Virginia Cooperative ExtensionReiter, Mark S.Maguire, Rory O.2021-10-212021-10-212021-02-16http://hdl.handle.net/10919/105564Agricultural limestone is utilized to neutralize soil acidity [H+ cations] in Virginia agricultural production systems; which raises soil pH. Optimal soil pH for most grain, oilseed, fiber, and vegetable crops ranges from 6.2 to 6.5. We have several common liming sources available to use in Virginia that also provide important plant nutrients for optimal crop growth.3 pagesapplication/pdfenVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.AgricultureCropsSoil management and fertilityAgricultureFarm ManagementSoil management and fertilityExtension publicationhttps://resources.ext.vt.edu/contentdetail?contentid=2542&contentname=Lime:%20Common%20Soil%20Additives%20to%20Raise%20Soil%20pH%20in%20VirginialimeSoil amendmentsSoil managementSoil pH