The Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratories provide accurate and cost effective analysis of soil, plant, and water samples for faculty, staff, and others.

CNAL provides soil testing services to commercial farmers and home gardeners in New York State, and to researchers across the globe. Their extension facilities serve commercial growers and home gardeners, and provide recommendations on soil management in addition to test results. CNAL's research facilities offer a number of soil analyses for research purposes, including total elemental analysis, extractable nutrients/elements, soil pH, acidity and exchange capacity, soil physical characteristics, and more. The CNAL Research arm also offers analyses of plants, as well as of water solutions and extracts.