Soil Solutions, LLC began operations in May, 2002. Based in Holstein, Iowa we manage and market two products from PGLA-1 in Blair, NE, PRO CAL 40 and Nutra Bio.

PRO CAL 40 is calcium sulfate di-hydrate (gypsum) that is produced as a result of the production of lactic acid from the sugars of corn through a fermentation process. We market this product mostly within 250 miles of the production facility. Annual production continues to increase and most of this product is soil applied. Uses include reclamation of sodium affected soils, improvement of gumbo or heavy clay soils, a means to improve infiltration and reduce sealing of soil surfaces plus an economical source of calcium and sulfur. Yield benefits have been realized in alfalfa, corn, soybeans, wheat and potatoes. Other uses include as a drying agent during the composting of manure, synergistic benefits with manure applications and decreasing phosphorus runoff from fields where high levels of phosphorus occur.

Nutra Bio is the other product that Soil Solutions markets from PGLA-1. It also has soil amendment qualities improving soil structure and providing some liming benefits. It has value as a source of phosphorus, sulfur, calcium and some micronutrients.

Soil Solutions, LLC prefers to market through retail dealers. Soil Solutions also has the ability to provide trucking of the product to the field as well as provide application of the material to your customers’ fields.

Owners of Soil Solutions, LLC are Kevin Heck, Dale Ronfeldt and Bob Hecht. Cumulatively they have over 80 years of experience in the agronomy field. “As owners of Soil Solutions we recognized that there was a demand for calcium sulfate for improved crop production and soil management. We also recognized that most calcium sulfate mines were not marketing to the agricultural producers. Granulized calcium sulfate has been widely used in crop production, but is not cost effective in those soils that require high rates. Our products provide those producers a very cost effective product within our marketing area.”

If interested in purchasing PRO CAL 40 for your producers contact:

Gene Kenkel
Marketing Representative/Soil Nutritionist
712-579-9540
gkenkel@fmctc.com

Bob Hecht
Certified Professional Agronomist
785-548-5271
b_hecht@bbwi.net

Kevin Heck
CEO/Agronomist
712-490-3079
kheck@ruralwaves.us

Dale Ronfeldt
Operations Manager
712-253-8492
daler@netins.net

Vickie Heck
Office Manager
888-368-2185
vickie@ruralwaves.us