What is MSEF? Each year Omaha metro students in grades 6-12 come together for the Annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF). The fair provides...

When was the last time you thanked your employees? When was the last time you showed appreciation and gratitude for the effort and energy that your teams put in to make...

January is a month packed with resolutions, habit changes, and looking forward to the upcoming year. Whether you are looking for ways to reduce your household waste in...

This is part two of a conversation our Specialty Field Representative, Ashley Babl had with industry experts at Natural Resources Conservation, State Soil Health...

The foundation of Midwest Laboratories is the science of soil testing. After all, that is how it began for founder Ken Pohlman in 1975. In 2022 with the capacity to...

We love this time of year at Midwest Laboratories. The warm weather and longer periods of daylight give people ample time to get out in their lawn and garden to get...

The late Jim Wolf of Albion, NE imparted an important lesson onto his son in the 1960s... “Your decisions are as good as your information.” Jay Wolf, the current owner...

BAND APPLICATION VS BROADCAST APPLICATION To ensure optimal uptake of nutrients many growers this time of year begin to weigh out the pros and cons of band and...

World Record Smashing Pumpkin Travis Gienger partners with Midwest Laboratories to understand his soil. His approach for healthy yields begins with soil that...

Determining the ideal shelf life of a product can be a challenging undertaking since a variety of factors and aspects of a product should be used in determining its

Welcome to our favorite time of year at Midwest Labs! We are well into another great fall soil season and the lab is bustling. Ever wonder what the busy season looks...

Fall Soil Season is Here! Though 2020 has brought about many changes in our lives, one thing has not changed; your trusted soil testing partner, Midwest Labs. We are so...

It is hard to believe that the fall season is just on the horizon and the plant tissue testing program will be coming to a close. As you are well aware by now,...

Hi Everyone! It’s Megan Fonfara again, your Client Onboarding Specialist. My goal is to create educational materials in order for you have the best customer experience...

Are you ready to submit your samples to Midwest Labs? I am here to help! My name is Megan Fonfara and I am the Client Onboarding Specialist for Midwest Labs. I provide...

Are you ready to get started with Midwest Labs? I am here to help! My name is Megan Fonfara and I am the Client Onboarding Specialist for Midwest Labs. I provide...

Plant Analysis vs. Expectations We are in the middle of the 2020 crop season with early planted corn beginning to shoot tassels and soybeans are beginning to flower....

Happy Summer! Plant season is well underway and corn crops are exceeding the 12-inch threshold. During week three of your Shared Insights Program, the key is focusing...

Plant tissue sampling is a valuable crop management tool. Routine soil testing shows levels of nutrient reserves in the soil, which is necessary for a proper soil...

Plant tissue sampling provides a picture of the nutritional status of your crops. Combined with soil, you can build a 360° view of your fields and crops to make better...

One week after pet industry leaders created an open letter to state and local government officials on why pet businesses must remain open through the coronavirus...

The pet industry is undergoing a rapid growth trajectory. Nearly 85 million homes have pets, and in the last three decades, pet ownership has increased from 56% to...

When formulated appropriately, what is known as pulses, can be a powerhouse ingredient for pet food. Pulses have been around in the pet food market for a long time as...

As the summer is heating up so are the use of reusable water bottles. Staying hydrated is key to enjoying the summer sun. But, are you washing your reusable water...

Is processed cheese made from real cheese? Answer: Yes Think about all the varieties of processed cheese, (cheese slices, cheese sauce, cheese cubes, cheese spread,...

FROM THE HOME FRONT As snow hits the ground and continues to fall, things are just heating up at Midwest Laboratories. In my role within Sales and Client Relations,...