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AgriTec Raises Your Soil pH

AgriTec Raises Your Soil pH

Farmers across America have been overusing synthetic inputs for decades, and acidifying fertilizers have left fields depleted and with poor soil pH levels. Low pH leads to nutrient lockout, poor root development, and ultimately, lost yield and profit. Granular limestone has been the go-to method for correcting acidic soils. But times have changed, and so has technology. Today, AgriTec raises your soil pH with natural, regenerative, liquid calcium fertilizers that correct soil pH quickly, efficiently, and affordably. 

No more waiting 9–12 months for lime to break down. No more compacting your soil with heavy buggies. AgriTec’s mission is simple: to help farmers grow healthier, more productive crops by restoring the soil using proven, non-synthetic solutions.

A Farmer-Founded Company Putting Fields First

AgriTec International isn’t just another fertilizer company. It’s a family-owned, farmer-founded organization that understands what it’s like to walk your fields and worry about your soil. The company was built from the ground up to provide science-based, field-tested solutions that promote regenerative agriculture and sustainable soil management.

AgriTec’s product line is based on decades of research and continuous innovation. From liquid calcium products like Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal, to slow-release nitrogen blends like Nitro-Maxx+, AgriTec focuses on maximizing plant health by optimizing the soil environment, naturally.

The Problem with Conventional Limestone

Limestone has long been used to raise soil pH by adding liquid calcium and neutralizing soil acidity. But modern farmers are seeing the cracks in this old approach:

  • Slow Breakdown: It can take 9 to 12 months for limestone to fully break down in the soil and start having an effect on pH levels.
  • Low Efficiency: Of the 600 lbs of calcium typically found in two tons of limestone, only 15 lbs becomes plant-available.
  • High Costs: With inflation and logistics challenges, applying limestone now costs $100 or more per ton, not including the cost of hiring or renting a buggy.
  • Compaction Risk: Hauling heavy equipment across wet or soft fields risks ruts and soil compaction, which harms your soil’s long-term productivity.

Clearly, today’s farmers need a faster, cleaner, and more efficient solution.

Natural Liquid Calcium Works in Weeks

AgriTec’s Pro-Cal is made from the bio-active, soluble portion of limestone, the part that actually raises soil pH and builds calcium base saturation. By isolating and concentrating this portion into a liquid form, AgriTec delivers a product that begins working within 7–14 days after application.

Key Benefits of Pro-Cal:

  • Raises soil pH immediately

  • Increases calcium base saturation (ideal range: 65–75%)

  • Enhances nutrient uptake and fertilizer efficiency

  • Improves root growth and plant cell division

  • Supports stronger plant immunity and crop resilience

  • Can be applied via sprayer, pivot, aerial, or in-furrow

Instead of waiting months for lime to activate, Pro-Cal gets to work fast, improving conditions for seeds, nutrients, and microbes almost overnight.

Real Results from Real Farmers

One of the best illustrations of Pro-Cal’s impact comes from a recent testimonial by a Louisiana farmer:

“I put your Pro-Cal and Nitro-Maxx+ down in 2023… With adequate rain in 2024, the results kicked in. There was so much grass the cattle couldn’t keep it down, I had to cut it! With limestone over $100/ton and buggies hard to get, your product cost a third as much. And no more waiting eight months or causing ruts. I’ll never go back to limestone.” – John B., LA (2024)

This isn’t just about saving money, it’s about getting results that matter. Pro-Cal doesn’t just treat soil acidity. It restores balance, making fields more productive and resilient for years to come.

Advanced Soil Health

For fields that need a little more than just calcium, Advanced-Cal steps up. It combines the power of Pro-Cal with added micronutrients, minerals, sulfur, and high-carbon organic matter to enhance photosynthesis, root development, and microbial activity.

Advanced-Cal is ideal for:

  • Low organic matter soils
  • High-yield pastures and hayfields
  • Crops requiring strong early-season growth

The result? Lusher plants, thicker ground cover, and higher yields, all while improving soil structure and biological health.

Liquid Nitrogen with Built-In Trace Minerals

Once soil pH is corrected, nitrogen availability becomes even more critical. But conventional nitrogen often evaporates or burns crops, leading to wasted dollars and inconsistent performance.

That’s where Nitro-Maxx+ shines.

This slow-release liquid nitrogen blend is engineered for efficient, extended nutrient delivery. It contains not only nitrogen, but also trace minerals and organic matter, making it a complete growth stimulant.

Benefits of Nitro-Maxx+:

  • Extended release over 30–60 days

  • Decreased risk of burn and nitrogen loss

  • Boosts pasture growth and crop greening

  • Increases root development and ground coverage

  • Can be applied alone or in blends

Together with Pro-Cal, Nitro-Maxx+ helps farmers create a balanced fertility program that drives maximum ROI and long-term field health.

Ag Backed by Science

AgriTec’s products are lab-tested, field-proven, and fully compliant with organic and livestock-safe standard. Unlike synthetic inputs, Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal do not rely on salt-heavy ingredients or artificial chemical reactions.

Instead, they work by:

  • Rebuilding soil structure
  • Restoring microbial populations
  • Balancing base saturations (Ca, Mg, K, Na)
  • Raising soil pH to optimum levels (6.0–7.0)

Every product is designed with cation exchange capacity (CEC) in mind, ensuring the soil has the holding power to retain and exchange nutrients for long-term fertility.

Cost-Effective, Long-Lasting, and Easy to Apply

Limestone may seem cheap per ton, but when you factor in equipment, labor, and the slow return on investment, liquid calcium is the smarter choice.

  • 2 gallons of Pro-Cal per acre replaces 1 ton of limestone
  • Application is a third of the cost with zero soil compaction
  • Can be applied before or after planting, with no waiting period

Farmers looking to boost yields this season, not next, are switching to AgriTec’s regenerative system and seeing results in real time.

Ready to Raise Your Soil pH?

Soil health is the foundation of profitable farming, and AgriTec International is here to help you build it.

Whether you’re growing corn, hay, soybeans, wheat, cotton, or pasture, AgriTec’s natural liquid fertilizers give you the tools to succeed.

Call 833-247-4832 to speak with a soil advisor and get a custom program tailored to your fields.

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