Huma Tech Additives Case Studies
Since 1973, Huma has been testing its products in the field. Our team continues to conduct field trials, case studies and third-party research studies to formulate and offer the most effective crop and soil health products with our Micro Carbon Technology®.
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Huma® Promax® and Zap® Decrease Charcoal Rot in Florida Strawberry, With Increased Yield and ROI of 10:1
Background Charcoal rot, caused by the soil-borne pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina, can be a significant threat to strawberry production. Two Huma® products, Promax® and Zap®, had previously been shown to be successful in managing soil-borne diseases in strawberries. Objectives The primary objectives of this study were to assess the efficacy of Promax® and Zap® in reducing...
Huma® Fertilizer Program Improves Potato Yield by 5%, With 200% ROI
Background Huma® liquid fertilizer programs with Micro Carbon Technology® provide growers with efficient crop nutrients via foliar spray or irrigation at the exact time crops need them. Precision timing of efficient nutrition provides better crop yield and quality. Objective The focus of this study was to assess how the efficient Huma® nutritional products affect potato...
X-Tend® B With Micro Carbon Technology® Improves Barley Yield and Net Income: Year 3
Background Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) additives can improve crop production. Humates have been shown to improve crop yield. The Huma® EEF additive X-Tend® B is a concentrated Micro Carbon Technology® product derived from humates with high levels of organic acids and nutrients that is formulated to be blended in liquid fertilizers or to be impregnated...
Huma® and Zia Pueblo Farm Corn Project
Background Many small-scale farms (1-2 acres each) are established in Zia Pueblo community near San Ysidro, New Mexico. Huma® Inc. was asked to establish an experimental farm in the tribal community that could demonstrate the usage of beneficial agricultural inputs producing high-yield crop and preserving the health of the soil. Huma® humic-based products stimulate plant...
Huma® OM 1-3 mm Organic Humates Improve Potato Yield by 9%, With 5:1 ROI
Background Scientific research shows that humic and fulvic acids are biostimulants—enhancing nutrient availability and uptake, improving plant root growth and mass, and impacting both crop yield and quality. Objective The focus of this study was to assess the effect of pre-plant application of a raw humic product on potato yield. Materials & Methods One week...
Huma® Zap® Improves Corn Yield by 8.3 bu/A, With 10% ROI
Background Application of Zap® to soils in combination with other Huma® fertilizers at various locations previously resulted in crops with improved plant growth and higher yields. Applying Zap® with grower standard products or as a single product application to soil and plants could also impact results. Objective The focus of this study was to observe...
Huma® OM Soil Activator Increases Corn Yield 19%, With 240% ROI
Background In an earlier in-house research project, it was observed that OM Soil Activator (formerly known as Fertilgold® Soil) caused plants to grow better and improve soil characteristics. The product was then released for field trial status. Objective The focus of this study was to observe if Huma® OM Soil Activator, an OMRI-Listed product for...
Huma® Fertil Soil® Increases Cotton Yield 16%, With 265% ROI
Background Application of Fertil Soil® to soils in combination with other Huma® fertilizers at various locations previously resulted in crops with improved plant growth and higher yields. Applying Fertil Soil® as a single product application or with grower standard products to soil and plants could also impact results. Objective The focus of this study was...
Huma® OM Soil Activator Increases Cotton Yield 20%, With 141% ROI
Background In an earlier in-house research project, it was observed that OM Soil Activator (formerly known as Fertilgold® Soil) caused plants to grow better and improve soil characteristics. The product as then released for field trial status. Objective The focus of this study was to observe if OM Soil Activator could improve cotton yield under...
Huma® Zap® Increases Cotton Lint Yield by 125.8 lb/A, With 67% ROI
Background Application of Zap® to soils in combination with other Huma® fertilizers at various locations previously resulted in crops with improved plant growth and higher yields. Applying Zap® with grower standard products or as a single product application to soil and plants could also impact results. Objective The focus of this study was to observe...
Huma® Fertil Soil® Increases Corn Yield With 260% ROI
Background Application of Fertil Soil® to soils in combination with other Huma® fertilizers at various locations previously resulted in crops with improved plant growth and higher yields. Applying Fertil Soil® with grower standard products or as a single product application to soil and leaves could also impact results. Objective The focus of this study was...
Huma® X-Tend® Increases Corn Yield With 5:1 ROI
Background X-Tend® mixed with other fertilizers applied to specific crops has enhanced results with improved plant growth and higher yields. Combining X-Tend® with grower standard products applied to soil and when applied as a single product foliar application could also impact results. Objective The focus of this study was to observe if X-Tend® as a...
