Why Wind River Microbes?

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Microbes exist in every living organism on earth, with six major types of microbes including bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoa, algae, and viruses.  Our microbes are the purest and most stable available on the market, providing maximum benefit for numerous uses.  Wind River Microbes develops products that benefit soil, plants, trees, livestock, horses, companion animals, and more.  While some microbes are detrimental to the host, Wind River Microbes utilizes a beneficial population balance of species that are 100% natural and not harmful in any way to soils, plants, livestock, horses, companion animals, or humans.

At Wind River Microbes, we chose the most stable and purest microbes available for maximum customer benefit.  While there are many competitors offering microbes, ours are grown from specific microorganisms in a clean, highly controlled environment.  Many competitive products are derived from the manure of lactating dairy cows which contributes to a high level of variability, longer growing and purification process and the risk of E. Coil contamination.

Nutrient Absorption

• Plants and animals require nutrients to be "bioavailable." Microbes cycle, store, convert, and deliver necessary nutrients.

Faster Healing

• Healing facilitates through digestion. Microbes activate therapeutic effects in plants and animals and increase pathogen immunities.

Natural "Pre & Pro Biotics

• Prebiotics + Probiotics = Symbiotic.  Prebiotics include specialized plant fibers that feed the probiotics for fully-functional digestion.

Increased Yields/Gains

• Microbes increase yields and gains naturally through proper digestion and circulation.

Larger Profits

• By reducing chemical inputs, antibiotic usage, and labor required, the bottom line will improve.

Regeneration

• Healthy consumables are a direct result of restoring depleted microbial populations in our soils and animals - the food we eat.

Is it certified organic?

• Our products are ALL organic.  However, they are not certified by the USDA or registered by the OMRI.  The reason for this is in order to a "certified" product, we must reveal proprietary information (trade secrets) regarding our formulations, and we are not willing to reveal that information.

Is it an insecticide? 

• No.

What time of the year is best for spraying?

• You may spray at any time of the year with the exception of extremely freezing temperatures. For optimum penetration, application prior to a good rain is best.

Does it replace fertilizer?

• Plants typically utilize only half of any fertilizer applied.  Our microbes are a growth promotant and can greatly enhance the utilization of any fertilizer by the plant.  When regularly using microbes, you may drastically reduce the amount of fertilizer input, thus reducing costs.

Is there a smell or taste?

• Our microbes are living organisms and "gas off" when not dormant. So yes, there is usually a slight odor, similar to a smelly gym bag.

Can the microbes be tank-mixed with fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides?

• A stand-alone application is always best.  Anytime you mix the microbes with chemicals or other compounds, you are creating a completely new compound.  Because microbes are living organisms, you risk the efficacy when tank-mixed.  However, if you absolutely must tank-mix, please review the section on "Tank Mixing" at www.windrivermicrobes.com

How often do you apply to soils?

• At least once, annually. You may choose to split your application into two equal applications in the early spring and fall.

What is my application rate per acre?

• Your application rate can vary depending on your soil health.  Your best indicator for your application rate is your CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) number.  The lower the number the higher the application rate, the higher the CEC number, the lower application rate.

Does it hurt to freeze?

• A hard freeze may kill some of the microbes, causing the possibility of an imbalance in the formula.