Agriculture Biostimulants

Protect production performance and improve consistency without compromising target organisms.

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Selectively control Bacillus

Protect yield and quality

Rely on a plant or natural-derived processing aid

Protecting Biological Production Can Feel Like a Struggle

Are you dealing with persistent Bacillus contamination, even with strict cleaning and sterilization protocols?

Do you want to reduce production variability and protect the high value of your gram-negative or fungal fermentations?

Do you want to reduce the formation of lactic acid in your processing?

Stop the struggle: Discover the benefits of our hop-based technology for biostimulants in agriculture.

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Using Our Innovations for Your Gai

We understand the complexity of fermentation and the pressure to maintain peak performance in a demanding market. You need to maximize yield while managing multiple organism types in the same environment. That’s why we’ve developed proprietary hop acid products FermaHop Pro and HopShield T1. These targeted tools help control contamination, ensure culture performance and increase production reliability.

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WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

"BetaTec is one of our top three suppliers, not just for business size but for the quality of the relationship - loyalty, transparency and strategic planning." 
- President, Chemical Distribution
“We work with BetaTec because their products perform as advertised and their technical support is practical, responsive, and grounded in real plant data.”
- Operations Manager, Ethanol Producer
"I value the naturalness of the BetaTec product, our shared vision and the strong, responsive relationship."
– Procurement, Food Production
“BetaTec has helped us improve fermentation efficiency, stabilize yeast health, and make decisions backed by data rather than guesswork.”
 - Operations Manager, Ethanol Producer

Don’t Risk Falling Behind

Inconsistent production outcomes and compromised yields erode productivity, threaten your bottom line and can hurt your reputation in the growing biostimulant market. Legacy solutions often lack the selectivity required for sensitive biotic elicitors, leaving your high-value fermentations vulnerable.

Choose BetaTec to optimize biological production with the proven, targeted power of hops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why are hop acids used in the production of biostimulants?

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During the fermentation process used to grow biostimulants in agriculture, unwanted bacteria contaminants (specifically Bacillus) often try to outcompete the "desired good" organisms. Our proprietary hop acids act as a selective processing aid. They inhibit the growth of these gram-positive contaminants without harming the gram-negative bacteria or fungi being cultivated as the final product.
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How do hops act as a "selective" control?

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The chemistry of hop acids is naturally effective against the cell walls of gram-positive bacteria like Bacillus. However, many high-value biotic elicitors and biostimulants are gram-negative or fungal. Because these organisms have different cell structures, the hop acids leave them unharmed, allowing them to flourish in a clean environment.
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Can hop-based products replace synthetic biocides?

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Yes. For many producers, hops offer an alternative to harsh synthetic chemicals.
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Do hop acids affect the final yield of the biostimulant?

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Quite the opposite. By suppressing "weed" bacteria like Bacillus that steal nutrients and produce unwanted byproducts, our hop-based technology protects the purity and performance of the culture. This leads to higher yields and more consistent manufacturing outcomes.
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Are these solutions cost-effective for large-scale fermentation?

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Absolutely. Because hop acids are highly potent and targeted, they can be used in relatively low concentrations to achieve significant control. When compared to the cost of a "lost" or contaminated high-value batch of fermentation, the investment in a hop-based processing aid is highly practical.
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Why is this technology especially relevant for gram-negative fermentation?

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Gram-negative organisms are often more difficult and expensive to produce. Even in ultra-clean facilities, Bacillus spores can survive standard sterilization. Hop-based solutions provide an "insurance policy" by providing a secondary layer of protection that specifically targets the most common invaders without stressing the primary culture.