4-9-19 Soil Health Test Bucket Checklist (USDA-NRCS .

4-9-19Soil Health Test Bucket Checklist (USDA-NRCS National Soil Survey Center)

4-9-19(* volume discount imate cost, providerinformation, and notesChampionSports 6Gallon BallBucket WPadded Lid1 eachItem # E3272; sixContainer for all testgallon sturdy plasticsupplieswith padded lid that issimilar gclid EAIaIQobChMInOM7pDD4QIVi4jICh2wsgX5EAQYAiABEgIjsvD BwEBindercontaining SoilHealthAssessmentGuides forEducators andassociatedmaterial1 eachBased on original soilquality test bucket,but expanded byNRCS-led team toincludeinterpretations,management, andother informationabout individual soiltestsProvide guidance forsoil quality samplingand eight field soilquality tests(respiration, soilorganic matter, pH,electrical conductivity,infiltration, bulkdensity, nitrogen, andphosphorus)Edited and developed byNebraska Soils Education Teamand NRCS. Free pdf copiesavailable athttp://cropwatch.unl.edu/cropwatch-youth/soil /detail/soils/health/assessment/?cid nrcs142p2 053870Willow Creekfishing vest(available in L,XL, and 2XL)1 eachModel # IK-322116Hold soil health quickfield test equipmentand other supplies 59.99 Cabela’s (recommendlabeling pockets for suppliescommonly used in field w-CreekVest/1406951.uts?WTz l Header%3BSearch-All Products

4-9-19PhotoItemQuantityColor Chart for 1 perEstimatingbucketOrganic MatterSpecificationsUseApproximate cost, providerinformation, and notesUniversity of Illinoispocket guide#AG-1941 (othermethods ofestimating organicmatter, or local colorcharts may also beused)Estimate soil organicmatter in mineral soilsthat have a darkcolored surface layer;alternative colorcharts needed forother types of soils 110.00 for pack of 100 shipping; 2.25 for single copyUniversity of Illinois Pubs n-illinoisPen and fieldnotebook1 perbucketInk pen and pocketsized notebookRecord field notes,soil quality notes, andtest values 1.50 at various pharmaciesCalculator1 perbucketPocket-sizedcalculatorBasic calculations 1.00 at various locationsPermanent markerand quart-sizedresealable plasticbagsHold soil samples inlabeled bags 1.00 for marker and 0.40 forfour bags 1.40 variouslocationsPermanent1 set permarker andbucketfour resealableplastic bags

roximate cost, providerinformation, and notes1 perbucketHanna Instruments#HI98331 calibratedwith 1.41 DeciSiemens/m (0.01MKCl) standardizedsolution; includesplastic sheath cover,must be calibratedperiodicallyMeasure total EC of 119.00 Hanna Instrumentssoil, EC of 1:1 soil and 270 George Washingtonwater mixture orHighway, Smithfield, RI 02917compost, or measure(1-800-426-6287)EC of water. Also, formeasuring air and soil Hanna Instruments #HI98331temperature. ECmeasurement for nonsaline soils can beused to estimatesoluble nutrients insoil water and nutrientcycling/tie-up in soil.Hanna 1413µS/cm; 1.41DeciSiemens/mConductivityStandard1 perbucketHI7031LAfter calibration of ECprobe with standardsolution, checkresistance readingusing resistorattached to EC probecase. Recordcalibrationmeasurement onprobe. 11.00 Hanna Instruments(address and phone numberabove)Calibratedcoffeemeasuringscoop1 perbucketMeasure soil andwater for 1:1 mixture 1.50 Ecko brand at any grocerystore or 1.67 Mainstays brandat WalmartSoil Test Direct SoilConductivityTester1413 µS/cmConductivity; 1.41Deci Siemens/mStandard (500mLBottle).29.5 ml (1/8 cup)https://hannainst.com/hi7031l.html

4-9-19PhotoItemApproximate cost, providerinformation, and notesQuantitySpecificationsUseTwo 40-dramvials1 set perbucketSpecimen bottles atleast 3” (7.6 cm) tallthat hold 107 to 140ml (marked at 107 ml)Container for 1:1 soiland water mixture fornutrient tests and forwater measurementfor infiltration testAny brand of specimen bottlethat meets specifications. Forinfiltration test, 107 ml of wateris needed for 1” depth if 3” ringis used (amount of waterneeded for 1” depth variesdepending on size of ring).Hachnitrate/nitritetest strips1 perbucket25 strips and bottlewith color chart fornitrate/nitriteNitrate/nitrite test inhand, 1:1 soil andwater mixturenitrate/nitrite test, ornitrate/nitrite test forwater 23.09 Hach Co. #2745425Hach Co. Purchase OrdersPO Box 608Loveland, CO 80539-0608Phosphorus test inhand or 1:1 soil andwater mixturephosphorus test 29.54 Hach Co. #2757150(address above)Hach orthophosphate teststrips1 perbucket50 strips and bottlewith color chart e-teststrips/product?id ive-PhosphorusOrthophosphate/dp/B00R3ER39M

4-9-19PhotoItemHydrion pHpaper anddispenserAluminumcylinder anddriving cap(picture shownwith drivingcap and bevel)(Wood blockand mallet canbe substitutedfor drivingcap.)QuantitySpecificationsUse1 roll perbucketRoll of pH test paper15' long with pHrange of 1 to 13.Paper for various pHranges is available;order according torange of pH for soilsin the local areaIn-field pH test for soiland water or 1:1 soiland water mixture3” outside diametersteel sections 5” long.Bevel bottom of ringwith a mark aroundthe ring at 3” frombottom. It is importantthat ring has narrowwalls and is beveledcorrectly at bottom.Measure bulk density,infiltration, watercontent, porosity, andrespiration of soil.2 setsperbucketApproximate cost, providerinformation, and notes 5.96 Micro Essential Info/F01-WIDRG000130-SRD.aspxStrips can be ordered fromvarious suppliers and have anarrower pH range.Local metal shops can fabricate.

4-9-19PhotoItem2-lb dumbbell,or rubbermallet andwood blockQuantity1 perbucketSpecificationsUseApproximate cost, providerinformation, and notes“Cap strength”neoprene 2-lbdumbbell, or rubbermallet with woodhandle and 2” x 4”wood blockDrive cylinder intoground using drivingcap (see previousitem) or wood blockU-DIG-IT1 perStainless Steel bucketFolding Shovelw/CaseAmazon #381440Walmart #552937128Dig, excavate, andmix soilSmall tapemeasure 6-10’longTape measure withlock button andEnglish and metricunitsMeasure soil sampling 2.50 various hardware storesdepth, row space,cylinder dimensions,etc.1 perbucketDumbbell: 3.00 Walmart#0255613042Stanley rubber mallet: 14.88Walmart #51218574322” x 4” wood block (buy from anysupplier or use scrap piece ofwood) 7 to 15 Amazon; Walmart andvarious other suppliers

4-9-19PhotoItemQuantitySolvita Field1 perCO2 Test Kitbucket(respiration kit)SpecificationsUseApproximate cost, providerinformation, and notes8 Low-Level CO2probes; 4 Incubationjars (lids affixed withgas-tight gaskets); 1Color Chart forreading soil CO2; 1Instruction Manualwith interpretationguide24-hour soilrespiration andmineralized nitrogentest comparisonOpaque 5-quartcontainers withEnglish and metricunitsSoil and watercollection ormeasurement 1.70* at various hardwarestoresPlastic cylinder 4 per(clear cups)bucket16-oz Solo clearplastic cupsAggregate stabilitycomparison andslaking test anddemonstration 2.00/pack Target or othersWire mesh1/4” mesh cut to fitonto top of cup (3'rolls)Hold soil clod in cupfor aggregate stabilitycomparison andslaking test anddemonstration 1.00 per two 3' rollsMenards, Home Depot, LowesSmallmeasuringcontainers2 perbucket(notplaced inbucket)2 rollsperbucket 99.00 Solvita Field CO2 KitWoods End Laboratories, Inc.PO Box 297290 Belgrade RoadMt. Vernon, ME /

e cost, providerinformation, and notesFlat, serrateddinner knife1 pervest5” handle and 3.25”bladeTrim soil from bottomand around edge ofcylinder for bulkdensity and AWCtests 0.40 various locationsCellophanesquares andrubber bands4 perbucketClear cellophane giftwrap or no-cling wrapused for flowers (nottoo sticky so easilyremoved)To apply wateruniformly forinfiltration test and tocap ring for transportGrocery or hobby stores or floralshops"Estimating1 perSoil Moisturebucketand Texture byFeel andAppearance"brochureNRCS program aidnumber 1619Estimate soil moistureand textureFree pdf copies available athttps://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE DOCUMENTS/nrcs144p2 051845.pdfPlastic bottlewith dispenserSmall bottle (6 oz orlarger) with dispenser1 perbucketAlso available athttp://cropwatch.unl.edu/cropwatch-youth/soil lessons.Storing and use ofdistilled water for soiltests 2.55* U.S. Plastic Corporation#60140 (discount for 48)https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku 60140

4-9-19PhotoItemQuantity*AccuGrow1 perSoil Test Strips bucket(pH, nitrate,phosphate,andpotassium)Ohaus CL2000 portableelectronicbalance1 perbucket,(notplaced inbucket)Approximate cost, providerinformation, and notesSpecificationsUse#571802 Ten seethrough test strips forpH, nitrate,phosphate, andpotassiumFor use with soilslurry; excellent forin-hand test or 1:1 testmethod. A table thatprovides quantitativecalibrationconversions (to ppmand lbs per acre) forA, B, C, and Dqualitative readings isavailable (conversiontable). 23.99* Environmental TestSystemsPO Box 4659Elkhart, IN 46514Email etsorders@hach.com2,000-g capacitybalance for weighingsoil, water, andcontainers for bulkdensity, porosity, andmoisture calculations 65.40Comes with 3 AAAbatteries (AC/DCadapter available foradditional ips/49603590*These strips are an alternativefor Hach strips for nitrate/nitriteand phosphate tests and forHydrion pH rolls shown in the listabove.Hogentogler & Co., Inc,PO Box 2219Columbia, MD m/ohaus/cl-series-portable-electronicbalances.asp

e cost, providerinformation, and notes“Field CropEcology”1 perbucketMichigan StateUniversity Extensionpublication E2646Soil ecology primer for 17.00 per copyteacher reference and A & R Communicationsother educational117 Central ServicespurposesMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI 48824(517-432-1555, ext. 228)"SustainingOur Soils andSociety"1 perbucketAmericanGeosciences InstitutepublicationBackground 9.95 per copyinformation on the role American Geosciences Instituteof soils in sustaining4220 King StreetsocietyAlexandria VA 22302-1502Email pubs@agiweb.org;phone 703-379-2480, ext. 101Free pdf copies available athttp://www.agiweb.org/pubs/pubdetail.html?item 603601."Methods forAssessing SoilQuality"1 perbucketSoil Science Societyof America SpecialPublication 49(issued 1996)Reference forscientists on soilquality testing(highlighted index ofmost pertinentsections provided toeducators) 25.00 per copySoil Science Society of rontmatterContains scientific informationand background on mostcommon methods of assessingsoil quality.

4-9-19PhotoItemQuantitySpecifications"SOIL! Get theInside Scoop"1 perbucketSoil Science Societyof AmericapublicationSpade, handsoil probe, andflag on wire (Apenetrometercan also beadded to thebucket forassessing soilcompactio

soil, EC of 1:1 soil and water mixture or compost, or measure EC of water. Also, for measuring air and soil temperature. EC measurement for non-saline soils can be used to estimate soluble nutrients in soil water and nutrient cycling/tie-up in soil. 119.00 Hanna Instruments 270 George