Custom Fertilizer & Lime Application in Starkville

Accurate, uniform fertilizer application maximizes your input investment. Tri‑State Livestock LLC. delivers professional spreading services throughout Starkville and Oktibbeha County—calibrated equipment, precise rates, and proper timing ensure fertility programs translate into measurable forage improvements.

Materials We Apply

• Agricultural Lime: Bulk or pelleted, critical for correcting Oktibbeha County's naturally acidic soils (typical pH 4.8–5.5)
• Granular Fertilizers: All NPK blends, custom mixes, slow-release formulations
• Straight Nutrients: Urea (46-0-0), DAP (18-46-0), potash (0-0-60) as needed
• Specialty Products: Sulfur, micronutrient blends, organic amendments

Calibration & Accuracy

Proper spreader calibration isn't optional—it's the difference between effective fertility and wasted inputs. We verify settings before every job: ground speed testing, gate opening adjustments, overlap pattern evaluation. GPS guidance on larger properties eliminates gaps and double-coverage.

Application Timing

Lime: Apply anytime soil isn't frozen—works slowly over 6–18 months. Fall application ideal for spring clover establishment.
Spring Nitrogen: Late February for fescue green-up; April for warm-season grasses.
Phosphorus/Potash: Fall application supports root development and winter hardiness.
Stockpile Fertilization: August nitrogen applications extend fall grazing into December–January.

Integration With Testing

We work directly from soil test recommendations—applying only what your fields actually need. Combined with forage consulting, you get complete, data-driven fertility management.

Starkville Application Pricing

Custom spreading: $14–$20 per acre depending on acreage, field accessibility, and material type. Minimum charges apply for smaller properties (typically 12-acre minimum or $200, whichever is greater). Material costs separate—we can source products or spread customer-supplied materials.

Service Area

Serving all of Oktibbeha County including Starkville, Sturgis, Maben, and surrounding areas.