YieldMaster Solutions
YieldMaster Solutions is an independent manufacturers' representative based in De Smet, South Dakota, that distributes biological crop-input products — nitrogen-fixing bacteria, microbial treatments, biocontrols, and seed lubricants — to U.S. row-crop farmers, dairy operations, and organic growers through a dealer and seed-company channel network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersDe Smet, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What YieldMaster Solutions does
YieldMaster Solutions (YMS), operating as a YieldMaster Solutions, LLC based in De Smet, South Dakota, is an independent manufacturers' representative rather than a manufacturer. The company curates and distributes a portfolio of biological and specialty crop-input products to U.S. farmers through a dealer, seed-company, and dairy-cooperative channel network. Its portfolio spans seven categories — Priming, Nourishing, Soil Health & Efficiency, Fertility & Nutrient Management, Livestock, Biocontrol, and Specialty — with marquee products including the Envita nitrogen-fixing bacteria (licensed from Azotic, based on Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus discovered in sugarcane in 1988), N-Physis granular nitrogen fixer, Soyfx soybean microbial treatment, RhizoStack and RhizoStack Rhipel (the latter combining biocontrol via Induced Systemic Resistance), TS601 (EPA-registered fungal biocontrol), IONfx, NutriPhi for livestock operations, and the patented DUST microplastic-free soy protein seed lubricant distributed under license from Low Mu Tech.
The underlying technology is microbiological rather than digital: nitrogen-fixing bacteria that colonize plant cells and form vesicles to capture atmospheric N, microbial consortia (bacteria, archaea, fungi) that unlock plant biosynthetic pathways for growth regulators and stress tolerance, and PPFM strains that improve nutrient uptake and root development. Application modes include seed coat, in-furrow, and foliar across corn, soybeans, alfalfa, small grains, sunflower, and other crops. The company supports its positioning with a multi-state Proof of Concept trial program (10 states, 102+ data points, reported 8 bu/acre average yield increase and 80%+ win rate on corn with Envita) and publishes a Harvest Trial Data Booklet as a credibility asset.
YMS makes money through unit-based product sales routed exclusively through its dealer, distributor, and channel-partner network — including seed-company partnerships (notably Legend Seeds, where President Tim Bratland also serves as President), Dairy Farmers of America for dairy farmer members, and agricultural dealers across much of the United States. Pricing is quote-based through dealers, with products packaged in pails, jugs, and bulk containers at application rates of 0.5–20 grams per acre depending on product and mode. End customers are row-crop farmers (primary), dairy and livestock operations, organic growers (since the February 2024 OMRI certification of Envita SC), and agricultural dealers; key named accounts include individual farmers Dave Firle and Cody Miller plus enterprise distribution via DFA members.
YieldMaster Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- YieldMaster Solutions
- Legal name
- YieldMaster Solutions, LLC
- Website
- https://yieldmastersolutions.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- YieldMaster Solutions is an independent manufacturers' representative based in De Smet, South Dakota, that distributes biological crop-input products — nitrogen-fixing bacteria, microbial treatments, biocontrols, and seed lubricants — to U.S. row-crop farmers, dairy operations, and organic growers through a dealer and seed-company channel network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
YieldMaster Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biologicals
- NAICS
- Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seed Distribution & Wholesale (Channel Sales) (AFAGAIAM)
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Where YieldMaster Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- De Smet
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
YieldMaster Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Biological Crop Enhancement Products: Sale of biological products including nitrogen-fixing bacteria, microbial seed treatments, and biocontrol solutions for row crops, forage, and specialty crops. Products applied as seed coats, in-furrow, or foliar treatments.
- Specialty Agricultural Products: Sale of specialty products including DUST planter box seed lubricant (soy protein-based replacement for graphite/talc).
- Dealer/Partner Distribution: Products sold through dealer and distributor network across the United States, with partnerships with seed companies and agricultural cooperatives.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DUST - Planter Box Seed Lubricant |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Envita - N-fixing Bacteria |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | N-Physis - Wettable Granular Nitrogen Fixer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Soyfx - Soybean Microbial Treatment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | NutriPhi - Manure and Crop Residue |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
YieldMaster Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
YieldMaster Solutions operates as an independent manufacturers' representative that identifies, markets, and sells elite third-party biological and specialty crop enhancement products to U.S. farmers. The product portfolio covers nitrogen-fixing bacteria, microbial seed and in-furrow treatments, biocontrol agents, soil health products, livestock manure treatments, and a patented soy-protein seed lubricant, distributed exclusively through a dealer and distributor network.
Product overview
YieldMaster Solutions operates as an independent manufacturers' representative offering an innovative and robust portfolio of biological and specialty crop enhancement products for multiple crop types (corn, soybean, alfalfa, small grains, sunflower, and other crops). The portfolio is organized into seven product categories: Priming (Fortress, Fortress+, CereaGuard), Nourishing (MicroMatrix), Soil Health & Efficiency (Nutriquire, Nutriquire + Terrasym, OmniSync, RhizoStack), Fertility & Nutrient Management (N-Physis, Envita, Soyfx), Livestock (NutriPhi), Biocontrol (RhizoStack Rhipel, TS601), and Specialty (DUST). Products are applied through multiple methods including seed coat, in-furrow, and foliar application. Core biological products focus on nitrogen fixation (Envita, N-Physis), phosphate solubilization, plant stress mitigation, and soil health enhancement. YMS acts as a distributor and marketer of third-party microbiologic-based solutions rather than a manufacturer, selecting products that demonstrate ROI for growers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- YMS: The YMS Way - company philosophy emphasizing data-grounded solutions, commitment to ROI, prompt customer service, and trusted advisors for farmers.
Products and services
- Envita Nitrogen-fixing biological product based on the naturally occurring microbe Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, discovered in sugarcane. Establishes within plant cells and forms vesicles for nitrogen fixation, supplementing nitrogen throughout the entire plant. Applied in-furrow at 0.8 oz/acre or as a foliar spray; packaged 4x32 oz (1 unit treats 40 acres). OMRI-listed as Envita SC for organic production.
- N-Physis Wettable-granular nitrogen-fixing bacteria that penetrates the cell wall, colonizes within the plant cell, and captures atmospheric nitrogen from both above and below ground. Delivers supplemental nitrogen from application through harvest. Applied in-furrow at 5–7 grams/acre or foliar at 5–20 grams/acre; packaged 7 oz (200g).
- Soyfx
- RhizoStack
Quantifiable outcome
- Envita in corn: 8 bu/acre average yield increase with 80%+ win rate across 10 States (102 data points)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use YieldMaster Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
YieldMaster Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
YieldMaster Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- AzoticcoreContinued partnership through 3-year agreement signed October 2022 for distribution of Envita nitrogen-fixing biological product in the United States. Azotic is the manufacturer of Envita, which was discovered in 1988 and developed through 20+ years of research.
- Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)coreCollaboration to offer YMS biological innovations to dairy farmers across the U.S. to improve yield enhancement, milk efficiencies, and sustainability efforts. DFA members gain access to YMS product offerings including seed coat, foliar, and in-furrow applications.
- Low Mu TechstrategicDistribution agreement for DUST patented micro-plastic free seed lubricant. Low Mu Tech is the patent owner of DUST, described as 'Cleaner. Safer. Soy' product. Alliance enables bringing innovative seed lubricants to dealers and customers.
- Legend Seeds Inc.corePartnership with Legend Seeds Inc. to distribute Low Mu Tech's DUST product. Legend Seeds is a fiercely independent seed provider of corn and soybean genetics. Tim Bratland serves as President of both Legend Seeds Inc. and Yield Master Solutions.
- Azotic North AmericacoreNorth American offices in Walnut Creek, California and Guelph, Ontario. YMS has been critical to Envita's launch and growth in the United States market.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
YieldMaster Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pivot Bio: Developer of microbial nitrogen-fixing products for corn and other row crops. Direct competitor to YMS's Envita and N-Physis franchises in the most contested segment of biological nitrogen fixation.
- Verdesian Life Sciences: Specialty plant health and nutrition company marketing biological and trait technologies through agricultural retailers. Closely comparable business model to YMS as a distributor of third-party biological products.
- BioConsortia: Microbial discovery company developing nitrogen-fixing and biocontrol products for row crops. Direct competitor in the same microbial categories that YMS distributes (Envita, N-Physis, RhizoStack).
- AgBiome: Developer of biological crop protection products (including EPA-registered biocontrols). Direct competitor to YMS's RhizoStack Rhipel and TS601 biocontrol lines.
- Marrone Bio Innovations (Bioceres Crop Protection): Biopesticide manufacturer (now part of Bioceres) with EPA-registered biological crop protection products sold through US ag retailers. Direct competitor to YMS's biocontrol category with a similar dealer go-to-market.
- Sound Agriculture: Bio-inspired nitrogen and phosphorus efficiency products for row crops. Competes head-to-head with YMS's fertility and nutrient management portfolio, particularly Envita and Soyfx.
- Indigo Ag: Microbial seed treatments and biological inputs for major row crops. Directly comparable to YMS's Soyfx, RhizoStack, and other seed-coat and in-furrow biological offerings.
- Certis USA: Specialty manufacturer of biological crop protection products sold through US ag-input dealers. Direct competitor to YMS's biocontrol portfolio and shares a similar distribution-through-retail motion.
Broad incumbents
- Brandt: Specialty agricultural products company with a broad portfolio of plant nutrition, crop protection, and biological products sold through retailers. Comparable as a broader specialty ag distributor with adjacent biological offerings.
Emerging players
- Symborg: Agricultural biotechnology company developing microbial inoculants and biostimulants. Overlaps with YMS's fertility and soil-health products for specialty and row crops (now part of Novozymes/Novonesis biostimulant ecosystem).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
YieldMaster Solutions social profiles
Digital presenceYieldMaster Solutions compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
YieldMaster Solutions financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
YieldMaster Solutions leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
YieldMaster Solutions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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YieldMaster Solutions M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about YieldMaster Solutions
What does YieldMaster Solutions do?
YieldMaster Solutions operates as an independent manufacturers' representative that identifies, markets, and sells elite third-party biological and specialty crop enhancement products to U.S. farmers. The product portfolio covers nitrogen-fixing bacteria, microbial seed and in-furrow treatments, biocontrol agents, soil health products, livestock manure treatments, and a patented soy-protein seed lubricant, distributed exclusively through a dealer and distributor network.
Is YieldMaster Solutions a public or private company?
YieldMaster Solutions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was YieldMaster Solutions founded?
YieldMaster Solutions was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is YieldMaster Solutions based?
YieldMaster Solutions is headquartered in De Smet, United States, in the North America region.
How does YieldMaster Solutions make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Biological Crop Enhancement Products are the primary driver. The others are specialty Agricultural Products and dealer/Partner Distribution.
Who are YieldMaster Solutions's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pivot Bio, Verdesian Life Sciences, BioConsortia, AgBiome, Marrone Bio Innovations (Bioceres Crop Protection), Sound Agriculture, Indigo Ag and Certis USA. Brandt is listed as a broad incumbent. Symborg is listed as an emerging player.
Does YieldMaster Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for YieldMaster Solutions.
What industry is YieldMaster Solutions in?
YieldMaster Solutions's product category is Agricultural Biologicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGAIAM, Seed Distribution & Wholesale (Channel Sales). Its NAICS code is 32532 and its SIC code is 2870.