Genesis
Genesis Ag is a privately held Humboldt, Tennessee-based agricultural input company that sells microbial biofertilizers, seed treatments, micronutrients, and crop residue digesters to US row-crop farmers via direct sales and an affiliate Field Partner network, founded by 40-year farming veteran Phillip Davis.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersHumboldt, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Genesis does
Genesis Ag is a privately held, founder-led agricultural input company headquartered in Humboldt, Tennessee, that develops and sells biological crop nutrition and protection products to US row-crop farmers. The company was founded by President Phillip Davis, a 40-year farming veteran, and serves farmers nationwide through direct sales (phone and website) and an affiliate Field Partner program that recruits agronomists, consultants, and farmer-network referrers.
The product portfolio spans four categories with 12+ SKUs: seed treatments (Invigor8 Plus, Riznate), biologicals/biofertilizers (Carbose, Revita-N, Instigo, MorPhos, VitaNterra, Immerse), micronutrients (MicroBoomL, Cryptomyte, ReadyMan DF), and crop residue management (Exodus). Core technology centers on proprietary microbial strain formulations — including Azotobacter vinelandii and Azospirillum brasilense for nitrogen fixation and phosphorus solubilization, and Lactobacillus acidophilus for soil health — that aim to reduce synthetic fertilizer inputs while maintaining yield. The company packages these into crop-specific programs covering corn, cotton, wheat, peanuts, small grains, soybeans, and tobacco.
Genesis Ag generates revenue through one-time product sales and an affiliate referral commission stream. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are obtained via phone or contact form. The company invests in content marketing through a monthly 'Growing Forward' newsletter/blog and a 'From the Ground Up' YouTube podcast featuring world record holders and industry experts, functioning as a top-of-funnel acquisition channel for a relationship-driven sales motion. Customers cited include world record-holding farmers, large-scale commercial growers, and first-year farmers, with documented field outcomes such as 200+ bushel corn with less than 100 pounds of applied nitrogen.
Genesis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Genesis
- Legal name
- Genesis Ag
- Website
- https://genesis.ag
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Genesis Ag is a privately held Humboldt, Tennessee-based agricultural input company that sells microbial biofertilizers, seed treatments, micronutrients, and crop residue digesters to US row-crop farmers via direct sales and an affiliate Field Partner network, founded by 40-year farming veteran Phillip Davis.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Genesis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biologicals & Biofertilizers
- NAICS
- Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals) (AFABAEAL), Seed Inoculants & Biological Seed Enhancers (Rhizobia, Mycorrhizae, PGPR) (AFABAFAJ), Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ)
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Where Genesis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Humboldt
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Genesis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Biofertilizer and Biological Product Sales: Genesis Ag generates revenue through the sale of biological/biofertilizer products including Carbose, Revita-N, Instigo, Riznate, Invigor8 Plus, and other crop nutrition and protection products. Products are sold directly to farmers and through the Field Partner affiliate program.
- Affiliate/Field Partner Program: Field Partners earn additional income by helping farmers improve yields with Genesis Ag products. Partners earn commissions without carrying inventory or upfront costs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Genesis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Genesis Ag manufactures and sells a portfolio of biological and microbial-based crop inputs, including biofertilizers (Carbose, Revita-N, MorPhos, VitaNterra), seed treatments (Invigor8 Plus, Riznate), biological soil enhancers (Instigo, Immerse), micronutrient supplements (MicroBoomL, ReadyMan DF, Cryptomyte), and a crop residue digester (Exodus). The company packages these into crop-specific programs for corn, cotton, wheat, peanut, small grain, soybean, and tobacco growers, with the goal of fixing nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus, suppressing disease, and reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers.
Product overview
Genesis Ag offers a comprehensive portfolio of biological and microbial-based agricultural products organized into four main categories: Seed Treatments (Invigor8 Plus, Riznate), Biologicals/Biofertilizers (Carbose, Revita-N, Instigo, MorPhos, VitaNterra, Immerse), Micronutrients (MicroBoomL, ReadyMan DF, Cryptomyte), and Crop Residue Management (Exodus). The company provides tailored crop programs for Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Peanuts, Small Grains, Soybeans, and Tobacco. Products are designed to enhance soil health through beneficial bacteria and fungi, fix nitrogen, unlock bound nutrients like phosphorus, and reduce dependence on synthetic inputs while maintaining yield potential.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Genesis Ag Advantage: Brand narrative and company story focusing on biofertilizer innovation and farmer-first approach
Products and services
- Carbose A unique biological energy source containing four types of sugar and a potent microbial load that feeds both crops and supporting soil biology, designed to act as a primer for any biological program and is intended for row crop farmers seeking to establish active soil biology.
- Revita-N A nitrogen-fixing biofertilizer featuring multiple microbial strains that capture atmospheric nitrogen and fix it in the soil, aimed at row crop farmers seeking to reduce synthetic nitrogen inputs without sacrificing yield.
- Instigo A biological soil enhancer designed for disease suppression that introduces protective microbes to build resilience from the roots up, intended for row crop farmers seeking biological crop protection.
- Riznate A seed treatment focused on better emergence and early vigor that leverages microbial biofertilizer technology for legume crops such as soybeans, intended for legume growers.
- Invigor8 Plus A seed treatment focused on better emergence and early vigor that leverages microbial biofertilizer technology for corn and grass crops, intended for corn and small grain growers.
- MorPhos A biological product in the Genesis Ag portfolio designed to enhance nutrient uptake and stimulate beneficial soil biology, intended for row crop farmers building a biological program.
- VitaNterra A biological product in the Genesis Ag portfolio designed to enhance nutrient uptake and stimulate beneficial soil biology, intended for row crop farmers building a biological program.
- Immerse A product in the Genesis Ag biological program that supports soil microbes for nutrient availability, intended for row crop farmers seeking to maintain active soil biology during the growing season.
- MicroBoomL A chelated micronutrient blend providing eight valuable micronutrients in a form optimized for plant health and availability, intended for row crop farmers addressing micronutrient deficiencies.
- Cryptomyte A high-performance foliar nutrition product (14-6-7) designed to support crops during the reproductive phase when nutrient uptake and stress resistance are critical, promoting kernel fill, pod set, and seed development for row crop farmers.
- ReadyMan DF A chelated manganese product specifically formulated for compatibility with glyphosate and other herbicides, supporting carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism, chlorophyll production, and maturity, intended for row crop farmers tank-mixing with herbicide programs.
- Exodus A biological crop residue digester that enhances soil fertility by unlocking vital nutrients trapped in crop residues and returning them to the soil, also improving water infiltration and nutrient uptake, intended for row crop farmers managing post-harvest residue.
Quantifiable outcome
- 200+ bushel corn yields achievable with less than 100 pounds of applied nitrogen
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Genesis
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Genesis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Genesis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Field Partners (Affiliate Program)coreField Partners are independent individuals who earn additional income by helping farmers improve yields with Genesis Ag products. Partners leverage their existing farmer relationships to recommend and facilitate Genesis Ag crop programs. The program requires no inventory or upfront costs, making it accessible for agricultural consultants, agronomists, and well-connected farmers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Genesis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pivot Bio: Pivot Bio sells microbial nitrogen-fixing products (e.g., ProveN, ProveN 40, Symborg partnership) directly to U.S. row-crop farmers — the closest direct overlap with Genesis Ag's Revita-N and nitrogen-reduction value proposition.
- Indigo Ag: Indigo Ag markets microbial seed treatments and biologicals to row-crop growers, overlapping directly with Genesis Ag's seed treatment line (Riznate, Invigor8 Plus) and biological program offerings.
- Sound Agriculture: Sound Agriculture sells Source — a nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-activating biological — to corn, soybean, and wheat growers, directly competing with Genesis Ag's nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-solubilization messaging.
Broad incumbents
- Novonesis (Novozymes BioAg): Novonesis is a global industrial biotech major with a broad agricultural biologicals portfolio (microbial inoculants, biocontrol, biostimulants), supplying ag retailers worldwide — a much larger incumbent competing for the same farmer biological-input wallet.
- Lallemand Plant Care: Lallemand Plant Care is a long-established global supplier of biological inoculants, biostimulants, and biocontrol products, offering overlapping row-crop biological solutions through ag-retail channels.
Emerging players
- AgBiome: AgBiome develops microbial crop protection and plant health products (e.g., Howler, Theia) for row crops and specialty crops, overlapping with Genesis Ag's biological soil-enhancer (Instigo) and crop-protection positioning.
- BioConsortia: BioConsortia develops microbial consortia for nitrogen fixation, yield improvement, and disease control in row crops, directly adjacent to Genesis Ag's multi-strain biological programs for corn, soybean, and wheat.
- Groundwork BioAg: Groundwork BioAg produces mycorrhizal inoculants for row crops and is scaling globally — a comparable microbial-input peer targeting similar soil-health and yield goals to Genesis Ag's biological program.
- Symborg: Symborg (now part of Corteva) develops microbial agricultural inputs including nitrogen-fixing and biostimulant products, directly adjacent to Genesis Ag's biological crop-nutrition portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Genesis social profiles
Digital presenceGenesis financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Genesis leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Genesis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Genesis M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Genesis
What does Genesis do?
Genesis Ag manufactures and sells a portfolio of biological and microbial-based crop inputs, including biofertilizers (Carbose, Revita-N, MorPhos, VitaNterra), seed treatments (Invigor8 Plus, Riznate), biological soil enhancers (Instigo, Immerse), micronutrient supplements (MicroBoomL, ReadyMan DF, Cryptomyte), and a crop residue digester (Exodus). The company packages these into crop-specific programs for corn, cotton, wheat, peanut, small grain, soybean, and tobacco growers, with the goal of fixing nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus, suppressing disease, and reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers.
Is Genesis a public or private company?
Genesis is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Genesis founded?
Genesis was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Genesis based?
Genesis is headquartered in Humboldt, United States, in the North America region.
How does Genesis make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Biofertilizer and Biological Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are affiliate/Field Partner Program.
Who are Genesis's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pivot Bio, Indigo Ag and Sound Agriculture. Broad incumbents are Novonesis (Novozymes BioAg) and Lallemand Plant Care. Emerging players are AgBiome, BioConsortia, Groundwork BioAg and Symborg.
Does Genesis have an API?
No public API is recorded for Genesis.
What industry is Genesis in?
Genesis's product category is Agricultural Biologicals & Biofertilizers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAEAG, Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants, with a secondary code of AFABAEAL, Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals). Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.