpaca Press Release](https://holmeslab.com/alpaca-press-release/) - PRESS RELEASE: Holmes Laboratory, Inc. Attention: Reputable Breeders, Concerned Owners, Established Farms Reprinted with permission from American Livestock Magazine, Spring 2005 Edition. The overall health, growth, reproduction and fiber quality of your animals is directly correlated to their daily nutritional intake. Knowledge of these factors can be instrumental in their development. The nutritional values in - [Ideal Nutrient Levels](https://holmeslab.com/ideal-nutrient-levels/) - ALPACA HAY & PASTURE IDEAL NUTRIENT LEVELS Recommended by: Dr. Norm Evans, D.V.M. Item Units Report - Dry Matter Basis Moisture % Less than 15 Crude Protein % 10 - 14 TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) % 57 - 60 Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio Less than 2:1 Potassium (K) % Less than 2.25 Iron (Fe) ppm ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://holmeslab.com/category/uncategorized/)