Solum’s Ames Lab Receives State Certifications

Solum, Inc. has received state soil laboratory certification for both Iowa and Minnesota for its new facility in Ames, IA.

State-level laboratory certification is an important component of soil testing quality assurance for U.S. agriculture. To be granted certification, participating laboratories are required to measure nutrients from a set of standardized test soils and report results back to the testing programs. These results form the basis of state-level certification in many states.

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“Quality is a cornerstone of our lab process, and we are pleased to share this news with our Iowa and Minnesota customers” says Mike Preiner, Solum co-founder and President. “We look forward to continuing to expand our state-level certifications as demand for field-moist soil analysis continues to increase.”

Earlier this year, Solum expanded in the Midwest by opening a new, state-of -the-art soil analysis facility in Ames, IA. At this facility Solum provides field-moist soil sample analysis for all soil nutrients for growers, consulting agronomists and agricultural service providers. The company’s 12,500-square-foot facility includes a full soil preparation and analysis lab as well as business offices.

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“We are very pleased with the progress at the new facility” adds Preiner. “Transferring our process and achieving these state-level certifications is a direct reflection of our emphasis on quality.”

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