Litchfield Analytical Services of Litchfield, Mich., announced that it has sold its testing business and analytical instruments to Dairyland Labs Inc. of Arcadia, Wis., to focus on its agricultural consulting business.

Dairyland, established in 1958, is an independent laboratory providing extensive analysis of feed, forage, soil, manure, soil and water.

Dairyland will be consolidating Litchfield’s business to a newly opened laboratory location in Battle Creek, Mich., strengthening its ability to service clients within the Michigan, Ohio and Indiana markets. Kate Spaans, Dairyland’s Battle Creek manager, will oversee the new lab operations.

"We are confident you will enjoy working with Dairyland as you continue to receive timely reporting of accurate data and the highest level of personalized service you have come to expect from us," Litchfield Analytical owners Stan and Letty Force said.

"The outstanding service provided by Stan and Letty, in combination with the wide breadth of Dairyland offerings, creates an exciting expansion of value for our clients," Dave Taysom, Dairyland Labs director, said.