Building Better Soils from the Ground Up with Sugar Creek Ag Products

Praire Ag Solutions • March 24, 2026

At Prairie Ag Solutions, we believe productivity starts with the soil. Products like EARTHQUAKE Liquid Humic, Cal-zone, and PaybacK are designed to help growers improve soil structure, nutrient efficiency, and overall crop performance by supporting the foundation of every successful crop — the soil.

EARTHQUAKE Liquid Humic: Supporting Soil Fertility and Nutrient Availability


EARTHQUAKE is a naturally derived, bioavailable humic substance that can be applied to a variety of soil types and crops. Humic acids are the final result of the humification process, where organic matter breaks down into stable organic components that are central to soil fertility. 


EARTHQUAKE helps:

  • Enhance cation exchange capacity (CEC)
  • Improve nutrient uptake
  • Stimulate soil biological activity
  • Improve soil structure and water holding capacity
  • Improve root development and germination


EARTHQUAKE can be applied pre-plant, at planting, with liquid nitrogen, during the growing season, or post-harvest, making it a flexible tool for growers focused on building their soils. 


Learn more at: https://www.sugarcreekag.com/earthquake

Cal-zone: Providing Plant-Available Calcium for Soil and Crop Health


Cal-zone is a 10% calcium product that is 100% water soluble, allowing plants to utilize it without biological breakdown. It can be applied as a foliar or soil application.


Cal-zone helps:

  • Neutralize soil acidity
  • Promote root development
  • Improve soil structure
  • Aid in efficient fertilizer use
  • Encourage plant growth
  • Increase water penetration and water holding capacity  


Cal-zone can be applied spring through fall and can also be used with liquid nitrogen programs to support nutrient efficiency.


Learn more at: https://www.sugarcreekag.com/cal-zone

PaybacK: NPK and Micronutrients When Crops Need Them Most


PaybacK is a 2-16-16 fertilizer with six micronutrients designed to support crops during the reproductive growth stage and promote blooms and bloom retention. Specifically, .35 Boron, .05 Copper, .10 Iron, .05 Manganese, .0005 Molybdenum, and .05 Zinc


This balanced NPK product includes boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc, making it more than just a standard N-P-K fertility product.


PaybacK helps:

  • Promote blooms and help hold blooms during reproductive stages
  • Provide balanced NPK nutrition with micronutrients
  • Support plant growth during critical yield-building stages
  • Be applied with most herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides (jar test recommended)

PaybacK is typically applied at a general rate of 1–2 quarts per acre and can be used across a wide range of crops depending on fertility goals.


Learn more at: https://www.sugarcreekag.com/payback 

Products like EARTHQUAKE Liquid Humic, Cal-zone, and PaybacK help growers focus on improving soil performance and plant nutrition so crops can better utilize nutrients and moisture throughout the season.


If you would like to learn more about how these Sugar Creek Ag products may fit into your operation, contact Prairie Ag Solutions to learn more about building a stronger soil and fertility program.

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