Chair – Kathy Moore, kmr@clemson.edu

           Past Chair – Bill Thom, wthom@ca.uky.edu

           Chair-elect – Ray Campbell, crcampb@bellsouth.net

           Secretary – Hugh Savoy, hsavoy@utk.edu

           Research Administrative Advisor – Bob Westerman, rwester@okstate.edu

           Extension Administrative Advisor – David Kissel, dkissel@arches.uga.edu

The exchange group continues to emphasize electronic data transfer, which provides faster turn-around time and greater accuracy. Shared information on data collection, report generation and electronic transfer has significantly impacted the ability of participating laboratories to accomplish these tasks.

The mission statement for SERA-IEG-6 was reviewed and updated to reflect progressive views of farm wastes as by-products of agriculture. After administrative approval, the new statement will be posted on the web site.

During the coming year, efforts will be focused on completing bulletins in various stages of preparation.  Members will continue to work collectively and individually to emphasize proper use of soil testing, plant, waste, and water analysis in protecting the environment and preserving soil and water resources.