Blog - Stoltzfus Lime Spreaders

What is a Variable Rate Application, and Is It Worth It for Your Operation?

As fertilizer and lime costs rise, many growers begin questioning whether flat-rate applications still make sense across variable fields. Equipment decisions often lead back to options like a Stoltzfus Spreader, especially when inconsistent crop response highlights how differently soil conditions can perform within the same field. Variable Rate Application (VRA) offers a way to respond to Read more What is a Variable Rate Application, and Is It Worth It for Your Operation?

Choosing a Spreader

Stoltzfus Spreaders or Stoltzfuz Spreaders? A Humorous Look at the Many Faces of Our Name

If you've ever tried to spell "Stoltzfus" and got it right on the first try, congratulations! You're in the minority of our Stoltzfus Spreader customers. Read more Stoltzfus Spreaders or Stoltzfuz Spreaders? A Humorous Look at the Many Faces of Our Name

Agricultural Spreaders

Using a Five-Gallon Bucket to Measure Material Density

Knowing how heavy your lime, fertilizer, gypsum, or compost is per cubic foot makes it much easier to set a spreader correctly. You do not Read more Using a Five-Gallon Bucket to Measure Material Density

BMS Spreaders

The Right Way to Apply Compost on 1,000+ Acres with a Quality Spreader

Compost is quickly becoming a valuable tool for corn and soybean growers who want to improve soil health, reduce dependence on synthetic inputs, and build Read more The Right Way to Apply Compost on 1,000+ Acres with a Quality Spreader

BMS Spreaders

Boost Soil Health and Yields with a Compost Broadcast Spreader

For corn and soybean growers, the health of their soil is one of the most important factors influencing long-term productivity and profitability. While synthetic fertilizers Read more Boost Soil Health and Yields with a Compost Broadcast Spreader

BMS Spreaders

Built to Last: What Makes Stoltzfus Poultry Litter Spreaders Stand Out

A litter spreader plays a central role in managing nutrients on the farm. Applying chicken litter or using a lime spreader requires equipment that can Read more Built to Last: What Makes Stoltzfus Poultry Litter Spreaders Stand Out

Agricultural Spreaders, Choosing a Spreader

Improving Soil Health with Cover Crops and How Agricultural Spreaders Can Help

Soil health is one of the most important assets a farmer has, yet it can be one of the easiest to overlook. Years of continuous Read more Improving Soil Health with Cover Crops and How Agricultural Spreaders Can Help

Choosing a Spreader

Need a Gypsum Spreader? Choosing the Right Model for Your Farm

Applying gypsum to your fields can significantly improve soil structure, enhance drainage, and increase nutrient availability. To maximize these benefits, choosing the right gypsum spreader Read more Need a Gypsum Spreader? Choosing the Right Model for Your Farm

Spreader Use & Maintenance Tips

Nutritional Analysis of Chicken Litter and Chicken Litter Spreading Practices

Chicken litter, defined as the mixture of poultry manure and bedding materials such as wood shavings, straw, rice hulls, or peanut hulls, is a significant Read more Nutritional Analysis of Chicken Litter and Chicken Litter Spreading Practices

Spreader Use & Maintenance Tips

Tractor Horsepower and Weight Recommendations for Lime Spreaders

One of the most common questions customers ask when considering a Stoltzfus lime spreader is, "What size tractor do I need?" While this may seem like a straightforward question, the answer depends on multiple factors beyond just horsepower. The weight and braking capability of the tractor play a critical role in safely operating a spreader, Read more Tractor Horsepower and Weight Recommendations for Lime Spreaders