Abstract: A soil sampling collection system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a soil sampling collection system comprises a blade mounted on the front of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle is powered to move through a designated area and configured to automatically collect soil samples as the system moves through the designated area. The blade is configured to move up and down via power hydraulics. A blade guard is mounted to the blade. A soil collection reservoir mounted on or near the back of the blade guard. A conveyor is mounted in between the soil collection reservoir and the front of the vehicle. The conveyor comprises a plurality of soil bags or cups configured to receive individual soil samples from the soil collection reservoir. A method for collecting soil samples is also disclosed.

Abstract: A soil sampling collection system and method is disclosed. In one embodiment, a soil sampling collection system comprises (a) a blade mounted on the front of the utility vehicle, powered to move through a designated area and configured to automatically collect soil samples as the system moves through the field, wherein the blade is configured to move up and down via power hydrualics; (b) a blade guard mounted to the blade; (c) a soil collection reservior mounted on or near the back of the blade guard; and (d) a conveyor mounted in between the soil collection reservior and the front of the vehicle, wherein the conveyor is mounted perpendicular to the vehicle, wherein the conveyor is mounted perpendicular to the vehicle, wherein the conveyor comprises a plurality of soil bags configured to receive individual soil samples from the soil collection reservoir.