BigYield

What BigYield does

Big Yield Agriculture LLC, operating as BigYield, is a privately held, founder-operated agricultural input supplier headquartered in Garden City, Missouri. Founded in 2014, the company develops and sells a proprietary portfolio of crop biologicals, cold-processed sweeteners, seed treatments, in-furrow products, foliar fertilizers, liquid fertility products, and weed-control equipment targeted at corn, soybean, and wheat growers across the Midwestern, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern United States. Its flagship formulations include the BigBioYield polymicrobial bacterial blend, the BigSweetYield line of glucose-based cold-processed sweeteners, the BigYieldCoat dry seed treatment for corn and soybeans, BP In-Furrow in-furrow applications, the 12-9-6 Yield Booster with seven micronutrients, and Yield Topper OT liquid chicken-litter fertility product; the company also markets BigYield Burners (broadcast and in-row burners) for organic weed control and offers organic-compatible variants of multiple products. Underlying technology centers on proprietary polymicrobial bacterial blends, cold-processed sweetener chemistry, and a stated nanoparticle delivery system (50–100 nm), with product claims validated through an in-house Farm Research Center and the BigSmartPlots grower-trial program that has produced yield and ROI data from 2017 through 2025.

BigYield operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: regional District Sales Managers (DSMs) located across Missouri and an Eastern Division (managed by Beth Dickey) conduct in-person consultations with growers, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront at shop.bigyield.us and an active trade show presence at events including the Western Farm Show, Iowa Ag Expo, and the Missouri Organic Conference. The company hosts field days, lunch-and-learn sessions, and customer appreciation events at its Garden City research farm to drive product adoption, and offers 0% JDF financing plus referrals to FarmOp Capital to lower purchase barriers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue derived from one-time sales of crop input products to a long tail of SMB grain farmers — no enterprise contracts, distributors, or institutional customers are disclosed. Supporting partnerships include co-marketing with Neco Seed at annual field days, scientific content collaboration with biologicals expert Glen Crowe of Pathway Biologic, a dealer relationship with farm-equipment supplier Beaver Valley Supply, and agronomic collaboration with Natural Solutions Precision Agronomic Services. BigYield is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no acquisitions or M&A activity on record.

Name

BigYield

Legal name

BigYield

Website

https://www.bigyield.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BigYield is a supplier of fertiliser that offers bioenhanced fertiliser and hyperbiotic liquid fertiliser for agriculturists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Inputs

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer & Nutrient Application Services (Dry/Fluid, Side-Dress) (AFACAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC), Yield Optimization & Crop Performance Consulting (AFACABAC)

Keywords

• Crop biologicals
• Agricultural fertilizers
• Seed treatments
• Foliar products
• Organic crop inputs

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Crop Input Products (Fertilizers, Biologicals, Seed Treatments): BigYield generates revenue through the direct sale of proprietary crop input products including fertilizers, crop biologicals, seed treatments, in-furrow products, foliar products, and specialty nutritional products for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Products are sold to conventional and organic farmers through field sales representatives, an e-commerce storefront, and online purchasing options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BigYield is a private agricultural input company that formulates, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of proprietary crop input products — including crop biologicals (polymicrobial bacterial blends), cold-processed sweetener yield-enhancers, dry seed treatments, in-furrow treatments, foliar fertilizers with micronutrients, and liquid fertility products — to conventional and organic grain farmers (corn, soybeans, wheat) to increase per-acre yields and ROI. The company also sells field burning equipment (BigYield Burners) for organic weed control and operates a Farm Research Center (BigSmartPlots) that generates documented multi-year yield trial data backing its product claims.

Product overview

BigYield is an agricultural input company offering a comprehensive portfolio of crop biologicals, fertilizers, seed treatments, and foliar products designed to increase crop yields for both conventional and organic farming operations. The core product line includes biological products (BigBioYield - polymicrobial bacterial blend), sweeteners (BigSweetYield and variants), seed treatments (BigYieldCoat for corn and soybeans), in-furrow applications (BP In-Furrow), fertilizers (Yield Booster with 7 micronutrients), and liquid fertility products (Yield Topper OT). The company also offers specialized equipment (BigYield Burners for weed control) and research programs (BigSmartPlots). Products serve corn, soybean, and wheat crops with both standard and organic formulations available. The company provides ROI calculators and maintains a dealer network for product distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BigBioYield: Crop biological product combining multiple beneficial bacterial strains into a polymicrobial blend.
• BigSweetYield
• BigSweetYield DB
• BigYieldCoat
• BP In-Furrow
• Yield Booster
• Yield Topper OT
• BigSmartPlots
• BigYield Burners

Products and services

• Dinosaur Dirt A soil conditioner made from humic and fulvic acids, originating from naturally occurring oxidized coal high in humified organic matter.
• BP-FA A soil-borne microbe blend that combines 10 bacterial strains to improve soil and plant health. Can be impregnated on dry fertilizer.
• BigBioYield A crop biological combining multiple beneficial bacterial strains into a polymicrobial blend. It protects crops from diseases, unlocks nutrients bound to the soil, promotes healthy root development, and suppresses nematodes and fungal pathogens through enzymatic activity. Used by conventional and organic growers on corn, soybeans, and wheat.
• BigSweetYield A glucose-based cold-processed sweetener providing rapidly available carbohydrates to plants, functioning as a yield-enhancer and energy boost. Can be applied to all crops, improves Brix levels, and acts as a natural pesticide since pests cannot digest it. Available in both conventional and organic formulations.
• BigSweetYield DB A foliar product incorporating cold-processed sweetener, biological, and 12-9-6 fertilizer with micronutrients, designed for application during the growing season.
• BigYieldCoat A dry seed treatment product available for both corn (+Zn formulation) and soybeans. Promotes early germination and seedling development. Available in conventional and organic-compatible versions.
• BP In-Furrow An in-furrow treatment product for corn and soybeans. Delivers biologicals and fertility directly to the seed zone. Available in 100% organic formulation.
• Yield Booster A 12-9-6 fertilizer containing 7 micronutrients (boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, sodium molybate, and zinc). Can be applied to corn, soybeans, and wheat.
• Yield Topper OT A liquid chicken litter product combined with a biological, molasses-based sweetener, and other nutrients and carbon source. Can be used for both conventional and organic operations. Applied foliar at 2 gallons per acre.
• BigYield Burners Field burning equipment including broadcast burners (30-foot, operating at 7 mph, burning 10–15 gallons of propane per acre) and in-row burners used for organic weed and insect control, targeting weed seed germination and winter annuals.
• BP Foliar A broadcast foliar spray product that can be applied to all crops.
• BP Foliar Plus A foliar product geared more towards soybeans with the Yield Booster micronutrient pack added.
• Bushel Blaster A specially formulated 3-18-18 fertilizer with a phosphorus stabilizer already included.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.1 bu/acre yield increase in 2025 corn with Yield Booster; 187% ROI; $11.57 profit per acre
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neco SeedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Neco Seed partners with BigYield for annual Field Days held at the Garden City research farm. The partnership combines seed products with BigYield treatment programs. Neco Seed representatives participate in field day events, and joint drawings and promotions are offered at farm shows. The 2025 Field Day took place August 26th at Stillmeadow, Garden City, MO.
• Glen Crowe / Pathway BiologiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2022Glen Crowe, a biological expert from Pathway Biologic, presented at BigYield's August 24th field day on biologicals in crop production. His presentation served as a primer on the use of biologicals in agriculture and why growers should implement them. Multiple videos featuring Glen Crowe on enzyme production, induced systemic resistance, and CRD product line are featured on the BigYield website.
• Beaver Valley SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 February 2020BigYield became a dealer for Beaver Valley Supply, a farm equipment supplier. Through this relationship, BigYield offers its grower customers access to a wide range of farm equipment at competitive prices, adding value beyond just crop inputs.
• Natural Solutions Precision Agronomic Services (Cody Claflin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCody Claflin, owner of Natural Solutions Precision Agronomic Services, specializes in soil fertility management and collaborates with BigYield on crop programs. He appears in BigYield videos discussing corn and soybean programs for 2022, providing agronomic expertise alongside BigYield's product offerings.
• Beth Dickey (Eastern Division)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeth Dickey manages BigYield's Eastern Division, covering the Eastern United States. She identifies and engages with Eastern growers, sends in field reports, videos, and testimonials, and handles inquiries from Eastern U.S. customers (contact: 757-714-1447).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pivot Bio: Pivot Bio produces microbial nitrogen-fixing crop inputs for corn and other row crops, competing head-to-head with BigYield's biological/in-furrow fertility programs on the same Midwest row-crop customer base.
• Indigo Ag: Indigo Ag develops microbial seed treatments and crop biologicals aimed at improving yield, water efficiency, and sustainability for row-crop farmers — directly overlapping BigYield's BigBioYield polymicrobial blend and BigYieldCoat seed treatment in corn and soybeans.
• Sound Agriculture: Sound Agriculture develops microbial and on-demand nutrient solutions for row crops, overlapping with BigYield's polymicrobial biological, in-furrow, and foliar fertility products targeted at corn and soybean growers.
• AgBiome: AgBiome develops microbial crop protection products and biologicals, comparable to BigYield's polymicrobial blends and biological inputs sold to corn, soybean, and wheat growers.
• NewLeaf Symbiotics: NewLeaf Symbiotics commercializes plant-associated microbes (PPFMs) for row crops, directly comparable to BigYield's BigBioYield polymicrobial blend in addressing yield and crop protection for corn and soybeans.
• BioConsortia: BioConsortia develops microbial consortia for crop yield and protection, overlapping with BigYield's multi-strain bacterial blends positioned for in-furrow and foliar use on row crops.
• Groundwork BioAg: Groundwork BioAg produces mycorrhizal inoculants and biological products for row crops and specialty crops, comparable to BigYield's biological inputs aimed at corn, soybean, and wheat growers.

Broad incumbents

• WinField United: WinField United (Land O'Lakes) is a large-scale crop input retailer and formulator offering fertilizers, biologicals, and seed treatments across the U.S., competing with BigYield's product portfolio but at vastly greater scale and dealer reach.
• Helena Agri-Enterprises: Helena Agri-Enterprises is a national distributor and formulator of crop inputs, specialty fertilizers, and biological products, directly overlapping BigYield's category at a much larger distribution scale.

Emerging players

• Concentric Ag: Concentric Ag develops microbial solutions and biostimulants for specialty and row crops, an emerging player with partial overlap to BigYield's polymicrobial biological portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BigYieldUs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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