Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory

05/18/2026

Rutgers Environmental Steward Rob has produced a video to give you a quick look at what happens at the Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory; Check it out...
💡🎥 🎬 Action!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TDdI56VAPV8

03/17/2026

The same practices promoted for soil health also contribute to goals of biodiversity 🐞🦋🦇🐦, climate regulation ☀️🌩️🌬️🌨️, and water resource quality/quantity 💦🌊.

🌱 Regenerative Agriculture: Farming for the Future 🌍

Restoring the land while feeding the world—regenerative agriculture focuses on rebuilding soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and creating resilient farming systems. From cover cropping and crop rotation to no-till practices and livestock integration, every step works with nature, not against it.

🌾 Healthier soils
🦋 Rich biodiversity
💧 Better water retention
🌍 Carbon captured, climate protected

Grow smart. Restore nature. Sustain the future.

02/16/2026

Interesting geologic history helping to explain the soils of the NJ Coastal Plain... Thanks to South Jersey Preservation!

10/23/2025

Encouraging practices and conservation to accomplish Soil health and Carbon sequestration:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JBNXAian9_4

Natural and working lands can play an important role in capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Stephanie Murphy, director of the Rutgers S...

09/24/2025

There is expert help available to farmers and natural land owners for assuring best management for production and sustainability. Financial assistance possible too!

Conservation plans play a key role in helping Iowa farmers accomplish long-term sustainability on their farms.

08/23/2025

It's not too late to visit EARTH Center of Middlesex County got their Open House AND the NJ Folk Festival!
Be sure to stop by the Soul Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory table to say hi and get your soil test kit!

08/21/2025

Building a more sustainable and resilient future starts with soil. 🌎
Proud to be a panelist at the NJ Composting Council Summit
this October!
Let’s shift the way NJ handles organic waste — together.
Learn more:
https://njcomposting.com/summit-2025

The NJ Composting Council, a nonprofit industry group, that advances organcis waste recycling and compost manufacturing.

08/18/2025

The global recognition that is critical for environmental and agricultural has led to great strides in the science of soil management and "regeneration". Find out about ongoing research and experiences during the Soil Health Institute's virtual meeting, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Dates: December 3 & 4, 2025. Register:

2025-12-03

08/14/2025

Want to learn more about agricultural research at Rutgers AND enjoy a taste of a wide variety of Jersey tomatoes (and other crops)? Here's a great opportunity!
Staff from Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory will be on hand to describe soil test and plant-problem diagnostic services available through Rutgers/NJAES.
Note: Registration is required! See link or QR code below.
Hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE! Snyder Research & Extension Farm's Open House & Tomato Tasting.

Register here:
https://snyderfarm.rutgers.edu/open-house/

07/31/2025