Loveland Products Introduces AQUA FORCE for Soil Water Retention in Center Pivot Irrigation
10 January 2026, Colorado: Loveland Products has announced the launch of AQUA FORCE, a water use efficiency product developed for center pivot irrigation systems. The product is designed to improve how irrigation water moves through soil, remains in the root zone, and is used by crops.
AQUA FORCE differs from soil surfactants and wetting agents by supporting even water movement across the soil profile and increasing water retention near plant roots. The formulation also helps manage soil compaction, supporting root development and soil function over time.
“Farmers are facing limits on water availability,” said Drew Butler, Adjuvants Portfolio Manager at Loveland Products. “In regions dependent on the Ogallala Aquifer, groundwater levels can decline by one to two feet per year. AQUA FORCE is intended to help improve how applied water interacts with soil so that irrigation inputs are used more efficiently.”
In 2024, the Irrigation Research Foundation evaluated AQUA FORCE in corn under center pivot irrigation in Yuma, Colorado. The trials reported an average yield increase of nine bushels per acre across multiple production zones. Results may vary based on location, crop hybrid, and management practices. At a trial site in Oklahoma, fields treated with AQUA FORCE maintained higher soil moisture levels in the 0–6 inch zone during the growing season, indicating reduced water loss through evaporation and runoff.
According to the company, improved soil moisture retention is relevant for growers relying on groundwater sources, where efficient use of irrigation water is a priority.
“AQUA FORCE addresses how irrigation water is retained after application,” said Dr. Darin Lickfeldt, Senior Manager of Technical Development at Loveland Products. “The objective is to keep water in the soil profile where crops can access it and to support consistent water availability during the season.”
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