What Bio Huma Netics does

Bio Huma Netics (BHN) is a privately held, Gilbert, Arizona-based specialty inputs company founded in 1973, operating across agriculture, turf and ornamentals, environmental/wastewater treatment, and industrial applications. Its core offering is humic-based solutions derived from prehistoric plant material, unified by a proprietary platform called Micro Carbon Technology that the company says maximizes microbial stimulation, nutrient availability, and uptake efficiency. The portfolio is organized under multiple sub-brands — Fertilgold Organics (OMRI-listed organic line), Huma Gro (conventional agriculture), Huma Gro Turf (golf, sports, nursery, landscaping), Mesa Verde Humates (raw humate material mined from New Mexico's San Juan Basin), and Probiotic Solutions (wastewater bioremediation) — each with a dedicated e-commerce site.

The company monetizes through one-time product sales across all four verticals, generating revenue via three go-to-market motions: direct phone sales (1-800-961-1220), an active distributor network supported by a 'Become a Distributor' program and store locators, and branded websites for each product line. The company describes itself as 'The World Leader in Humates' with 50 years of expertise, an international team of scientists, and self-funded, independent ownership (no venture or PE backing disclosed). It maintains memberships in 4R Nutrient Stewardship, the Humic Products Trade Association (HPTA), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), and holds GBB Platinum Certification (2025) for sustainability.

The business is sustained by a diversified mix of distributors, growers, municipal and industrial wastewater operators, turf managers, and industrial formulators — with no named anchor enterprise customers — suggesting a fragmented, long-tail customer base. The company does not disclose revenue, has 51-100 employees, and has raised only ~$2.8M across two non-VC funding rounds in 2016-2017, consistent with a mature, cash-generative specialty inputs operator.

Name

Bio Huma Netics

Legal name

Bio Huma Netics, Inc.

Website

https://bhn.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Nutrition & Soil Health

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Humic & Fulvic Substances (Humates) (AFABADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Lawn Nutrition & Biostimulants (Compost Tea, Humic/Fulvic, Microbes) (HSAIAGAF), Biostimulant-Enhanced Fertilizers (Humic/Fulvic, Amino Acids, Seaweed Blends) (AFABACAK)

Keywords

• Humic-based fertilizers
• Crop nutrition products
• Wastewater bioremediation
• Turf soil conditioners
• Humate raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Products: Sale of organic and conventional macronutrients and micronutrients, nematicides and fungicides, optimal growth managers, carbon-rich organic acids, and sustainable soil fertility products through brands including Huma Gro (conventional) and Fertilgold Organics (OMRI-listed organic).
2. Turf & Ornamental Products: Sale of natural liquid and dry fertilizers, specialty products, and soil conditioners for turf, soil health, and landscaping needs including golf courses, sports fields, nurseries, and gardening through Huma Gro Turf brand.
3. Environmental Products: Sale of wastewater bioremediation products (Probiotic Solutions) that reduce sludge and odor while controlling BOD, COD and FOG levels in wastewater treatment applications.
4. Tech Additives: Customizable humic-based additive products for industrial applications, sold as raw materials to enhance product performance in various manufacturing processes through Mesa Verde Humates brand.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bio Huma Netics manufactures and sells humic-substance-based products across agriculture (Huma Gro conventional, Fertilgold Organics OMRI-listed), turf and ornamentals (Huma Gro Turf), environmental/wastewater treatment (Probiotic Solutions), and industrial tech additives (Mesa Verde Humates). All offerings are powered by the company's proprietary Micro Carbon Technology platform, which is derived from prehistoric plant material and is designed to maximize microbial stimulation and nutrient uptake.

Product overview

Bio Huma Netics is a multi-brand platform company offering humic-based solutions across agriculture, turf, environmental, and industrial applications. The company operates several distinct sub-brands: Bio Huma Netics® serves as the parent company providing humic substances and technologies; Fertilgold® Organics offers OMRI-listed organic products; Huma Gro® provides conventional agriculture solutions including plant nutrition, soil health, and crop protection; Huma Gro® Turf delivers turf management products; Mesa Verde Humates® supplies raw humate materials from New Mexico deposits; and Probiotic Solutions® addresses wastewater bioremediation. The portfolio is unified by the proprietary Micro Carbon Technology® platform which powers the company's core value proposition of ultra-efficient nutrient delivery and microbial stimulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bio Huma Netics: Provides top quality humic substances and technologies, and great customer service to clients worldwide.
• Fertilgold Organics
• Huma Gro
• Huma Gro Turf
• Mesa Verde Humates
• Probiotic Solutions

Products and services

• Fertilgold Organics Full line of OMRI-listed humic-based products designed to deliver organic nutrition for optimal soil health and plant growth, serving organic agriculture operations and certified-organic growers.
• Huma Gro Comprehensive range of ultra-efficient plant nutrition, soil health, and crop protection products for conventional agriculture, including macronutrients, micronutrients, nematicides, fungicides, optimal growth managers, carbon-rich organic acids, and sustainable soil fertility products.
• Huma Gro Turf Liquid-based turf and specialty products designed to deliver consistent blades and vibrancy, covering turf, soil health, and landscaping needs including golf courses, sports fields, nurseries, and gardening.
• Probiotic Solutions Highly concentrated liquid wastewater bioremediation products aimed at reducing sludge and odor while controlling BOD, COD, and FOG levels in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment applications.
• Mesa Verde Humates Supplier of premium quality humates mined from New Mexico geologic deposits in the San Juan Basin, sold as raw material additives for industrial manufacturers and product formulators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased nutrient availability and uptake
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 4R Nutrient StewardshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, which promotes responsible nutrient management practices. Association demonstrates commitment to sustainable agriculture and proper nutrient stewardship principles.
• Humic Products Trade Association (HPTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HPTA, the trade association for the humic products industry. Association supports industry standards, research, and promotion of humic-based products.
• Fertilizer Institute (TFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Fertilizer Institute, the leading voice of the fertilizer industry. Association connects the company with industry policy, safety standards, and market intelligence.
• Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with ARA, representing agricultural retailers and distributors. Association provides access to retail distribution networks and industry best practices.
• Green Business BenchmarkminorOthersCompany holds GBB Platinum Certification for 2025, demonstrating environmental sustainability commitment. Certification indicates adherence to green business practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Humic: Humic substance producer with agricultural, turf, and environmental applications. Directly comparable to BHN's Mesa Verde Humates raw-material line and humate-based finished products.
• Actagro: U.S. producer of humic- and fulvic-acid-based fertilizers and soil amendments serving conventional and organic agriculture. Closest direct overlap to BHN's Huma Gro / Fertilgold product platform and similar biorational positioning, now owned by SQM but operated as a humic-focused specialty unit.
• Humintech: Germany-based manufacturer of humic acids, fulvic acids, and humate-based soil conditioners for agriculture and environmental markets. Strong overlap with BHN's Micro Carbon Technology platform and OMRI-style positioning across international geographies.
• Biolchim: Italy-headquartered producer of biostimulants and specialty plant nutrition products, including humic and fulvic acid formulations. Direct overlap with BHN's Huma Gro line and biostimulant positioning; now part of the J.M. Huber Corporation.
• Valagro (Syngenta Biologicals): Global biostimulant and specialty plant nutrition producer offering humic-based product lines. Now integrated within Syngenta Biologicals, comparable to BHN in biostimulant technology platform scope and crop-nutrition use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Haifa Group: Global specialty fertilizer manufacturer offering plant nutrition products including humic-based lines. Larger incumbent with broad portfolio overlap in specialty crop inputs compared to BHN's agriculture product line.
• ICL Group: Global specialty fertilizers and ag-chemicals producer with plant nutrition and soil-amendment products overlapping BHN's agricultural inputs portfolio. Significantly larger resource base and global distribution reach.
• Lebanon Seaboard Corporation: U.S.-based specialty fertilizer manufacturer serving the professional turf and ornamental markets — including the Gro-Power line, a direct turf-segment competitor to BHN's Huma Gro Turf business.
• SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera): Global specialty plant nutrition and chemicals company; acquired Actagro to enter humic-based crop solutions. A larger, well-capitalized incumbent against whom BHN must compete in humic/soil-amendment product lines.

Emerging players

• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Bioinnovation company with microbial and enzyme solutions for agriculture and wastewater bioremediation. Closest functional peer to BHN's Probiotic Solutions wastewater line and to the microbial-stimulation mechanism behind Micro Carbon Technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biohumanetics
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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