Sources of Agricultural Limestone For 2008

This guide was prepared from information submitted by the limestone companies to a survey by the Ontario Soil Management Research & Services Committee.

The information is intended to assist government and industry personnel to help Ontario farmers obtain agricultural limestone.

If there are any questions regarding the limestone analysis or specifications, please contact the appropriate company for their latest chemical analysis information. The Agricultural Index was prepared from the information provided by the company.

This list does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the companies listed.

If you would like to nominate a supplier for inclusion on the page, email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca. The business information you provide will be posted on the OMAFRA website.

Quarry Location:
1035 Calcite Road
Rogers City, MI
49779-1999

(Distributed from: Fisher Harbour, 7 Miles north of Little Current, Manitoulin Island)
Telephone: 705-674-3226

Type of Lime: Calcitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
35% calcium; 0.8% magnesium; 100.7% neutralizing value; 87% passing #10 mesh; 41% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 60

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Bertrand Construction L'Orignal Inc.
P.O. Box 301
L'Orignal, ON
K0B 1K0
Telephone: 613-675-4614
Fax: 613-675-2610
E-Mail: info@bertrandconstruction.com
Website: http://www.bertrandconstruction.com/

Quarry Location:
2410 Country Road 17
L'Orignal, ON
K0B 1K0

Type of Lime: Calcitic [Natural Fine Aglime]
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
36.3% calcium; .6% magnesium; 93.9% neutralizing value; 100% passing #10 mesh; 81.3% passing #100 mesh
Calculated Agricultural Index: 83.3

Bolenders Limited
P.O. Box 329
Haliburton, ON
K0M 1S0
E-Mail: wcgrocks@sympatico.ca

Quarry Location:
Eagle lake, Haliburton

Type of Lime: Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
25% calcium; 17% magnesium; 103% neutralizing value; 100% passing #10 mesh; 72% passing #60 mesh
Calculated Agricultural Index: 102

Carmeuse Lime (BeachviLime) Limited
P.O. Box 190
Ingersoll, ON
N5C 3K5
Telephone: 519-423-6283
Fax: 519-423-6545

Quarry Location:
Oxford County Road # 6
Ingersoll, ON

Type of Lime: Calcitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
38.8% calcium; 0.33% magnesium; 98% neutralizing value; 96% passing #10 mesh; 38% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 75

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Cayuga Materials & Construction Co.
R.R. # 4
Cayuga, ON
N0A 1E0
Telephone: 905-772-3331
Fax: 905-772-3089

Quarry Location:
#511, Highway # 3
Cayuga, ON
N0A 1E0

Type of Lime: Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
19.7% calcium; 12.2% magnesium; 96.3% neutralizing value; 98.5% passing #10 mesh; 32.3% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 56.6

Cutler-Magner Company
12th Ave. W. & Waterfront
Box 16807
Duluth, Minnesota
55816-0807, U.S.A.
Telephone: 218-722-3981
Fax: 218-722-2667
E-Mail: tspooner@cutler-magner.com

Plant Location:
Hill Avenue & Winter Street
Superior, WI
54880, U.S.A.
Telephone: 715-392-5146

Type of Lime: Calcitic (rotary kiln fines)

Typical Chemical Analysis:
37.33% calcium; 0.34% magnesium; 108% neutralizing value; 100% passing #10 mesh; 99.9% passing #60 mesh; Calculated Agricultural Index: 108

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E.C. King Contracting
2125 16th Ave. East
P.O. Box 457
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 5P7
Telephone: 519-376-6140

Quarry Location:
1650 20th St. E.
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 5P7
Telephone: 519-376-2610

Type of Lime: Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
24.4% calcium; 10.5% magnesium; 103.6% neutralizing value; 100% passing #10 mesh; 98.7% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 102.8

Elmstone Lime Corporation
R.R. # 8
Picton, ON
K0K 2T0
Telephone: 613-476-4339

Type of Lime: Calcitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
31.8% calcium; 1.0% magnesium; 84.7% neutralizing value; 97.0% passing #10 mesh; 95.4% passing # 60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 81.3

Georgian Aggregates and Construction
P.O. Box 340
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3Z7
Telephone: 1-800-461-9193
Fax: 705-445-1776
E-Mail: jboudreau@walkerind.com
Website: http://www.walkerind.com/

Quarry Location:
Nichols Line Rd., 8 km. North of Orillia, off Hwy. 11
Telephone: 1-800-461-9193

Type of Lime: Calcitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
35.3% calcium; .43% magnesium; 96.8% neutralizing value; 99.9% passing #10 mesh; 50.8% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 68.1

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Quarry Location:
Simcoe Cty. Road 91, 3 miles west of Duntroon, ON
Telephone: 1-800-461-9193

Type of Lime: Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
22.30% calcium; 13.70% magnesium; 108.0% neutralizing value; 95.1% passing #10 mesh; 50.9% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 74.1

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Lafarge Canada
628 Hwy. # 5
Dundas, ON
L9H 5E2
Telephone: 905-527-3671 or 1-800-332-9786
Fax: 905-628-5690
E-Mail: mailto:mike.whitehead@lafarge-na.com
Website: http://www.lafargenorthamerica.com/

Quarry Location:
Telephone: 905-527-3671, ext 263

Type of Lime: Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
29.7% calcium; 20.3% magnesium; 103% neutralizing value: 92.7% passing #10 mesh; 43.3% passing #60 mesh
Calculated Agricultural Index: 65

Miller Minerals
P.O. Box 248, Hwy. 11B North
New Liskeard, ON
P0J 1P0
Telephone: 705-672-2282
Fax: 705-672-2746
E-Mail: mailto:tomiller@onlink.net
Website: http://www.millergroup.ca/

Quarry Location:
136015 Ramsey Road
Haileybury, ON
P0J 1K0
Telephone: 705-672-2282

Type of Lime: Calcitic and Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
19.0 to 20.4% calcium; .8 to 1.4% magnesium; 95% neutralizing value; 95 to 100% passing #10 mesh; 70 to 75% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 72 - 76

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Omya Canada Inc.
Box 245
Perth, ON
K7H 3E4
Telephone: 613-267-5367
Fax: 613-267-5408

Quarry Location:
Tatlock, ON
Telephone: 613-256-5374

Type of Lime: Calcitic Slurry

Guaranteed Minimum Specifications: 27% calcium; 0.5% magnesium; 79% neutralizing value; 100% passing #10 mesh; 99.6% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 78.8

Type of Lime: Calcitic Powder

Guaranteed Minimum Specifications: 40% calcium; 0.35% magnesium; 99% neutralizing value; 100% passing #10 mesh; 99.6% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 99

Setterington's Fertilizer
601 County Road # 14, R.R.# 5
Leamington, ON
N8H 3V8
Telephone: 519-326-9093
Fax: 519-326-1667

Quarry Location:
Michigan Limestone Operations
Port Dolomite, Hwy. M134,
R.R. # 1
Cedarville, MI 49719

Type of Lime: Dolomitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
21% calcium; 12% magnesium; 108% neutralizing value; 85% passing #10 mesh; 21% passing #60 mesh;

Calculated Agricultural Index: 50.3 (estimated)
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Michigan Limestone Operations
1035 Calcite Rd.
Rogers City, MI 49779
Phone: 906-484-2201 or 517-734-2131

Type of Lime: Calcitic
Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
38% calcium; 0.7% magnesium; 101% neutralizing value; 66% passing #20 mesh; 15% passing #100 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 36 (estimated)

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Walker Brothers Quarries
P.O. Box 100
Thorold, ON
L2V 3Y8
Telephone: 905-227-4142
Fax: 905-227-1034

Quarry Location: (1):
2800 Thorold Townline Rd.
Thorold, ON
L2V 3Y8

Type of Lime: Dolomitic

Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
26.3% calcium; 8.0% magnesium; 91.5% neutralizing value; 99% passing #10 mesh; 86.0% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 83.4

and

Quarry Location: (2):
Vineland, ON
L2V 3Y8

Type of Lime: Dolomitic

Guaranteed Minimum Specifications:
21.8% calcium; 12.9% magnesium; 94.5% neutralizing value; 100.0% passing #10 mesh; 98.0% passing #60 mesh;
Calculated Agricultural Index: 93.4

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