 Soil test can be the most valuable yet inexpensive investment you make when preparing wildlife food plots. Most states have a soil testing facility at the state's land grant university. Test costs are moderate and will vary from state to state. Most labs can provide test results by email, usually within a few days. Soil testing gives you an accurate prescription for both lime and fertilizer needs for each food plot you are planning to implement. Correctly amending the soil in accordance with test results can save you time, money, and the heartache of a failed plot. Contact your local extension office for more information on soil tests in your state.