Soil acidity problems are increasing in areas of Nebraska because of continuous cropping and use of acidifying fertilizers. Soil acidity problems develop slowly, with acidification occurring much faster on sandy soils than on fine textured soils. Soil acidity may be reduced with lime application see Lime Use for Soil Acidity Management, G1504, but distance from the lime source can make this a costly option. Adopting practices to reduce the rate of soil acidification may be economical for many producers.

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