The Evolution of Soil Testing: From Chemical to Biological to Predictive

Soil testing has a long and diverse history: from soil ribbons for texture to extractants for nutrients to novel assays of living microorganisms.

In this session, Lance Gunderson (Regen Ag Lab) joins Mark Kinsey and Scott David McElveen (Biome Makers) to explore how the tools we use to characterize soil have progressed, and what that means for growers trying to make smarter, more profitable decisions.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for agronomists, crop consultants, ag retailers, and farmers who want to understand developments in the science of soil testing most impactful to practical, agronomic decision-making.

Scott David McElveen

Business Development Manager,
Biome Makers

Mark Kinsley

Sales Director,
Biome Makers

Lance Gunderson

President and Owner,
Regen Ag Lab

The Progression of Soil Testing

Follow the path from fertility tests to the Haney Test and microbiome-based analysis with BeCrop (and now to BeCrop Farm) where biology meets AI-powered decision-making

What Other Tests Miss

Why NPK values alone don’t tell the whole story, and how soil biology explains underperformance even when nutrients appear sufficient

Haney + BeCrop: A Smarter Soil Profile

See how these two tests complement each other to measure microbial-driven nutrient release and functional soil biology

How the Haney Test and BeCrop Test work together to support better fertility decisions

How BeCrop Farm builds on BeCrop Test with smart zonification, adaptive big data insights, and AI-powered recommendations that respond to your field’s biology

Predictive insights on disease risk, plant stress, and input needs - before symptoms show up

Real examples where biological data changed the approach and the outcome