Summary
Researchdone on acid, high KCl-extractable aluminum (Al) soils confirms that
limingwill raise soil pH, reduce soil aluminum
levels , and improve wheat production. If
liming isn't possible, banding P with theseed
hasproven very effective in increasing wheat
yieldson these soils. Variety selection is also
important, because some varieties aremore
sensitive to Al than others. Our
recommendationto producers is to lime when
possible, butconsider reduced rates of lime,
bandedP, and variety selection as short-term
alternatives for wheat production on acidicsoils.