Recent advances in visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy have revolutionized our capacity to measure SOC in situ. Peer-reviewed studies consistently demonstrate that vis-NIR instruments, when properly calibrated, deliver rapid, reliable, and spatially resolved data on SOC and bulk density. This technology enables dense sampling grids and three-dimensional mapping—critical for both baseline establishment and ongoing verification demanded by carbon programs.

One such inspiring collaboration is between S4 Mobile Laboratories, a startup with a vision to revolutionize soil analysis, and MAGNET.

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