Biochar Is Not A Miracle Cure, But It Does Have Value Since the early 1990s, soil science professor David Laird of Iowa State University has been researching the use of biochar in row-crop fields.

Discover how the Moletele Corona Limes Project turned a national lime shortage into an opportunity for sustainable growth and community empowerment in South Africa ...

If you have highly acidic soil, some plants will suffer due to a lack of accessible nutrients. Fortunately, amending with garden lime is a straightforward way to adjust pH levels.

We have spent 20 years improving our vegetable garden soil by adding composted horse and chicken manure at the end of each ...

First Saturday Lime takes agricultural lime to the next level with a non-caustic, insoluble formula that acts as an insect barrier and repellent. Whether you’re an animal lover, ...

The Madison County Conservation District will host a meeting concerning importance of proper lime application and soil health on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the ...

The bulk agricultural lime that we’ve used in hay meadows and pastures for years in Angelina County was somewhere around 65% CCE. Recently, the more frequently used “super fine lime” is closer to 90% ...

Much of the agricultural lime used in the state is mined in adjacent states but the cost of transportation has motivated producers to seek supplies closer to home. In 2022, ...

Olivine is similar to agricultural lime in terms of improving the soil, but when it rains, olivine goes through a chemical process that causes it to absorb carbon dioxide from the air permanently.

It is estimated that 550 gallons of lactic acid were lost from the totes. The Iowa Department of Transportation also responded to the incident and tried to contain the spill with sand.

Manz said a very acidic substance in a waterway can result in fish kills, though none have been observed. It is estimated that 550 gallons of lactic acid were lost from the totes.

Agricultural lime is an alkaline material used to increase soil pH. It is derived from crushed limestone or other naturally occurring, calcium-rich minerals.