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At Holganix, our sole mission is soil health. We believe in nourishing the farms and fields in a way that returns nature to farmland for better growing today, better profits this season, and a better asset for future generations. Holganix Bio 800⁺ Agriculture harnesses the power of over 800 species of soil microbes to increase yield, improve crop resilience against stress and boost soil health. 

By charging soil with diverse microbes, we help our farmers improve the health of their soil, investing in the legacy of their farm for future generations. Plus, farmers using Holganix Bio 800⁺ Agriculture see a yield improvement in just one season!  

In this blog, we provide an overview of Holganix Bio 800⁺ Agriculture. Click the link to skip to the topic of your choosing, or continue scrolling to read the full report. 

1. Results from the field
2. What’s in a jug of Holganix Bio 800⁺ Agriculture? 
3. How do you use Holganix Bio 800⁺ Agriculture? 
4. Additional resources to learn more 
   

Results From the Fields 

Corn - Western Nebraska: This corn was planted on May 17, 2023. The grower applied Bio 800⁺ Agriculture, in-furrow, at the rate of 0.5 gals per acre. The rows on the right are treated with Holganix.

Corn – Southeast Iowa: This corn was planted on May 7, 2023. The grower applied Bio 800⁺ Agriculture, in-furrow, at the rate of 0.5 gals per acre. The Holganix treated plants are showing more root surface area and appear to be a growth stage ahead of the non-treated corn plants. 

Soybeans - Northwest Tennessee: Planted on March 30, 2023. The grower applied Bio 800⁺ Agriculture, in furrow with water at planting, at a rate of 0.5 gals per acre. The picture below was taken on April 13, 2023. The conditions after planting were cold and wet.  

Soybeans - Southeast, Iowa: According to the grower, the Bio 800+ Agriculture treated area in the field had reduced bug pressure, elevated Brix count, double the microbial biomass carbon, and an improved fungi-to-bacteria ratio. 

What's in a jug of holganix bio 800⁺ Agriculture?

Holganix Bio 800⁺ products contain an entire microbiome, or community of organisms, that is both abundant and diverse. In a single jug of Holganix Bio 800⁺, there are more than 800 species of active microbes, microbe food, and nutrient enhancers.  

Some of the soil microbes contained in Holganix Bio 800⁺ products include both phosphorus and micronutrient solubilizing bacteria, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, plant growth-promoting bacteria, plant debris degrading bacteria and fungi, mycorrhizae fungi, trichoderma fungi, penicillium fungi, beneficial nematodes and protozoa.  

The microbes in Holganix Bio 800⁺ unlock nutrients already present in the soil, working together to optimize the uptake of nutrients you apply, thus maximizing nutrient efficiency and minimizing loss. 

The microbe food helps obtain rapid establishment of beneficial microbes, while nutrient enhancers work with microbes to promote strong root growth and healthier plants. 

Watch this 4-minute clip featuring David Stark, Holganix President of Agriculture. 

How do you use holganix bio 800⁺ agriculture?

Holganix Bio 800⁺ Agriculture is designed to be used for spring planting (apply as close to planting as possible, or up to two weeks pre-plant or post-plant), at a rate of 0.5 gal per acre. This product can be applied in-furrow or broadcast sprayed.  

The total spray volume for in-furrow application is 5 gallons per acre, and for broadcast sprayer application it should be at least 15 gallons per acre. Tank mix with anything except for fungicide. There are no re-entry restrictions associated with this product when applied without pesticides.  

 Please note that Holganix Bio 800⁺ products can be stored at ambient temperatures, and out of direct sunlight, for four-to-six weeks without product degradation. Long-term refrigeration storage is provided for customers that meet purchasing minimums. 

Want to Dig in Deeper? Check Out Upcoming Webinars! 

Are you interested in using Holganix Bio 800⁺ products but want to hear from actual users of the product first?    

We understand and have arranged a roundtable discussion featuring three Holganix farmer dealers from different geographies, who grow corn and soybeans.    

Attend our upcoming webinar, hosted by Holganix CEO & Founder, Barrett Ersek, on February 8 @ 2:00 pm Eastern. This will be an open Q&A session, so come armed with questions and be ready for our customers' candid responses. 

Are you looking to maximize the health of your soil? Leveraging soil microbes is the key! 

Attend our webinar, hosted by Holganix President of Agriculture, David Stark, Ph.D., in partnership with No-Till Magazine, on February 13 @ 3:00 pm Eastern to discuss the role of soil microbes in building soil health.