About the Soil Testing Lab

Since the inception of the first county soil testing lab in 1947, Kansas State Research and Extension and worked to providehigh-quality, analytical tests to producers, homeowners, and researchers in Kansas.

Read the full lab history (pdf)

Meet the Team

Dr. Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz

Supervisor
Email Dr. Ruiz-Diaz
(785) 532-6183

Bryan Rutter

Lab Manager
Email Bryan
(785) 532-7915

Kathy Lowe

Assistant Scientist
Email Kathy

Lynn Hargrave

Assistant Scientist
Email Lynn

Lucia Zuniga

Assistant Scientist
Email Lucia

Pattie Pearson

Admistrative Assistant
Email Pattie