How to help your fields survive the heat!
As we celebrate Independence Day , it’s the perfect time to salute our farmers, the backbone of America. The summer season, while critical for crop growth, also brings intense heat that can stress both soil and plants. AgriTec International is here to ensure that your soil stays resilient, your crops stay healthy, and your yields remain high throughout the scorching months.
High temperatures can lead to increased soil evaporation, nutrient leaching, and slower nutrient uptake. These factors directly impact plant growth, reduce yields, and can even lead to permanent soil degradation if not addressed. Fortunately, AgriTec’s suite of liquid soil treatments, fertilizers, and foliar feeds can be a farmer’s best defense.
Micronutrients Reduce Summer Stress
Micronutrients are essential for summer soil because heat stress increases the plant’s metabolic demand. Key players include:
- Zinc (Zn): Boosts root development and enzyme activity
- Iron (Fe): Supports chlorophyll production for greener, photosynthetically active crops
- Manganese (Mn): Aids in nitrogen assimilation and water use
- Boron (B): Crucial for cell wall formation and reproductive development
Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful crop. During hot, dry conditions, summer soil often loses moisture and becomes compacted, limiting root expansion and nutrient access. Here’s how you can combat these challenges.
1. Break Compaction with AERATE
AgriTec’s Aerate is a chemical soil aerator that penetrates the soil structure at the molecular level, breaking up compaction and improving water and nutrient movement. This allows for deeper root development and better absorption of fertilizers, especially critical when summer heat threatens plant uptake.
- Apply: Early to mid-season, when temperatures rise
- Benefits: Improved soil structure, nutrient mobility, and plant resilience
2. Boost Organic Matter with HUMIC ACID
Hot weather accelerates the decomposition of organic matter in soil, especially in sandy or low CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) soils. Humic is rich in concentrated organic material, builds soil health by increasing water retention, raising CEC, and supporting microbial life.
- Apply: Sandy soils, pastures, hay fields, and row crops
- Benefits: Drought resistance, improved seed germination, and nutrient absorption
3. Raise pH with ADVANCED-CAL
AgriTec’s Advanced-Cal goes beyond standard calcium application. It combines the benefits of Pro-Cal, a fast-acting calcium treatment to raise pH and improve nutrient uptake, with a suite of micronutrients like boron, manganese, and iron.
- Apply: Soils with low calcium saturation, low organic matter, or heat-induced stress
- Benefits: Improved photosynthesis, stronger roots, and a lush canopy
4. Rescue with FOLIAR-ACT
When plants are under severe stress, especially after a heatwave, Foliar-Act is the go-to foliar solution. Acting like a multivitamin, it rapidly restores vitality, boosts microbial activity, and supports water absorption through roots and leaves.
- Apply: Post-stress recovery, mid-season boost
- Benefits: Greater root mass, stronger stalks, and a healthy canopy
Foliar feeding is especially important during summer when root uptake slows. Applying nutrients directly to the plant’s leaves ensures rapid absorption, helping crops power through stressful periods.
5. Microbials with BIO-ACT
increasing drought resistance and enhancing nutrient cycling. It’s the perfect complement to any summer program, especially for hay and pasture where regrowth speed matters.
- Apply: Bio-Act can be applied directly to the soil, pre-green up, or as a foliar feed to add an instant source of nutrition for the plant.
- Benefits: Better drought resistance, increased microbial activity, stronger immunity, faster maturity, higher Brix levels
Survive Summer with AgriTec
Unlike traditional dry fertilizers or limestone that take months to activate, AgriTec’s liquid solutions offer:
Top Products for Summer Soil
Product Name | Best For | Key Benefits | Application Timing |
Compacted or dry soils | Breaks compaction, improves root depth & nutrient flow | Early season, mid-summer | |
Low organic matter or sandy soils | Raises CEC, retains water, enhances drought resistance | Pre-plant or in-season | |
Low Ca levels, heat-stressed soils | Micronutrient boost, better growth & photosynthesis | Spring or in-season | |
Post-stress recovery, foliar feeding | Rapid foliar absorption, improved plant immunity | After heatwaves, mid-season | |
All soil types | Boosts microbial activity, Brix, and plant maturity | Pre-plant or foliar in-season |
Need Help with a Custom Program?
This Independence Day, celebrate your freedom to farm smarter and better. With AgriTec’s advanced liquid soil and foliar products, you can overcome the challenges of summer heat and build stronger, more productive fields. AgriTec’s experts are ready to help you assess your soil and build a summer plan.
