Soil labs by state
Utah
Utah homeowners can use Utah State University’s public soil-testing service through USU Analytical Labs in Logan. USU Extension’s Utah gardening pages give current homeowner sampling and mailing instructions, and county Extension offices can help residents find forms, supplies, and local office contacts.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State soil lab
- Utah State University Analytical Labs
- Lab website
- Official page →
- Basic test price
- $30.00 per sample
- Find your county Extension office
- Official page →
Official resources in Utah
Official homeowner page with Utah sampling steps, packaging guidance, and the mailing address for USU Analytical Labs.
Official soil submission form listing test options, prices per sample, payment notes, and shipping instructions.
Official county office finder for Utah State University Extension locations statewide.
Official county example showing an Extension office drop-off/forwarding option for prepared soil samples.
Key facts for Utah
- USU Extension says homeowners may mail soil samples by USPS, UPS, or FedEx to USU Analytical Labs, 9400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-9400.
- USU Extension’s homeowner instructions say to place two cups of soil in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a small USPS mailing box.
- The official USU soil analysis form lists the Routine test at $30.00 per sample.
- The same form lists a Basic test, phosphorus plus potassium only, at $15.00 per sample.
- USU Extension Locations says residents can select a county to view the local Extension office website.
- Juab County Extension says if you bring a prepared soil sample, completed form, and payment, the office will send the sample to USU Analytical Lab.
What to do next
- Use the USU homeowner soil-testing page first, then print the official soil form and choose the test you want.
- If you want local help or to ask whether your county accepts drop-off/forwarding, use the USU Extension locations page to open your county office website.
- For a standard homeowner sample, collect multiple subsamples from the area, mix them well, and send only the requested amount with payment.
Helpful guides
- How to take a soil sample for a lab test
- University soil labs vs. private labs vs. home kits
- How to read a soil test report
- Soil pH and lime: what your test is telling you