Measuring Soil Health at Scale: Recommended Laboratory Methods for Soil Analysis

Explore a comprehensive webinar on recommended laboratory methods for scaling soil health assessment. Delve into the intricacies of measuring soil organic carbon, carbon mineralization potential, and aggregate stability as presented by Dr. Liz Rieke, Soil Microbiome Scientist and Measurement Standardization Lead at the Soil Health Institute. Learn about sample preparation techniques, labor requirements, and essential quality assurance and quality control procedures for each measurement. Gain insights into the filtering process used to select these indicators and understand their significance in evaluating soil health. Discover practical tips for successful implementation, laboratory considerations, and resources for further information. Address specific challenges such as dealing with volcano soils and setting soil health targets. Enhance your understanding of soil health assessment methodologies and their application in large-scale projects through this informative presentation.

Introduction
Background
Filtering Process
Indicators
Recommended Methods
Soil Organic Carbon
Sample Preparation
Moisture Correction
Dry Combustion
Fizz Test
Fizz Map
Inorganic Carbon
Considerations
Carbon mineralization potential
Sample prep
Procedure
Methods
Laboratory Considerations
Recommended QAQC
Recommended Aggregate Stability
Sampling for Aggregate Stability
Measuring Aggregate Stability
SHI Aggregate Stability
Tips for Successful Implementation
Lab Considerations
QAQC
Resources
Questions
Scaling
Volcano soils
Soil Health targets