Lime is great for agricultural soils because:

• It neutralizes acidic soils, increasing soil pH
• Increases microbiological activity; accelerating decomposition of crop residue
• Improves legume growth
• Improves stand, root growth, and sugar content of sugarbeets

For more information and to arrange your pick up time, call your nearest Michigan Sugar Company sugar processing facility Monday –Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS

Truckers/users of lime must comply with DEQ/MI Department of Agriculture regulations.

A brief outline of the applicable regulations are as follows:
• Truckers: the same regulations for hauling quarry lime apply. You may need to take steps to prevent blowing of dust from the truck.
• Users: the nutrient loading should be accounted for in your fertilizing program. The sugarbeet lime contains: Nitrogen 5.5 pounds per ton, Phosphorus 1.0 pound per ton, Potassium 0.36 pounds per ton, Calcium 570 pounds per ton (80% as CaCO3 or limestone), Organic content 8%, Moisture content 10%-15%, and Micro nutrients typical background levels.

Application should be conducted to not impact any water. A more detailed discussion can be found in the Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for Nutrient Utilization as approved by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture.