Soil Sampling for Precision Agriculture

Historically the objectives of soil sampling have been to determine the average nutrient status of a field and provide some measure of nutrient variability in a field. Soil sampling for precision agriculture has these same objectives with some modifications.

Knowledge of factors influencing soil nutrient levels including soil type, topography, cropping history, manure application, fertilizer application and leveling for irrigation will help the producer determine the most effective sampling approach.