Wet chemistry procedures are used for all testing.
Our laboratory participates in The National Forage Testing Association.
Results can be faxed at no extra charge.
Free sample bags and supplies will be sent upon request.
Samples are retained for 30 days.
Sample bags are self-addressed and can be mailed, or sent via UPS, etc. Fill the bag 1/2 full for forages, feedstuff or soils. Submit 1 cup of water and 1 quart of manure. If you use the U.S. Postal Service, check with them about their free Priority Mail Envelopes. Samples received by 3:00 p.m. will be started the same day.
Please print the appropriate form below and include with your sample:
Soil Information Sheet
Forage/Feedstuff Information Sheet
Samples submitted by US Mail arrive at our lab earlier in the morning and therefore begin the testing process sooner. Samples sent via US Mail should be addressed to:
Holmes Laboratory, Inc.
Winesburg, OH 44690-0204
Samples that are submitted by UPS, FedEx or other carrier should be sent to:
Please complete the information requested on the sample bag, forage-feedstuff form, or the soil form. Include this information in the package of samples. To avoid delays, please tell us who to invoice, test desired, etc.
Whenever this sheet is to be enclosed with a very moist sample, place it inside a small plastic bag first. One information sheet can be utilized for up to eight samples from the same or different customer(s).
US Mail address: PO Box 204, Winesburg, OH 44690-0204
UPS address: 3559 U.S. Rt. 62, Millersburg, Ohio 44654-8834
holmeslabinfo@wifi7.com
Please Note: We have a new email address above.
The following Labs. offer additional services. Please contact them directly.
C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Email ppdc@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
Fescue Diagnostic Laboratory
209 Life Science Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5409
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