Agricultural Laboratory Services
At Pace® we view our partnerships with food suppliers – from family farms to large industrial agriculture producers – critical to ensuring the health and safety of our communities and lives. Our commitment is to provide fast, accurate agricultural testing laboratory services to support your soil and water management projects.
Pace® has the capacity to test a variety of sources for contaminants through our nationwide lab network. We have partnered with Dairy Farms to test for PFAS and large fertilizer suppliers to analyze and monitor their water effluent – and everything in between.
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Testing Services for Your Farm Soil, Water, and More.
Having worked on thousands of projects for agricultural producers, we understand the many variables that can impact your business and livelihood. The weather is one thing, but environmental contaminants are another. Count on Pace® for testing your water for farming and agricultural soil testing to ensure your crops are safe for human and livestock consumption. We can also verify whether your sewage sludge (biosolids) and wastewater sources are contaminant-free and safe to reuse as soil amendment.
We know you need fast, accurate results to make critical decisions. Learn more about the testing services we typically support our agricultural partners with here.
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Support for Special Projects Including Soil Remediation and Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture
While most Pace® agricultural laboratory services are performed within our labs, many customers contact us to support them with specific projects, including those listed here. Should you have a need, we can work directly with you, or your consulting partner.
Pace® supports Superfund and Brownfield sites, and other properties with specific lab testing needs required for redevelopment or property transfer.
Before you apply biosolids, sewage sludge, or other forms of waste as soil amendments, have Pace® test these sources for harmful contaminants that can impact your crops and leach into your water supply.
Pace® solid and liquid waste characterization services can help you identify appropriate waste management strategies to comply with waste disposal, mitigate environmental impact, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Pace® has a celebrated team of Field Service professionals providing on-site monitoring and sample collection services. You can rely on this team for stack emission testing, air quality monitoring, industrial waste sampling, and wastewater and groundwater monitoring services.
With more than 100 labs and service centers across the U.S., Pace® offers the convenience of local services with the capacity and capabilities of a large laboratory network. Our local presence allows us to develop long-standing relationships with our customers so we understand their business and can anticipate their needs.
Pace® has a team ready to dispatch at a moment’s notice to environmental disasters. Sample collection begins immediately to provide you with critical decision-making data, fast.
Pace® Pesticide Testing Services
Using state-of-the-art technology and methods, Pace® can deliver accurate and reliable analysis for the presence and concentration of pesticides in soil, field runoff, groundwater, surface water, drinking water, and more. In addition, we can analyze pesticides and pesticide residue to determine the presence of individual chemicals of concern. This data provides farmers and the agribusiness industry with the insights needed to optimize pesticide use, protect the ecosystem, and comply with regulatory standards. In addition, our data can also help municipalities, wastewater treatment operators, and public water systems protect the public from harmful contaminants in recreational and drinking water sources.
Herbicide Residue Testing
Pace® offers a faster, more accurate, and environmentally-conscious herbicide residue testing and analysis method. ezHerbicide® is our patented technology and process that has improved upon traditional methods by using LC-MS/MS-based analysis requiring less sample volumes and solvents, thereby reducing waste.
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Faster Turnaround Time
Reduced Waste
PFAS Testing Services
Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS compounds are notorious for their persistence in the environment and their ability to accumulate in human and animal tissues, leading to potential long-term health impacts. Because of their widespread use, environmental persistence, and likely toxicity, PFAS contamination has become a significant issue in agriculture, even requiring some farmers to discontinue land use and destroy some produce and livestock.
Pace ® was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. You can learn more about PFAS at PFAS.com or reach out to us to start a conversation.
PFAS in the Food Supply
PFAS are a diverse group of synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as a resistance to heat, water, and oil. Unfortunately, these harmful contaminants are making their way into the nation’s food supply.
Biosolids
Biosolids (wastewater sludge) applied to agriculture as a soil amendment may contain PFAS.
Industry
Wastewater discharge from industries that produce/use PFAS can contaminate water used for irrigation.
Food Packaging/Cookware
PFAS may be used for grease- or stain-repellent coatings on food packaging or in non-stick cookware.
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