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Code Chapter 83, Subchapter D, Nutrient Management. State guidance: Penn State Extension sampling advice.<\/p><\/div><section class=\"ssr-ans\" aria-labelledby=\"ssr-ans-h\"><h2 id=\"ssr-ans-h\">Soil sampling in Pennsylvania: frequency, area, depth and cores<\/h2><div class=\"ssr-ans-grid\"><div class=\"ssr-ans-q\"><h3>How often do you need to soil sample in Pennsylvania?<\/h3><ul data-no-translation><li><a href=\"#rule-us-pa-25-pa-code-83-292-nutrient-management\">Nutrient Management Act (Act 38), nutrient management plans<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-ans-t\">Conditional<\/span> Every crop management unit at least every 3 years from the date of the last test, once the plan is approved. Result valid: For the initial plan, tests taken within the previous 3 years are acceptable.<\/li><li><a href=\"#rule-us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\">Penn State Extension sampling advice<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-ans-t\">Official guidance<\/span> At least every 3 years, or when the cropping system changes significantly.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-ans-q\"><h3>When in the year should soil be sampled in Pennsylvania?<\/h3><ul data-no-translation><li><a href=\"#rule-us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\">Penn State Extension sampling advice<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-ans-t\">Official guidance<\/span> Fall is the best time logistically. Before a forage seeding: at least 6 months ahead.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-ans-q\"><h3>How many acres can one soil sample cover in Pennsylvania?<\/h3><ul data-no-translation><li><a href=\"#rule-us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\">Penn State Extension sampling advice<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-ans-t\">Official guidance<\/span> One sample should not represent more than 10 to 20 acres (4.05 to 8.09 ha).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-ans-q\"><h3>How deep should soil samples be taken in Pennsylvania?<\/h3><ul data-no-translation><li><a href=\"#rule-us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\">Penn State Extension sampling advice<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-ans-t\">Official guidance<\/span> Plow depth in cultivated fields. No-till: one sample to 6 inches (15.24 cm) and one to 2 inches (5.08 cm). Permanent pasture: 3 to 4 inches (7.62 to 10.16 cm).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-ans-q\"><h3>How many cores go into one soil sample in Pennsylvania?<\/h3><ul data-no-translation><li><a href=\"#rule-us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\">Penn State Extension sampling advice<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-ans-t\">Official guidance<\/span> At least 15 to 20 spots at random over the field.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-ans-ex\"><h3>How many soil samples does a 100-acre field need in Pennsylvania?<\/h3><p><span data-no-translation>Penn State Extension sampling advice:<\/span> A uniform 100-acre field needs at least 10 composite samples of no more than 10 acres each, and at least 150 cores in all, 15 per sample.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/geopard.tech\/soil-sampling-regulations\/#ssr-est\">Samples and cores for any field size<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section aria-label=\"Rules in Pennsylvania\">\n<div class=\"ssr-scroll\" data-no-translation>\n<table class=\"ssr-table\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Soil sampling rules in Pennsylvania\">\n<caption>Soil sampling rules in Pennsylvania, with the exact wording of each source<\/caption>\n<colgroup><col class=\"c-place\"><col class=\"c-pur\"><col class=\"c-time\"><col class=\"c-area\"><col class=\"c-meth\"><col class=\"c-depth\"><col class=\"c-cores\"><col class=\"c-stat\"><\/colgroup>\n      <thead role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\">\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Country \/ region<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Purpose \/ programme<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Time \/ frequency<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Area per sample<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Method<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Depth<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Cores<\/th>\n        <th role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">Status and source<\/th>\n      <\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"ssr-grp\" data-g=\"US\" role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th role=\"rowheader\" colspan=\"8\" scope=\"colgroup\" id=\"country-us\">United States<\/th><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<tbody id=\"rule-us-pa-25-pa-code-83-292-nutrient-management\" class=\"ssr-rec\" role=\"rowgroup\" data-c=\"US\" data-r=\"US-PA\" data-p=\"fertility\" data-s=\"conditional\" data-m=\"zone\" data-q=\"united states | pennsylvania | nutrient management act (act 38), nutrient management plans | soil test for p, k and ph in a nutrient management plan | 25 pa. code chapter 83, subchapter d, nutrient management | section 83.292(e) | ph, p, k, mg | pennsylvania | act 38 | nutrient management act | 25 pa. code chapter 83 | chapter 83 | cao | concentrated animal operation | state conservation commission\">\n<tr role=\"row\" class=\"ssr-main\"><th role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\" data-label=\"Country \/ region\"><span class=\"ssr-place\">Pennsylvania<\/span><span class=\"ssr-sub\">United States<\/span><span class=\"ssr-sub\">Pennsylvania only. Other states set their own rules.<\/span><\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Purpose \/ programme\"><span class=\"ssr-pur\">Soil test for P, K and pH in a nutrient management plan<\/span><span class=\"ssr-sub\">Nutrient Management Act (Act 38), nutrient management plans<\/span><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Time \/ frequency\"><ul class=\"ssr-time\"><li><span class=\"k\">Repeat<\/span> Every crop management unit at least every 3 years from the date of the last test, once the plan is approved<\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Result valid<\/span> For the initial plan, tests taken within the previous 3 years are acceptable<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Area per sample\"><span class=\"ssr-ns\">Not specified<\/span><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Method\">One soil test per crop management unit: a field, part of a field or group of fields with the same rotation and manure history and similar production capability, managed as one unit.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Depth\"><span class=\"ssr-ns\">Not specified<\/span><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Cores\"><span class=\"ssr-ns\">Not specified<\/span><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Status and source\" class=\"ssr-stat\"><span class=\"ssr-badge is-conditional\">Conditional<\/span><a class=\"ssr-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\" class=\"ssr-more\"><td role=\"cell\" colspan=\"8\"><details data-id=\"us-pa-25-pa-code-83-292-nutrient-management\" data-c=\"Pennsylvania\"><summary>Who it applies to, the exact wording and every source<\/summary><div class=\"ssr-det\"><dl class=\"ssr-facts\"><div><dt>Who it applies to<\/dt><dd>Nutrient management plan operations: concentrated animal operations (8 or more animal equivalent units where animal density exceeds 2 AEUs per acre on an annualized basis), operations that submit a plan voluntarily, and operations required to develop compliance plans under section 506(j) of the Act. Soil tests for every crop management unit.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Laboratory and analysis<\/dt><dd>Accurate test procedures; the Penn State recommended procedures in Recommended Soil Testing Procedures for the Northeastern United States (Bulletin 493) may be used, others need Commission approval. The plan lists P, K and pH results, the test date and the lab name.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>In force from<\/dt><dd>1 October 2006<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Legal text<\/dt><dd>25 Pa. Code Chapter 83, Subchapter D, Nutrient Management, Section 83.292(e)<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><div class=\"ssr-wording\"><h3>The wording in the source<\/h3><h4>Timing<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">After the approval of the initial plan, soil tests are required for each crop management unit at least every 3 years from the date of the last test.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292(e)(4)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Soil tests conducted within the previous 3 years prior to submitting the initial plan are acceptable.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292(e)(2)<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Method<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">When developing the initial plan, soil tests shall be conducted for each crop management unit on the operation, to determine the level of phosphorus (as P), potassium (as K), and soil pH<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292(e)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">The portion of cropland, hayland and pasture, including a field, a portion of a field, or group of fields, on an agricultural operation that has a unique management history (same rotation and manure history), similar production capability, and that will be managed uniformly as a distinct unit.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.201.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.201, definition of crop management unit<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Who it applies to<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">NMP operations shall meet the plan requirements of<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.261.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.261 (the list includes Sections 83.291 to 83.294)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">CAOs, VAOs and operations required to develop compliance plans under section 506(j) of the act (relating to nutrient management plans).<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.201.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.201, definition of NMP operation (nutrient management plan operation)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Agricultural operations with eight or more animal equivalent units where the animal density exceeds two AEUs per acre on an annualized basis.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.201.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.201, definition of CAO (concentrated animal operation)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">An agricultural operation other than a CAO may voluntarily submit a plan at any time after October 1, 1997.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.261.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.261(5)<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Laboratory and analysis<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">The soil test procedures used must provide accurate test results. The procedures recommended by the Pennsylvania State University and published in Recommended Soil Testing Procedures for the Northeastern United States, Bulletin #493, published by the University of Delaware, may be used to meet this requirement. Other procedures shall be approved by the Commission.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292(e)(1)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">The plan must include an appendix containing a summary of the results of the soil test analyses for each crop management unit showing the following:<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292(e)(3)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">The date of the soil tests and the name of the lab performing the tests.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292(e)(3)(iv)<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>In force<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">The provisions of this \u00a7 83.292 amended June 2, 2006, effective October 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2636.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292, Source note<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-srcbox\"><h3>Sources<\/h3><ul class=\"ssr-srcs\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.292.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.292<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-kind\">Law<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.261.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.261<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-kind\">Law<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/025\/chapter83\/s83.201.html\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">25 Pa. Code Section 83.201 (definitions)<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-kind\">Law<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ssr-dates\">Sources re-checked every two months, last update October 2026. Reviewed by GeoPard editorial team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody id=\"rule-us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\" class=\"ssr-rec\" role=\"rowgroup\" data-c=\"US\" data-r=\"US-PA\" data-p=\"fertility\" data-s=\"official_guidance\" data-m=\"representative\" data-q=\"united states | pennsylvania | penn state extension sampling advice | routine soil fertility sampling for cropland and forage | penn state extension, soil fertility management for forage crops: pre-establishment (updated august 2025) | ph, p, k, mg | pennsylvania | penn state | penn state extension | psu extension | aasl\">\n<tr role=\"row\" class=\"ssr-main\"><th role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\" data-label=\"Country \/ region\"><span class=\"ssr-place\">Pennsylvania<\/span><span class=\"ssr-sub\">United States<\/span><span class=\"ssr-sub\">Pennsylvania only. Other states set their own rules.<\/span><\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Purpose \/ programme\"><span class=\"ssr-pur\">Routine soil fertility sampling for cropland and forage<\/span><span class=\"ssr-sub\">Penn State Extension sampling advice<\/span><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Time \/ frequency\"><ul class=\"ssr-time\"><li><span class=\"k\">Repeat<\/span> At least every 3 years, or when the cropping system changes significantly<\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Season<\/span> Fall is the best time logistically. Before a forage seeding: at least 6 months ahead.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Area per sample\">One sample should not represent more than 10 to 20 acres (4.05 to 8.09 ha)<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Method\">Cores at random over the field, between old crop rows; separate samples from known problem areas.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Depth\">Plow depth in cultivated fields. No-till: one sample to 6 inches (15.24 cm) and one to 2 inches (5.08 cm). Permanent pasture: 3 to 4 inches (7.62 to 10.16 cm).<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Cores\">At least 15 to 20 spots at random over the field<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Status and source\" class=\"ssr-stat\"><span class=\"ssr-badge is-official_guidance\">Official guidance<\/span><a class=\"ssr-src\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Penn State Extension, Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Pre-establishment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\" class=\"ssr-more\"><td role=\"cell\" colspan=\"8\"><details data-id=\"us-pa-extension-soil-sampling\" data-c=\"Pennsylvania\"><summary>Who it applies to, the exact wording and every source<\/summary><div class=\"ssr-det\"><dl class=\"ssr-facts\"><div><dt>Who it applies to<\/dt><dd>Advice for Pennsylvania fields from Penn State Extension. Not law.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>In force from<\/dt><dd>Under review<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Legal text<\/dt><dd>Penn State Extension, Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Pre-establishment (updated August 2025)<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><div class=\"ssr-wording\"><h3>The wording in the source<\/h3><h4>Timing<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">A regular soil testing program should be followed in fields by sampling at least every three years or when the cropping system in a field significantly changes.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Soil Testing<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">The best time to sample from a logistical standpoint is in the fall. However, when establishing a forage crop, soil samples should be collected at least six months prior to establishment to allow for soil pH adjustments, if necessary.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Area per sample<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">One sample should not represent more than 10 to 20 acres.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Method<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Take cores from at least 15 to 20 spots randomly over the field to obtain a representative sample.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Sample between old crop rows. Avoid old fencerows, dead furrows, and other spots that are not representative of the whole field.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Take separate samples from known problem areas.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Depth<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Sample to plow depth in cultivated fields.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Take two samples from no-till fields: one to a 6-inch depth for lime and fertilizer recommendations, and one to a 2-inch depth to monitor surface acidity.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Sample permanent pastures to a depth of 3 to 4 inches.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4>Cores<\/h4><ul class=\"ssr-quotes\"><li><blockquote class=\"ssr-q\" lang=\"en\">Take cores from at least 15 to 20 spots randomly over the field to obtain a representative sample.<\/blockquote><p class=\"ssr-q-cite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Taking a Soil Sample<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ssr-srcbox\"><h3>Sources<\/h3><ul class=\"ssr-srcs\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/soil-fertility-management-for-forage-crops-pre-establishment\" data-ssr-src rel=\"noopener\">Penn State Extension, Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Pre-establishment<\/a> <span class=\"ssr-kind\">Guidance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ssr-dates\">Sources re-checked every two months, last update October 2026. Reviewed by GeoPard editorial team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ssr-back\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geopard.tech\/soil-sampling-regulations\/united-states\/\">United States: federal rules and every other state<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssr-back\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geopard.tech\/soil-sampling-regulations\/\">Soil sampling regulations in every country<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssr-back\">Report an outdated requirement: <a href=\"mailto:info@geopard.tech?subject=Soil%20sampling%20regulations%20correction\">info@geopard.tech<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gp-ssr\">\n<section class=\"ssr-cta-sec\">\n  <div class=\"ssr-cta\">\n    <h2>Plan the points to the rule that applies<\/h2>\n    <p>Set the area per sample, the cores and the depth your rule asks for. GeoPard places the points on a grid or by zone, routes the walk, prints the labels and takes the plan to the field on a phone.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ssr-hero-btns\">\n      <a class=\"ssr-btn\" id=\"ssr-cta-main\" href=\"https:\/\/app.geopard.tech\/auth\/sign-up?utm_source=geopard.tech&amp;utm_medium=lead-magnet&amp;utm_campaign=soil-sampling-regulations&amp;utm_content=below-tool-cta\">Create a sampling plan<\/a>\n      <a class=\"ssr-btn-ghost\" id=\"ssr-cta-planner\" href=\"https:\/\/geopard.tech\/soil-sampling\/\">See the Soil Sampling Planner<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ssr-legal\">A planning reference built from official sources, not legal advice. Rules apply by jurisdiction, nutrient, land use and programme: check the current official text and your laboratory&#8217;s instructions before fieldwork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Przepisy dotycz\u0105ce pobierania pr\u00f3bek gleby \/ Stany Zjednoczone \/ Pensylwania Wymagania dotycz\u0105ce pobierania pr\u00f3bek gleby w Pensylwanii Przepisy stanowe: 25 Pa. Code, rozdzia\u0142 83, podrozdzia\u0142 D, Zarz\u0105dzanie sk\u0142adnikami od\u017cywczymi. 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