HGS BioScience Launches HumiK ONE Slingshot to Advance Fertility Programs
Product stacks two proven technologies that unlock improved performance of complementary modes of action
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | September 18, 2026
(AgPR) — HGS BioScience, a biological crop solutions company, has introduced HumiK ONE Slingshot, a combination of humic substances and beneficial microbes designed to improve fertilizer efficiency, build soil health and help crops withstand environmental stress.
The launch is the company’s first integrated biological product since its acquisition of Pharmgrade earlier this year, bringing together HGS BioScience’s humic technology and advanced microbial inoculants in a single product.
Designed for use with dry fertilizer programs, HumiK ONE Slingshot can be applied pre-plant, at planting, in season or post-harvest on crops including potatoes, corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton. The granular formulation integrates directly into existing fertilizer programs, eliminating the need for liquid application systems or additional equipment.
HumiK ONE Slingshot combines two proven technologies that work together to improve nutrient availability and soil productivity. By combining humic substances and microbial technologies in a granular formulation, it provides growers with a practical way to increase yield and improve long-term soil health without adding complexity to existing fertility programs.
— Kelly Tanaka, Chief Science Officer, HGS BioScience
Dual Modes of Action for Enhanced Performance
HumiK ONE Slingshot features proprietary Extracted Granule Technology, which evenly delivers active humic substances and beneficial plant microorganisms with dry fertilizer, unlocking 15-20% more phosphorous and potassium in the soil.
Humic substances improve soil structure, increase water-holding capacity and retain nutrients in the root zone, where crops can use them more efficiently. They also stimulate root growth, support beneficial microbial activity and improve stress tolerance. The microbial consortium includes bacteria and fungi that promote growth by releasing bound phosphorus and potassium, fixing atmospheric nitrogen and establishing a beneficial microbial community around plant roots.
“Together, these stacked technologies provide multiple modes of action that help growers improve nutrient uptake, reduce crop stress and build more resilient fertility programs. We are excited to bring this to market ahead of the 2027 growing season to help farmers mitigate environmental challenges in the field as they navigate uncertainty with fertilizer prices.”
— Kelly Tanaka, Chief Science Officer, HGS BioScience
HumiK ONE Slingshot is available through HGS BioScience’s authorized distribution network. Growers can contact their local HGS BioScience representative through the company’s website.
About HGS BioScience
HGS BioScience is a platform in biological crop solutions, built through the combination of HGS BioScience, Earthgreen, NutriAg and Pharmgrade. The company offers a portfolio spanning humates, bionutritionals, extracts and microbials, with a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint and access across North America and international markets. HGS BioScience partners with retailers and growers to deliver consistent performance and profitability across every acre.
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