Professional soil characterization for land evaluation, spatial analysis, research, and education.

Soil Evaluation and Characterization

Field-based soil investigation to evaluate soil morphology, variability, and limiting conditions affecting land use and development.

Services include

• Soil description, morphology, and characteristics
• Identification of restrictive layers and hydric soils
• Soil classification and interpretation for land-use decisions
• Soil documentation and technical reporting
• Soil evaluation for onsite wastewater treatment in Nebraska
• Percolation (perc) testing

Soil Data, GIS and Geospatial Analysis

Spatial analysis using modern geospatial tools to evaluate soil, environmental, and landscape data.

Services include

• GIS-based soil and environmental data analysis
• Integration of soil observations with climate, geology, and land-cover datasets
• Spatial modeling and predictive soil mapping
• Map production and geospatial visualization
• Support for research and land-management projects

Soil Science Education and Instruction

Professional education in the fundamentals of soil science for state agencies, universities, consultants, and land managers.

Topics include

• Soil genesis and landscape diversity
• Soil morphology and field description
• Soil classification and interpretation
• Field methods in soil investigation and mapping
• Application of soil science to land management

Instruction is available through workshops, field demonstrations, and guest lectures.