Phase 2 & 3 Area Deep Soil Sampling Reminder

This is a reminder to complete your deep soil sampling requirements before the 2024 crop year. In Phase 2 areas, a soil sample is required for all crop fields in continuous corn. In Phase 3 areas, a sample is required on all crop fields that will be in corn during the 2024 crop year. Once completed you can mail, email, or bring the results to the Lower Elkhorn NRD office.

It is required to have on sample per 80 acres and should be taken down to 24 inches. We need the entire 0 to 24 inches. The LENRD does offer 50% cost-share for this requirement. The maximum pay rate is $30.34 per sample, with a limit of one sample per 25 acres. The Districts payment must total at least $100 to qualify. To receive cost share you must submit a request form, an invoice, the results, and a list of the fields you would like cost-share on. Requests for cost share are due by November 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lower Elkhorn NRD office at 402-371-7313.