Application of Actosol Humic and Fulvic Acid for Biostmulation of Plants and Cumulative Enhancement of Soil Health and Fertility.

Modern agriculture built with inputs of minerals and synthetic nutrition has resulted in the excessive mineralization of organic matter in soils and repeated turnover has caused loss of organic matter in farm lands, which is adversely impacting soil health and its fertility.  Water and wind erosion and chemical and physical land degradations also contribute to the major loss of organic matter in soil. In recent years with increasing use of organic humic and fulvic products at even relatively low rate of applications of 1-2 gallons per crop cycle are proving out increase in crop yields of 10-20% + primarily being attributed to biostimulation and improved mineral nutrition uptake.  This paper will present a farm case study of 360 acres Lawson Farm, the cumulative improved soil health with use of actosol organic humic and fulvic product over ten years along with only liquid based mineral nutrition and other inputs for growing Wheat, Soybean, Corn, Tobacco and Milo (Sorghum used for animal feed, bread making and whiskey.   The resultant benefits observed at the farm are: improved regulation of water and increased drought resistance, nutrient recycling and reduction and markedly improved soil tilth. Yield increased from 50 bushels per acre to 100 bushels per acre with 1.5 gallons of actosol® per acre in fall and 1.5 gallons of actosol® per acre in spring along with other liquid inputs of mineral nutrition and protection chemicals. No granular fertilizers  are applied.  The protein increased by 3.5 percentage points. In case of Corn, resulted in 30 times values than the cost of actosol®. In case of Tobacco, gain is 12 times more than cost of actosol®.  The impaired land was repaired with actosol® use in 18 months compared to generally it was taking him 5 to 10 years. Winter Wheat Fields treated with actosol® did  not go into dormancy and remained green with snow. Detailed results will be presented on increased moisture holding capacity, buildup of microbes, decrease in soil compaction and nutrient uptake by the plants.