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Explore our FAQ section for in-depth knowledge on how our products can elevate your farming profits, the unique qualities of liming, and its contribution to sustainable agriculture. If you have questions beyond what’s listed, please feel free to reach out to us.
Are you Organic Certified?
Yes! Our products are certified Organic with OMRI and are classified under Crop Fertilizer and Soil Amendment, Livestock Feed Ingredients and Livestock Health care. Certificates are available upon request.
Is your Aglime weed free?
Yes! Our Aglime is 100% weed free! No worries about contaminating your crops with weeds when you use our product!
Does Aglime help with soil water retention?
Here is how Aglime improves soil water dynamics: • Improved Soil Structure (Aggregation): Aglime, particularly the calcium content, helps bind soil particles together into stable aggregates. This flocculation process reduces crusting and compaction, creating a more porous structure that allows for better water infiltration rather than running off. • Reduced Compaction: By breaking up dense, compacted, or clay-based soils, lime allows for improved pore space, enabling water to move through the soil more efficiently and allowing plant roots to grow deeper, enabling them to access more water. • Enhanced Drought Resistance: Because the improved structure allows for better root development and improved infiltration, plants are better equipped to withstand dry spells, as they can access deeper water supplies. • Increased Organic Matter: By neutralizing acidity, Aglime promotes higher microbial activity, which boosts the breakdown of organic matter, further increasing the soil's capacity to hold water. While its primary role is to raise soil pH and provide calcium/magnesium, these indirect effects on soil structure directly translate to better water management.
How much Limestone is the norm required?
The most you can apply in one instance is 4MT per acre. If a second application is planned within the season, you could increase this to 7-8MT per acre. However, it's advisable to wait until the following year for the second application. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's rules, the land cannot assimilate more than the recommended quantity.
When is the best time to apply limestone?
Ideal times to apply limestone are during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons! However, the reality is that the timing largely depends on your specific crop rotation and the ongoing activities in your fields. The Ministry of Agriculture has set forth regulations to prevent limestone spreading in the winter to circumvent issues with runoff.
How do you determine your application rate?
The suggested spreading rate is provided by the agronomist, who bases their recommendation on a thorough analysis of the soil. They consider various factors, such as the application rate of fertilizer, the type of crop planned for planting in the following year, and the inclusion of other nutrient additives. These elements are all taken into account when formulating a recommendation.
What is the moisture content in Lime?
Applying completely dry lime can be quite challenging due to its fine, flour-like consistency that is almost soup-like. Handling it can be difficult as it's extremely dusty, and given that windless days are virtually nonexistent, spreading it can often result in neighbors receiving more of the limestone than intended. From our three-decade experience in spreading, we've found that a moisture ratio of about 20% works best. This ensures that you're not hauling excess water, and it allows for efficient spreading under all conditions.
How often does limestone need to be applied?
The necessity for limestone application largely hinges on the farming methods employed. For traditional farming techniques involving the use of chemical fertilizers, sprays, and GMO crops that tend to increase soil acidity, limestone needs to be applied more regularly, typically every 2 to 3 years on average. However, in the realm of organic farming where sustainable practices like enhanced crop rotation are prevalent, the need for limestone is less frequent. Here, a limestone application usually suffices every 5 to 10 years.
What is agricultural limestone?
Agricultural lime, also called Ag Lime, agricultural limestone, garden lime or liming, is a soil additive made from pulverized limestone or chalk.
Why use agricultural limestone?
Agricultural Lime helps create optimal soil conditions for improved crop yield by adjusting pH levels and supplementing calcium.
What can limestone be used for?
Limestone can be used in applications for industries such as agriculture, construction, oilfield reclamation, mining, pulp and paper and sustainable farming. It can neutralize acidic soil and provide nutrients, but can also be used as a building material.
Is limestone environmentally sustainable?
Limestone not only supports the longevity of various industries, but also contributes significantly towards a greener, more sustainable future. It has a multitude of benefits — from acting as a key ingredient in eco-friendly building materials to serving as a critical component in pollution control systems.
What is an acid soil and where do they occur?
An acid soil is a soil with low pH levels, which can be harmful to crop growth. These often occur near disturbed oilfield sites or from overuse of chemical fertilizers in farming practices.
