Bio Huma Netics Inc. Welcomes Thomas W. Crawford, Jr as Director of Research and Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Aaron Charlton
Bio Huma Netics, Inc.
Phone: 480-961-1220
Fax: 480-961-3501
Email: info@biohumanetics.com

Bio Huma Netics Inc. Welcomes Thomas W. Crawford, Jr as Director of Research and Development

Chandler, Arizona (January 11, 2011)
Bio Huma Netics is proud to name Dr. Thomas W. Crawford, Jr. as its new Director of Research and Development.  In this new office, Tom is responsible for research and development efforts of the Company, working closely with Sales, Marketing and Operations staff.  Tom Crawford has experience in applied and basic research in agriculture, especially in soils and plant nutrition.  He comes to Bio Huma Netics from Inter Ag Services, Inc. where he was an agronomist.  Tom was director of the Research and Market Development Division of IFDC, an International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development.  He helped manage the International Sorghum and Millet Collaborative Research Support Program and was on the faculty of the University of Nebraska and the University of Arizona.  Dr. Crawford has worked extensively overseas and speaks several languages.

Bio Huma Netics Inc. was founded in 1973 by scientists who discovered a unique material that improved the ways in which plants absorb nutrients from the soil and through the leaves. This “Micro Carbon Technology” forms the foundational ingredients in all of its products. Today Bio Huma Netics Inc. offers an impressive group of technologically advanced solutions designed to increase efficiency and productivity in farming and turf management through its HUMA GRO line of agricultural products and in waste water treatment and other environmental applications through its PROBIOTIC SOLUTIONS line of environmental products.

Lyndon Smith

Bio Huma Netics Inc. Promotes Justin Smith to HUMA GRO Director of International Sales

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Aaron Charlton
Bio Huma Netics, Inc.
Phone: 480-961-1220
Fax: 480-961-3501
Email: info@biohumanetics.com

Bio Huma Netics Inc. Promotes Justin Smith to HUMA GRO Director of International Sales

Chandler, Arizona (January 11, 2010) Bio Huma Netics, Inc. is proud to name Justin Smith as its new HUMA GRO Director of International Sales. Justin Smith joined Bio Huma Netics, Inc. in May of 2008 as Latin American Sales Manager and has helped to more than double annual sales in the region during his tenure.  His dedication, commitment to quality and work ethic will continue to be a great asset in his new role.  Justin earned a BS degree in International Business and is currently working on a Masters Degree in Agronomy.

Bio Huma Netics Inc. was founded in 1973 by scientists who discovered a unique material that improved the ways in which plants absorb nutrients from the soil and through the leaves. This “Micro Carbon Technology” forms the foundational ingredients in all of its products. Today Bio Huma Netics Inc. offers an impressive group of technologically advanced solutions designed to increase efficiency and productivity in farming and turf management through its HUMA GRO line of agricultural products and in waste water treatment and other environmental applications through its PROBIOTIC SOLUTIONS line of environmental products.

Lyndon Smith

The Growing Edge, March 2010

The latest issue of The Growing Edge is available for download.  

Q&A: Super Phos Used as an Additive in Herbicides

A series of questions from one of our Asian distributors answered by Lyndon Smith, President of Bio Huma Netics, Inc.:

Q: You once told me that Super Phos can make herbicides more strong and efficient, is that right?

A: Yes, we have successfully used Super Phos as an additive to some herbicides and made them better or in English we say “hotter”.  Unfortunately, the answers are not simple and require some detailed explanation.  The most common worldwide usage has been with Glyphosphate based herbicides like the US brand name of “Roundup” or Mexican brand name of “Faena.”  I do not know what it is called in Chinese?  


Q: Normally, what is the rate of putting Super Phos into the herbcides?
A: We are normally putting in between 1 to 2 pints of Super Phos broadcast applied per acre.  For you in China, this is the equivalent of 1.25 to 2.5 liters Super Phos applied per Hectare.

Q: How can Super Phos can do that?
A: Super Phos can do this because of its ability to facilitate the penetration of the leaf surface better based on its low pH and our small molecule or “Micro Carbon Technology”.  Originally we were using Huma Gro Blend for this type of mixing with herbicides, but Super Phos is cheaper per gallon and we still get the extra Phosphate in the soil as an additional benefit for the soil fertility.  When we used Blend, it worked great as an additive, but gave no other side benefits because it was all used up in complexing the herbicide.  The soil “Blend effect” is lost – no flocculating of clay, little microbial stimulation, no salt control, etc. . .

Q:Normally, how much herbcide can we save if we Super Phos in this way?
A: There are two thoughts on the herbicide rates:  A. When you add in the Super Phos you could cut back up to 30% or until you arrive at the herbicide’s lowest label rate and still see the same weed control success as before, or B. You use the same amount of herbicide as before and add in the Super Phos to get a better weed control than you had before.  Based on this, it is just up to the farmer to decide which way he wants to use it.  One thing we never recommend is to go below the lowest label rate or we can get into trouble with the regulatory authorities.


Q:Can Super Phos help if the herb has developed a resistance to the herbicides?
A: The fact that Super Phos added to the herbicide has the ability to made the herbicide work better has been the most exciting result.  Even weeds that have developed a chemical resistance to a specific herbicide’s active ingredient, are now being controlled by that same chemistry when mixed with Super Phos.  We know of some particular weeds that this is working on, but we believe that there are many more resistant weeds out there that could be controlled by mixing in the Super Phos.  The growers will just have to experiment with it to get their own comfort level.

Q: Does Super Phos work on most herbicides?
A: Super Phos should work with most herbicides, but those that are pH sensitive, acid sensitive or that are not compatible with Phosphorus will not work.  Unfortunately we have not kept a list and could require must testing to find out.

Q: Can Super Phos do the same thing in the mixture of insecticides and fungicides? what is the rate?
A: For insecticides, we would recommend other products additives that have been shown to make them more effective.  For example:  D-Fend, Micro, or Proud 3 would always be great additives for insecticides.  When it comes to Fungicides, we would recommend several considerations:  A. Where you want to just want to use a broad spectrum additive use Proud 3 or Micro F as botanical oils.  B.  Where you are using a Copper based fungicide, add in our Huma Gro Copper for better effect and coverage.  C.  Where you are using a Sulfur based fungicide, add in our Huma Gro Sulfur.  D. Where you are using a Mancozeb (Zinc) based fungicide, add in our Huma Gro Z-Max.  All that I said above about consideration the reductions and rates and label rates for herbicides also applies to insecticides and fungicides.  Despite this, we will say that we have many growers who apply our products alone as a great source to act as preventative products.  We are even aware that some of our products are being applied alone as curative as well, but legally we must remind growers that we are registered as nutrients and not as pesticides.

Q: In this application, is Super Phos the best product among so many Huma Gro products?
A:  Yes, in terms of a herbicide additive, we have found that Super Phos is the best product to use.  Please understand that we have not tested all of them and another one may be better, but we do not know of one at this time.  Most of these types of non-traditional usages of our products have been the result of one or two farmers experimenting with our products on their own.  We are always surprised with the versatility of our product line and most especially with the universal effectiveness of our “Micro Carbon Technology”!!

December Issue of "The Growing Edge" Newsletter

Below is a link to the December Issue of “The Growing Edge” Newsletter. This issue has information on understanding Plants and Soils as well as articles on how Huma Gro Fertilizers can help you with Potato, Vegetable Seed and Small Fruit production. If you would like to be added to “The Growing Edge” Newsletter distribution list please contact Nick Hopkins at nick@biohumanetics.com

DECEMBER ISSUE OF "THE GROWING EDGE"

Huma Gro Technology, Benefits, Features and Advantages

Below is an explanation of BHN's proprietary "Micro Carbon" technology that makes its products the best on the market. As well listed below are documents that show Huma Gro's features and benefits, technology and total crop nutrition.

BHN, through its 36 year history, has developed a unique process for the manufacturing of its own proprietary “Micro Carbon” technology. Using this technology, HUMA GRO products more efficiently and effectively deliver both major and minor nutrients to plants, trees, turf and ornamentals through the ion exchange capacity of the carbon based, benzene ring molecule. To our knowledge, this technology is singularly to be found in the HUMA GRO products.

Huma Gro Features and Benefits

Huma Gro Technology

Huma Gro Total Crop Nutrition

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Zap applications on Red Onions in Western Oregon

This is the information on ZAP applications on red onions from the Western Oregon north of Salem. These were red onions grown under solid set overhead irrigation. As you can see below the onions treated with Zap had double the  yield compared to grower standard.