K LABORATORIES, INC CRANBERRY
CROP MONITORING PROGRAM
& SERVICE AGREEMENT
EAST COAST 2008-2009
STAGES OF SAMPLING:
TIMING
TYPE OF SAMPLES
|
DORMANCY, FALL OR SPIRING |
SOIL |
|
EARLY HOOKS |
SOIL PLANT |
|
MID BLOOM |
SOIL PLANT |
|
FRUIT SET |
PLANT |
|
POST HARVEST |
SOIL |
All samples will include interpretations, complete evaluations and detailed liquid and dry fertilizer recommendations and telephone consultation, if required.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
SOIL TEST & CORRECTIVE FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS:
One composite soil sample will be taken from each test site and each sample will be analyzed for:
pH, Buffer pH, Organic Matte r%, ENR, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfur,
CEC, (% Base Saturation for Sodium, Hydrogen, Calcium, Magnesium. Potassium), Copper, Iron,
Manganese, Zinc, Boron, Aluminum and Molybdenum.
Corrective dry and liquid fertilizer recommendations will be given based on laboratory test results.
CRANBERRY PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS:
For plant analysis 30-40 cranberry uprights will be collected from each test site and analyzed for:
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Copper, Iron, Manganese,
Zinc, Boron, Aluminum and Molybdenum.
Corrective or maintenance dry and liquid fertilizer recommendations will be given based on laboratory test result.
WATER ANALYSIS:
Two water analyses per season are included under K Labs. Cranberry Crop Monitoring program. Water used on the cranberry marsh will be collected in K Laboratories' sample bottles and analyzed for:
Carbonates, Bicarbonates, Chlorides, Sulfates, Nitrates, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium,
Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Boron, pH, Conductivity, Total Solids, Alkalinity,
and Hardness.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR & DISCUSSION:
Educational seminar, scientific discussion and the presentation of field research data will be included free of charge for 2 persons per program if arranged.
COST:
The price depends on the percentage of bogs that are signed under the service agreement:
FOR ONE YEAR CONTRACT :
Contact K Labs for Pricing Information
PAYMENT TERMS:
40% at sign up, 30% at June 15 and 30% July 15
ADDITIONAL TESTING:
SOIL $75.00 PLANT $75.00 WATER $75.00
Test results will not include fertilizer recommendations to samples not in the K Laboratories Cranberry Crop Monitoring Program. (Test Result Only)
NUMBER OF SAMPLE:
A minimum of one composite soil and plant tissue sample from each bog or section is used to determine the sampling area allowed or a maximum of one soil and plant tissue sample from per 2 acres can be used to determine the sample area allowed.
FOR EXAMPLE:
One sample per one bog or section of 1-5 acres.
One sample per 2-3 acres out of 10-20 acre bogs.
Sampling collection may also be determine on the type of soil, water management, production, type of vines or age of bog, or any other production problems in the area.
Please fill out the enclosed questionnaire about your bog condition. Use additional pages if necessary.
NAME______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER__________________________
FAX NUMBER_______________
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SAMPLES:
MAILED___________
FAXED___________
ACRES UNDER THE PROGRAM:
The total acreage under this contract is_____________ located at__________________ _______________________________________________. Please list all the sample ID numbers that you will be testing under the 2008 K Laboratories Crop Monitoring Program.
1. _______ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ 5.________ 6._________ 7. ______ 8.________9._________10.________11._________12._______13._________14.______
15.______16._________17.________18._________19._______20._________21.______
22.______ 23.________ 24._________
Sample identification given in the K Labs Crop Monitoring Program will be used through out the year. Any extra sample samples that do not have given I.D.’s will be considered an extra sample and will be charged as such.
PAYMENT:
The client Mr./Mrs.__________________________________________________________________
agrees to pay $ ___________________ for these services. The first payment is due________________
in the amount of $ ____________________. The second payment is due______________ in the amount of $__________________. The third payment is due________________________ in the amount of $______________ .
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
***SUBMIT EXHIBIT A*** ***LABEL EXTRA SAMPLES CLEARLY***
It is agreed and understood that K Laboratories International Inc. will
assume no responsibility regarding the application of the chemicals and
fertilizers recommended and that responsibility for the proper application is
the sole responsibility of the client.
____________________________ ___________________________________
Client
Dr.
Akhtar Khwaja, Ph.D. CPAg/SS
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