BLACK WALNUT TREE CROP
MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR THE YEAR 2008
SAMPLING: TIMING TYPE OF SAMPLES
Fall
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Soil |
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Spring |
Soil/Plant |
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August |
Plant |
All
samples will include interpretations, complete evaluations and detailed liquid
and dry fertilizer recommendations and telephone consultation, if required.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
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Soil testing with complete
fertilizer recommendations.
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Plants Tissue Analysis with
corrective dry and liquid foliage fertilizer recommendations.
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Production counseling and
agronomy consultation related to soil fertility and plant nutrition.
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Soil and Plant laboratory
test reports, interpretations, and recommendations.
n All telephone consultation is free of charge.
SOIL
TEST & CORRECTIVE FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS:
One composite soil sample will be taken from each
test site and each sample will be analyzed for:
pH, Buffer pH, Organic Matter %, ENR,
Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium,
Sulfur, CEC, (% Base
Saturation for Sodium, Hydrogen, Calcium, Magnesium. Potassium), Copper,
Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Boron, Aluminum and Molybdenum
Corrective dry and liquid fertilizer recommendations
will be given based on laboratory test results.
PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS:
For plant analysis 30-40 leaves will be collected
from each test site and analyzed for:
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium,
Sodium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Copper, Iron, Manganese,
Zinc, Boron, Aluminum and Molybdenum
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
& DISCUSSION:
Educational seminar, scientific discussion and the presentation of field research data will be included
free of charge for 2 persons per program, if arranged.
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE:
Soil samples should be taken at a depth of 0-9”. Fields should be divided according to the age of the
tree, soil type and slope. A number of 20-30 soil cores should be taken and mixed thoroughly in a
plastic pail. Sample bags should be filled with the composite soils up to the mark. Any soil sampling
tools such as auger, spade, or tube may be used. Each sample bag must have IDs and K Ag Labs
information sheets must be filled out. Please provide details about your plantation. Send pictures if
possible. Videos are extremely helpful.
COST: Introductory price (includes recommendations):
Soil $45.00
FOR ONE YEAR CONTRACT: Soil and plant tests with recommendations and consultation:
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1 ACRES $95.00 per acre
2 – 6 ACRES $75.00 per
acre
7 – 50 ACRES $45.00
per acre
51 – 500 ACRES $30.00
per acre
NUMBER OF SAMPLES: A minimum of one composite
soil and plant sample from each section acre
of plantation of one to
three acres field can be used for sampling.
For example:
1 acres fixed 1
sample
2 – 6 acres fixed 2 samples
7 – 50 acres fixed 3-6 samples
51 - 500
acres fixed 7-15 samples
PAYMENT TERMS: 50% at sign up, 25% in June 15, 2005 and 25% in July 15, 2005.
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Please fill out information below. You may use additional pages if necessary.
NAME
__________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________
TEL. NO. __________________
FAX NO. ___________________E-MAIL
____________________
ACRES UNDER THE PROGRAM:
The total acreage under this contract is____________ located at______________________________
_________________________________________________________.
Please list all the samples’ ID
numbers that you
will be testing under the 2004 K Ag Labs, Inc. Crop Monitoring Program.
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3._______ 4._______ 5._______ 6._______7._______ 8._______
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PAYMENT:
The client Mr./Mrs.______________________________________________________________
agrees to pay $ ____________
for these services. The first payment is due___________________
in the amount of $ _____________. The second payment is
due______________________ in the
amount of $________________.
The third payment is due___________________________ in the
amount of $________________
.
OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS: It is agreed and understood that K Ag Laboratories,
Inc.
will assume no
responsibility regarding the application of the chemicals and fertilizers
recommended
and that responsibility for
the proper application is the sole responsibility of the client.
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Client Dr. Akhtar Khwaja, Ph.D. CPAg/SS
Date_________________________________________ Date_______________________________________________________