Reasons to soil test a pasture

Wendie Powell Livestock Production Agent, Wildcat Extension District

I chatted last week with Dr. Tina Sullivan, the new northeast area agronomist with K-State Research and Extension, about soil testing and application timing in pastures.

Dr. Sullivan discussed how pasture managers should prioritize taking the time to get a soil sample pulled and analyzed. “Seeing what our phosphorus, potassium (P a…