Where can I get a soil test in Nevada?

Nevada's public soil testing is run through University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing. Many county extension offices (listed on this page) stock the sample forms and can help you submit. National mail-in labs like Logan Labs, Ward Laboratories, and Waypoint Analytical are established alternatives.

How much does a soil test cost in Nevada?

Fees vary by lab and by which package you choose (basic pH plus phosphorus and potassium, versus expanded panels with organic matter and micronutrients). Check University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing for current pricing before you send a sample; the page linked here is the authority for its own fees.

How do I turn my Nevada soil test into a fertilizer plan?

Enter your report values in the Lawn Dominator app and pick your lab so units and extraction method are handled correctly, and it compares your numbers against turf sufficiency targets and helps build the fertilizer plan for your grass type.

NEVADA· UNIVERSITY & EXTENSION LABS

Where to get a soil test in Nevada

A soil test is how you stop guessing at fertilizer and fix the one thing your lawn actually needs. In Nevada, the public program below tests homeowner samples and interprets the results for local soils.

NEVADA STATE LAB

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing

Nevada does not have a dedicated state soil testing lab. UNR Extension directs users to private labs or county extension offices. Use a national private lab (Logan Labs, Ward Labs, Waypoint) for the most reliable service.

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County drop-off & extension offices

County extension offices across Nevada hand out sample forms and can walk you through submitting to the lab. 20 of the most populous counties are listed below.

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Carson City & Storey County office

Carson City, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Churchill County office

Fallon, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Clark County office (Laughlin)

Laughlin, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Clark County office (Lifelong Learning Center, Paradise)

Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Clark County office (Logandale)

Logandale, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Clark County office (Mesquite)

Mesquite, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Clark County office (North Las Vegas)

North Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Clark County office (Northwest Las Vegas Campus)

Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Douglas County office

Gardnerville, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Elko County office

Elko, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Eureka County office

Eureka, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Humboldt County office

Winnemucca, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Lander County office

Battle Mountain, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Lincoln County office

Caliente, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Mineral County office

Hawthorne, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nye County office (Pahrump)

Pahrump, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nye County office (Tonopah)

Tonopah, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Pershing County office

Lovelock, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Washoe County office

Reno, NV

University of Nevada, Reno Extension, White Pine County office

Ely, NV

Not your county? Find your local office in the full Nevada directory.

How it works

01
Get a form and sample the way your lab says to
Pick up a form at a county office or download it from University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing. Where you pull cores and how you mix them decides whether the report means anything, so follow the lab's instructions exactly.
02
Send it in
Mail your sample to the lab with its completed form. County offices can help if you get stuck.
03
Turn the report into a plan
When results come back, the numbers only matter if they change what you put down. Enter them in the app and it builds the plan.

THE APP · SOIL REPORT ANALYZER

Got your Nevada report back? Analyze it.

Enter your report values in the Lawn Dominator app and pick your lab, and it handles the messy part: units and extraction methods differ by lab, so your numbers get compared against turf targets that match how your lab measured them. Then it helps build the fertilizer plan for your grass type and checks timing against your live soil temperature.

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Common questions

Where can I get a soil test in Nevada?: Nevada's public soil testing is run through University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing. Many county extension offices (listed on this page) stock the sample forms and can help you submit. National mail-in labs like Logan Labs, Ward Laboratories, and Waypoint Analytical are established alternatives.
How much does a soil test cost in Nevada?: Fees vary by lab and by which package you choose (basic pH plus phosphorus and potassium, versus expanded panels with organic matter and micronutrients). Check University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing for current pricing before you send a sample; the page linked here is the authority for its own fees.
How do I turn my Nevada soil test into a fertilizer plan?: Enter your report values in the Lawn Dominator app and pick your lab so units and extraction method are handled correctly, and it compares your numbers against turf sufficiency targets and helps build the fertilizer plan for your grass type.

Looking for another state? See the national map of soil test labs. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension soil testing is the authority for its own test menu, sampling instructions, fees, and result interpretation.