AMS Environmental Soil Sampling Kits
Features
- Used worldwide by soil scientists, agronomists, and construction companies
- Designed to provide all the items needed for sampling in a convenient carrying case
- 5/8" threaded connection type
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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- #417.04 - (1) 2-1/4" Stainless Steel Regular Auger, 5/8" Thread
- #418.04 - (1) 2-1/4" Stainless Steel Mud Auger, 5/8” Thread
- #420.04 - (1) 2-1/4" Stainless Steel Sand Auger, 5/8” Thread
- #409.09 - (3) 4' Stainless Steel Extension, 5/8" Thread
- #406.04 - (1) 18" Rubber Coated Cross Handle, 5/8" Thread
- #400.99 - (1) Regular Slide Hammer, 5/8" Thread
- #421.10 - (2) 12" Crescent Wrench
- #421.29 - (1) Universal Slip Wrench
- #430.21 - (1) 1-1/2" X 12" Stainless Steel Brush
- #403.599 - (1) 1-3/8" Split Core Sampler Cap, 5/8" Thread
- #403.601 - (1) 1-3/8" Split Soil Core Sampler Core Tip
- #403.597 - (1) 1-3/8" X 6" Split Soil Core Sampler Cup Set
- #406.56 - (1) 1-3/8" X 6" Plastic Liner
- #418.11 - (2) 1-3/8" Plastic End Cap
- #430.01 - (1) 4' Deluxe Carrying Case 1750 Black
In The News
Farmer-invented automated soil sampler reduces human error
A North Carolina farmer has developed a mobile soil sampling system with virtually no risk of human error, Southeast Farm Press reported. 
 Allan Baucom, a grain and cotton farmer with more than 6,000 acres around Monroe, N.C., built the automated soil sampler to keep up with his expanding agricultural operations -- and growing variety of soil types. Named “the Falcon”, the sampler can take up to 12 samples and once, and store 200 before being unloaded. 
 Two Falcons currently exist: one works Baucom’s farm, while the other operates on farms around the country to ensure the sampler’s efficiency in different environments. The sampler is expected to be made available soon, and will host new features, such as computer-interfaced electronic system for use with a laptop or tablet.
Read MoreWildfires and Wildlife: Relocating Coastal Rainbow Trout to the Arroyo Seco Stream
Human interaction has negatively impacted the hundreds of streams that run through Southern California. Man-made river and stream diversions, channeling, and damming have changed the physical and chemical characteristics of these waterways. In addition to physical impairments, climate change is increasingly impacting the ecosystems of streams. 
 
To evaluate and mitigate these negative impacts, local groups are monitoring the riparian habitats of these streams and are conducting water surveys that document rainbow trout populations and evaluate water quality .
Read MoreBringing Fish Back: Reviving Britain’s Freshwater Habitats with the Wild Trout Trust
Freshwater covers less than 1% of the Earth’s surface but has an outsized impact on global ecosystems, supporting more than 10% of all known species, reports the World Wildlife Fund . Freshwater environments such as rivers and wetlands provide significant scientific, economic, and cultural value. But pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, and a lack of prioritization in environmental policies mean freshwater habitats are recognized as one of the most threatened in the world–something scientists have dubbed an “invisible tragedy. ” 
 
[caption id="attachment_39210" align="alignnone" width="940"] Remedial works underway to shore up the banks of the River Ecclesbourne.
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