Carbon Connections

11/02/2025

Will Humic Acid "RELEASE" phosphorus and Calcium? Chelation/Complexation: Humic acid can chelate (bind with) metal cations such as calcium (\(\text{Ca}^{2+}\)), iron (\(\text{Fe}^{3+}\)), and aluminum (\(\text{Al}^{3+}\)), which are the elements that typically bind with phosphorus to form insoluble, plant-unavailable compounds in the soil. By binding the cations, the humic acid prevents them from locking up the phosphorus, thus increasing the amount of soluble P in the soil solution.Physical Mechanisms: Humic acid helps improve soil structure, which can enhance phosphorus transport and diffusion in the soil toward plant roots.Stimulation of Microorganisms: Humic acid provides a carbon source for beneficial soil microbes, which in turn secrete enzymes (like acid phosphatase) and organic acids that are responsible for the mineralization (breakdown) of organic phosphorus into plant-available inorganic forms.Competition for Adsorption Sites: Humic acid can compete with phosphate ions for adsorption sites on soil particles (like clay minerals or iron oxides), resulting in the release of more soluble P into the soil solution.Root Growth Promotion: Humic acid stimulates root development and growth, allowing plants to explore a larger volume of soil and thus access more nutrients, including phosphorus. In essence, applying humic acid acts as a "helper" to unlock phosphorus that is already present in the soil in unavailable forms, rather than a direct "digestive" agent itself.

10/30/2025

Why don't producers use Humic Acid? Here is why your inputs will go down, and your soil will gain huge amounts of energy!
All bacteria need a source of carbon to survive, grow, and build their cellular components, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Carbon is an essential macronutrient and forms the fundamental backbone of all organic molecules of life. Bacteria can be broadly classified into two groups based on how they obtain this carbon: Heterotrophs obtain their carbon from pre-formed organic compounds in their environment, such as sugars, proteins, and fats. The majority of familiar bacteria, including those that act as decomposers or pathogens, are heterotrophs.Autotrophs are "self-feeders" that use inorganic carbon dioxide (\(\text{CO}_{2}\)) as their main or sole source of carbon. These bacteria "fix" the inorganic carbon into organic molecules for their cellular needs, often using energy from sunlight (photoautotrophs like cyanobacteria) or the oxidation of inorganic chemicals (chemoautotrophs like some nitrifying bacteria). While some bacteria can use either organic or inorganic carbon sources, a carbon source in some form is universally essential for all known life forms on Earth.
Ten, if you build a healthy home for bacteria and mycorrhizae fungi, you will start releasing all kinds of nutrients that you have paid for over the last few decades. Get information from soil test...Water Soluble, Haney, Total Digestion Analysis, and of course the Mineral test. There is way more to testing than just checking the pH! We see producers applying lime when its not "available" to the plant. Again, its all about positive and negative charges. Think about that. If nutrients with both positive and negative charges are "stuck like magnets" how do you fix this? WITH HUMCI ACID! Call us today!
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10/21/2025

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10/19/2025

She has taught millions to "BUILD the SOIL FOOD WEB"!

10/15/2025

Why is nitrogen getting into our water? Well, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8qTRBc8Bws&t=85s. Why keep buying nitrogen, especially after harvest? The soil is depleted of organic matter (the sponge of the soil) by the very synthetic fertilizer you are buying. Does your supplier tell you this? Do they tell you that most of the fertilizer you buy is lost before you use it for plant food? I bet not. Get a total digestion analysis and an amino sugar soil test before you set that bar for 200 lbs or more. Look at what you already have in the soil. Who explains the soil tests I just mentioned? We do! Ask "your guy" to explain why you need to take these tests. Then come ask us at Carbon Connections how the tests work and what they mean! Learn how positive and negative charges work in the soil. Stop buying phosphate, especially in the fall. You will tie it all up within hours of application! There's plenty of science out there explaining this. Think of magnets sticking together in the soil. What will break that magnetic bond? Humic acid! We supply the producer with the best humates in North America! And just remember, we are soil techs, not salesmen. Big difference, especially in this high-input environment we now face! Do yourself a favor: let us soil sample your farm. Let us explain what those tests are showing you! Call us today! Save those input costs! Call today, 402-947-1476.

What are nitrogen fixing plants, and why use them over nitrogen fertilizer? This video answers this question through an explanation of the nitrogen cycle.Sup...

10/10/2025

This fall, we’re building soil by adding carbon. Worried about the rising price of phosphorus? Invest in carbon instead—you’ll not only get phosphorus naturally, but also unlock a host of added benefits for your soil and crops. Call us today to learn how we can help you save money and build healthier soil. 402-947-1476

10/10/2025

Just three companies—Nutrien, Mosaic, and CF Industries—dominate the North American fertilizer market, wielding near-total control over supply and prices.

10/04/2025

There are all kinds of so called phosphate savers in the marketplace. But with our Humates, you can reduce phosphate to almost 0 in the first season of use!
We at Carbon connections are ALWAYS doing the most “scientific” way to reduce input costs! We are building soil one acre at a time the way GOD intended. He gave enough to grow. He gave us the tools to fix what 75 years of “man made chemicals” have done to the soil! Our Humic Acid products are the best in North America! We have plenty of
“Science” to let you see how simple positive and negative elements “tie” nutrients up causing huge amounts of “inputs” to just lay in the soil. Our Humic Acid Balances those charges, releasing those already bought and paid for nutrients. Plus, we build up Organic Matter the “sponge” of the soil quickly to hold moisture, reducing water expenses. Just remember, God made it so it hafta be good! Call us for fall application now!
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09/20/2025

Need an alternative to the high cost of Phosphate? Let us show you how you can omit phosphate and replace it with our Black Earth Dual Action! Backed by scientific soil testing! Just ask. 402-947-1476.

09/18/2025

Have you ever taken a Total Nutrient Digestion Analysis on your soils? Stop buying nutrients that are just lying there in your soil! Ask us how our Humic Acid will activate all those nutrients you’ve paid for! Reduce input costs! It’s just badic science. 402-947-1476