Continuous and intensive farming can lead to a loss of carbon content and humus in the soil. Because of this, crops can become more susceptible to environmental stressors such as pests, drought, heat, frost and diseases. Building the soil is a foundation for good farming, whether conventional, integrated, organic or regenerative. When building the soil with Humates, you increase the biodiversity of microbes and healthy organisms in the soil, save on fertilizers and prevent nitrate and phosphate leaching into water resources. Higher yields achieved by applying humates means more money in your pocket. About 85+-lbs per acre of dry humates is all that you need to start building your soil.
Primary goals
- Improve nutrient efficiency
- Increase root mass and early vigor
- Improve soil structure and water infiltration
- Reduce nutrient tie-up and fertilizer loss
Recommended products
- ✅ Fine-Ground Raw Dry Humate (soil building & banding)
- ✅ Fully Soluble Liquid Humate (in-season efficiency & stress support)
PRODUCT 1: Fine-Ground Raw Dry Humate
Best for: Bed preparation, soil building, broadcast or banded application
Why fine dry humate works for ROW CROP
- Fine particle size = greater soil contact
- Faster biological integration than coarse granules
- Improves CEC and nutrient availability
- Excellent for rebuilding soils under conventional inputs
Application Methods
- Manure spreader (field scale)
- Cone spreader (small acreage)
- Banding
- Side dressing
Application RATES (DRY)
Recommended Rates (Vegetables)
🌱Banding or Side Dressing
- 80 lb per acre
When to use:
- Applying near seed row or root zone
- Looking for efficiency with lower material cost
- Pairing with fertilizer or pre-plant passes
🌾SOIL Broadcasting
- Up to 160 lb per acre
When to use:
- Rebuilding low organic matter soils
- Addressing compaction or poor aggregation
- Long-term soil conditioning programs
“Broadcasting treats the entire soil profile. Banding targets the root zone. Both are effective—choose based on your soil goals.”
PRODUCT 2: Fully Soluble Liquid HumateS
Best for: In-season efficiency, foliar support, fertigation, aerial application
Why liquid humate WORKS FOR ROW CROPS
- Fully soluble (not a suspension)
- Moves with water into the root zone
- Enhances nutrient uptake during peak demand
- Ideal for fast acreage coverage
Application Rates (Liquid)
💧 Standard Field Rate
- 1 gal liquid humate per acre
- Dilution: 1 gal concentrate → up to 100 gal water
- (Final spray volume adjusted to equipment)
Specialty Vegetable Uses
🌱Ground Sprayer (Soil or FoliaR)
Application Methods & Timing
Ground Sprayer (Soil or Foliar)
- Apply early vegetative stage (V2–V6 for corn)
- Can be tank-mixed with compatible nutrients
- Avoid ultra-fine droplets
Fertigation (if applicable)
- Apply during irrigation sets
- Flush lines with clean water after injection
- Avoid high-calcium mixes in-line
Aerial Application
- Ideal for large acreage
- Low-volume delivery
- Large droplet size recommended
- Best applied early morning or evening
Recommended Program Options (Simple & Flexible)
Program A: Efficiency Program (Most Common)
Best for: Conventional row crop systems looking to improve ROI without adding passes
- Dry humate: 80 lb/ac banded or side-dressed
- Liquid humate: 1 gal/ac early vegetative
Program B: Soil Rebuild Program
Best for: Low OM soils, compaction issues, poor water infiltration
- Dry humate: 160 lb/ac broadcast
- Liquid humate: 1 gal/ac in-season
Program C: Liquid-Only Program
Best for: High acreage, limited labor, aerial or fertigation systems
(Drop down)
Split application optional (0.5 + 0.5 gal)ed systems
Liquid humate: 1 gal/ac
Compatibility & Mixing Notes
✔ Compatible with:
- Nitrogen fertilizers
- Phosphorus
- Micronutrients
- Amino acids
- Biologicals (pH compatible)
⚠️ Always:
- Perform a jar test
- Add humate to tank after water
- Avoid extreme pH mixes
FAQ
Q: Will this tie up nitrogen?
A: No. Humates improve nitrogen efficiency and reduce losses when used at recommended rates.
Q: Can I use this with my normal fertilizer program?
A: Yes. Humates enhance nutrient availability and uptake.
Q: Is fine dry harder to spread than pellets?
A: Fine material spreads differently, but it provides faster soil contact and quicker biological response.