Bactifeed
Farms
Bactifeed was designed about 20 years ago, specifically with farming in mind. The farmers that funded the developer asked if he could make a product that was effective, affordable, and easy to use. Through a lot of research and effort, Bactifeed was born. It is designed to work with any crop, because it works the soil.
How does Bactifeed work?
Bactifeed is a biological soil treatment that contains a blend of bacteria and fungi. While in a dry state the microbes remain dormant, this allows them to survive long periods of time with out food. When you mix this powder with water they activate, bringing them to life. After activating, they will begin to multiply. They can reproduce as quickly as every 20 minutes. Which means you have a strong blend of microbes over night.
It is easily brewed in whatever you have available. Many use 1,550 gallon tanks, others use 300 gallon tanks. Find what works best for you.
It can be applied a number of ways - Inject it through your pivot, drip it into your flood, spray it on as a foliar. If you are spraying it, you may spray it mixed with almost anything else you spray, except for pesticides/insecticides as those may kill the microbes. Just be sure to brew it separately and mix the Bactifeed with the other product the same day that you are spraying. Do not let them sit in the same tank for more than 24 hours as the bacteria may die off or may end up effecting your other product.
You can't over apply it, so be generous with the amount you spray.
Once in your soil, the bacteria will start breaking down organic matter and nutrients, making them more accessible to crops. Breaking down of organic matter also frees up more space in your soil for air and water - providing micro-aeration.
One of the most common benefits seen is water entering the soil faster and retaining longer.
As bacteria breakdown the organic matter, they open the soil. This allows more water, oxygen, and nitrogen in. It also reduces the stress on the roots. That means roots can grow better. Stress can cause your crop to decrease in quality and yield. Reducing that stress may result in better yields.
The fungi in Bactifeed attach themselves to the roots of plants and act as an extension of the roots. This allows your plants to draw nutrients from more sources. They also help to resist disease. These fungi do a lot for your soil and crops. They use some of what they take in for themselves and pass the leftovers on to the plant.
Bactifeed focuses on rebuilding the soil and bringing your soil to life. It is not uncommon to see a significant increase in earthworms. The soil also becomes much looser. Many tubular farmers notice how loose the soil has gotten come harvest time - as they harvest much more smoothly and have less clods.
Farmers who graze their fields often notice cows eating their Bactifeed treated areas first. Many farmers begin producing dairy quality hay with-in their first year of use.
Whatever crop you are growing, growth starts in your soil. Healthy soils means healthy crops.
We have several Bactifeed Treatments that come in 40, 80, and 160 acre packages:
Bactifeed ST - A well balanced treatment that helps with releasing nutrients, breaking down organic matter, and opening the soil.
Bactifeed Spring & Planting - A treatment that focuses on aiding in germination, as well as breaking down organic matter.
Bactifeed Fall/Winter - A treatment that focuses heavily on the breaking down of organic matter.
Bactifeed OST - An OMRI listed version of the Bactifeed ST.
Some states have Bactifeed ST organically listed, just call whoever approves your organic use and ask. If it's not listed, you should be able to use the OST as it is OMRI listed nationally.
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