Recorded: 5/21/25 

While you may be familiar with the benefits of soil nutrient testing, are you familiar with the value of plant tissue testing? In this episode, Ryan and Justin invite Dr. John Spargo, Director of Penn State’s Agricultural Analytical Services Lab, to discuss Plant Tissue (Total) Analysis. John shares the value of this type of testing, how it may fit into your agronomic toolbox, and the technical aspects of taking a tissue test.  

Hosts: Ryan Spelman and Justin Brackenrich, Penn State Extension
Guest: Dr. John Spargo, Penn State

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Plant Tissue (Total) Analysis

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