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SOIL SAMPLING PROCEDURES <br /> To provide base data for future comparison and determine amounts of dry manure to be added to the soil to provide a balance of elements for optimal plant <br /> growth and nutrient uptake, soil samples will be taken at those locations shown <br />` on the Site Map (Appendix D). <br /> The soil samples collected will be analyzed for Nitrate-Nitrogen, Soluble Salts, <br /> Excess Lime, Organic Matter, Estimated Nitrogen Release, Phosphorus (Weak <br /> !f Bray and Sodium Bicarbonate-P), extractable cations (Potassium, Magnesium, <br /> Calcium, Sodium), Hydrogen, pH, Cation Exchange Capacity and percent cation <br /> saturation (computed). <br /> The soil samples will be collected 1 to 2 feet, 3 to 4 feet, and 5 to 6 feet below <br /> the surface of the cropland. Upon bringing the sample to grade, the sample will <br /> L. be promptly transferred.to clean zip lock bags. <br /> Each plastic bag will be labeled with the project name, sample ID, date,and time <br /> of sample collection, placed in a cooler on water ice at a temperature of 4 <br /> degrees Celsius (checked using a thermometer), for transport to a State Certified <br /> analytical laboratory under chain of custody. <br /> Sampling and analyses will be performed to provide baseline data regarding the <br /> concentration of the above-mentioned chemicals at the present time. In order to <br /> evaluate any potential impact the facility may have on water, soil, and crop and <br /> determine amounts of liquid and dry'manure to be added to the soil to provide a <br /> r balance of elements for optimal plant growth and nutrient uptake, soil samples <br /> Will be taken and analyzed twice a year prior to each crop (wheat silage'and corn <br /> silage). <br /> r <br />