SECTION .0200 ‑ PROGRAMS

02 NCAC 37 .0201             SOIL TESTING SERVICE

(a)  The Agronomic Services Division shall analyze all samples for volume weight, pH, BpH, humic matter, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc. The Agronomic Services Division shall make nutrient and management recommendations to correct deficiencies or toxicities by the application of lime, fertilizer, and other soil amendments.

(b)  Fees for these services shall be as follows:

(1)           Routine soil analysis during peak season as defined in G.S. 106-22(17) – five dollars ($5.00).

(2)           Expedited soil testing – two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

(3)           Special services:

(A)          Heavy metals -thirty dollars ($30.00).

(B)          Research – ten dollars ($10.00).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106-22(17);

Eff. July 17, 1981;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1990;

Agency did not readopt rule pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A by RRC established deadline of March 31, 2017;

Readopted Eff. September 1, 2017;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2026.