Calcium Fertilizer Cost — 2026 Benchmarks

Agricultural lime (38% Ca) costs $30–$60 per ton applied in 2026. Gypsum runs $45–$80/ton. Calcium nitrate is $580–$680/ton. Lime is the most cost-effective source for most field crops.

Current Price Range

ProductPricevs. 2025
Agricultural lime per ton$30–$60/ton+5%
FGD gypsum per ton$45–$80/ton+4%
Calcium nitrate per ton$580–$680/ton+8%
Lime spreading application$8–$15/acre+4%
BUY SIGNAL

Lime is the best buy in crop inputs right now. pH correction delivers the highest ROI of any soil amendment. Apply based on lime requirement test.

What Is Driving the Price

Local quarry proximity

Lime pricing is highly location-dependent; freight is often the dominant cost.

FGD gypsum supply

Flue-gas desulfurization gypsum from coal plants provides low-cost gypsum supply.

Calcium nitrate gas linkage

Calcium nitrate pricing follows the nitrogen complex — natural gas prices.

Application costs

Lime spreading adds $8–$15/acre; factor into total cost comparison.

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