Go behind the scenes of vineyard nutrient analysis! In this episode of the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Patty Skinkis talks with experts from Penn State and Soil Test Farm Consultants about what happens after you submit tissue or soil samples. Learn how labs process samples, ensure accuracy, and why certified labs matter. Plus, practical tips for growers on sampling, documentation, and avoiding common mistakes. Perfect for vineyard managers, consultants, and researchers looking to improve nutrient management strategies.

Show notes and links:

Learn more about the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project:

Website: https://highresvineyardnutrition.com/

Learn more about the two labs represented:

• Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory, https://agsci.psu.edu/aasl
• Soiltest Labs, https://soiltestlab.com/

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 3 | The Grapevine "Blood Test" (Paul Schreiner)
• Season 1, Episode 8 | Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Matt Fidelibus)
• Season 3, Episode 8 | Rethinking Critical Values for Grapevine Nutrition (Matt Fidelibus)
• Season 3, Episode 9 | Digging Deeper to Decode Vine Tissue Results (Cain Hickey)
• Season 3, Episode 10 | Unlocking Healthy Vines with Practical Nutrition Strategies

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This podcast was funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAP) grant. Project Award Number: 2020-51181-32159. The continued efforts of the podcast are funded by the Viticulture Extension Program at Oregon State University.

Audio mixed by John Adams.