Liquid Calcium Boosts Your Beans!
For soybean farmers, achieving high yields and optimal plant health depends on maintaining proper soil conditions, particularly pH balance and calcium saturation. Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal, AgriTec International’s liquid calcium products, offer an efficient, fast-acting solution to correct soil acidity, enhance nutrient uptake, and promote robust plant growth. Make boosting soybean yields easier with Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal and get better-quality crops for your fields.
The Importance of Calcium in Soybeans
Calcium plays a vital role in soybean growth, yet many farmers overlook its significance. Unlike macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, calcium is often seen as a secondary nutrient. However, calcium is essential for cell wall strength, root development, and nutrient absorption. Without adequate calcium, soybean plants may struggle with:
- Stunted growth and weak root systems
- Reduced nutrient uptake efficiency
- Increased susceptibility to diseases
- Poor seed development and pod fill
Calcium also regulates soil pH, which directly impacts the availability of essential nutrients. If the soil pH is too low (acidic), nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium become locked up, rendering fertilizers ineffective.
This is where AgriTec’s Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal come in as game-changing solutions.
Pro-Cal’s Long-Lasting Results
Traditional liming methods, such as agricultural lime (ag-lime), can take 9-12 months to break down and effectively raise soil calcium levels. However, Pro-Cal offers a more precise and efficient approach to calcium application. Here’s why:
- Rapid pH Adjustment – Unlike ag-lime, which takes months to break down, Pro-Cal works in weeks, ensuring that soybeans get access to critical nutrients when they need them.
- Superior Nutrient Uptake – Pro-Cal increases the movement of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) into the plant, improving fertilizer efficiency and reducing nutrient waste.
- Soil Aeration & Drainage – Pro-Cal reduces compaction, enhancing root expansion and water infiltration, crucial for soybean growth.
- Stronger Plant Structure – Calcium strengthens cell walls, resulting in more disease-resistant plants with higher pod retention.
- Extended Soil Life – With a soil life of 2-4 years, Pro-Cal provides long-term benefits with fewer reapplications compared to standard liming.
Pro-Cal is also livestock-safe and can be applied using any standard sprayer, pivot irrigation, or in-furrow systems, making it a convenient and cost-effective alternative to dry lime.
Advanced-Cal’s Micronutrients and Microbials
For farmers looking for an even more advanced soil amendment, Advanced-Cal provides all the benefits of Pro-Cal plus added micronutrients and microbial support. Designed to optimize soil health and boost microbial activity, Advanced-Cal is ideal for enhancing soybean production.
- Enhanced Nutrient Efficiency – Chelated calcium ensures that calcium stays available longer in the soil, preventing it from becoming tied up and unavailable to plants.
- Micronutrient Boost – Includes boron, manganese, iron, sulfur, and other trace minerals that accelerate photosynthesis and overall plant metabolism.
- Microbial Activity & Organic Matter Increase – The microbial enhancements in Advanced-Cal foster beneficial soil bacteria that break down organic matter, making more nutrients available to soybeans.
- Stronger Root Development – By improving root expansion and water penetration, Advanced-Cal allows soybeans to better withstand drought and nutrient stress.
- Higher Yields & Protein Levels – Advanced-Cal improves overall crop nutrition, leading to stronger, greener plants with higher pod retention and protein content.
Advanced-Cal is a one-pass soil treatment, meaning farmers can save time and labor costs by applying it before planting or as a mid-season application
Farmer Testimonials
“I’ve used Adv-Cal on my bean ground for the last 3 years where my PH was 4.9 it’s now 6.9 and my bushel yields have gone from mid 60’s to 85 to 93 per acre every year.”
– Jim Schiefelbein Tim 2025
“Everywhere I put the Advanced-Cal last fall made an extra 10 bushel to the acre on my beans.”
– Bruce Block 2023 Illinois
“I have never gotten over 50 bushel on my beans. I put 3 gallons of the Advanced-Cal on my bean ground and got 81.2 Bushels. My neighbor farms the other half of the field. Same seed, and program but he didn’t use the Advanced-Cal and he only got 60 bushel.”
– R Osborn IL 2023
“I tested out ADV-Cal by applying 2.75 gallons per acre to my bean land and had the best beans stand I’ve ever grown of that field, we got 95 bushel per acre.”
– Jim Schiefelbein IA (Tim 2023)
“I used advanced cal on my beans. The product worked great. It greened the plants up for sure when I had my tissue sample pulled a few weeks after the calcium had increased exponentially. I plan on putting this on my cotton this year.”
– Tommy MS
Liquid Calcium Brings More Soybeans
Now that we understand the benefits of Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal, let’s break down how liquid calcium leads to better soybean yields:
- Improved Soil pH = Better Nutrient Uptake
- Soybeans grow best in a soil pH range of 6.0 – 7.0.
- Low pH soils bind up phosphorus and potassium, making them less available to plants.
- Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal correct soil acidity quickly, ensuring that fertilizers are fully utilized.
- Stronger Root Systems = Drought & Stress Resistance
- Calcium improves root structure, allowing soybeans to access water and nutrients deeper in the soil.
- Advanced-Cal’s microbial activity enhances nutrient breakdown, giving plants an extra boost during critical growth stages.
- Better Pod Retention & Grain Quality
- Stronger cell walls and stem structures reduce pod abortion and improve seed fill.
- The result? Higher yields and better soybean quality at harvest.
- More Efficient Fertilizer Use = Increased ROI
- Farmers invest heavily in NPK fertilizers. Without proper calcium levels, much of this investment goes to waste.
- Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal optimize fertilizer efficiency, ensuring maximum nutrient absorption.
When to Apply Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal?
Pre-Plant Application (Best for Long-Term Soil Health)
Apply Pro-Cal or Advanced-Cal 2-4 weeks before planting soybeans.
This allows soil pH and calcium base saturation to stabilize, ensuring the best nutrient availability at germination.
Mid-Season Application (Boost Growth & Yield Potential)
Apply Advanced-Cal during early vegetative growth (V2-V4 stages) to enhance root structure and plant metabolism.
A second application at flowering (R1-R2 stages) can further improve pod retention and grain fill.
Application Methods:
Broadcast Sprayer – Best for full-field applications.
Pivot or Irrigation Systems – Ideal for consistent soil calcium maintenance.
In-Furrow Application – Enhances root development right at planting.
Conclusion
By incorporating Pro-Cal and Advanced-Cal into their soil fertility programs, soybean farmers can unlock higher yields, stronger plants, and better fertilizer efficiency. Whether you need quick pH correction, improved root development, or enhanced nutrient uptake, AgriTec’s liquid calcium products offer a faster, more effective alternative to traditional lime applications.
For more information or to get personalized soil recommendations, contact AgriTec International at 833-247-4832. Investing in Pro-Cal or Advanced-Cal today means better soil, healthier plants, and higher soybean yields for seasons to come!
