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New Product: Cordless Drive
Tired of cranking that manual extractor? You'll be interested in our newest accessory, the Gearbox Drive Package that lets you drive the auger of a manual Bio-Extractor with any cordless drill.
Design award for the Bio-Extractor
It's an honor that the Bio Extractor X350, X250 and X150 are among the top 10 new products highlighted by the Sunbelt Ag Expo 2025 Innovation Awards program. See the announcement here.
Bio-Extractor ROI Calculator
Adjust the figures and run the calculations. Your investment in a Compost Extractor can pay off in months!
Compost Calculator
Use our Compost Calculator to quickly determine how much compost you’ll need for your application and the cost per acre.
Compost Extract at Neese Farms
Gary and Cole Neese, who grow corn and soybeans on 2,400 acres in Western Indiana, sat down with Colin Boller from Hiwassee Products to talk about their experiences using compost extract, and other regenerative practices they have implemented.
VermiFlow ROI Calculator
We built the VermiFlow ROI Calculator to help you break down the numbers and see exactly when your system starts paying for itself.
Comparing the Three Bio-Extractor Models
Taylor Henry of Acres USA and Simeon Kleinsasser of Hiwassee Products got together to discuss the three models of Bio-Extractor, their features, and who they are designed for.
Comparing Composts with Matt Powers
At Acres 2024, we got together with Matt Powers to compare the biological activity in samples from 3 different composts.
Talking with Cory Miller
We had a great conversation with Cory Miller of Grass Valley Farms about biological farming, health and of course, compost extract.
Compost Extract at the Henderson Farm
Bob Henderson and his sons use the Hiwasse Products Bio-Extractor on their 2,000 acre farm in Iowa. We stopped by to talk about their experience with compost extract and regenerative farming.
Rick Clark on Soil Health
Rick Clark farms row crops on 7,000 acres in Indiana. He discusses how moving to no-till organic made his farm healthier and vastly more profitable, and how he uses compost extract from the Hiwassee Products Bio-Extractor to supercharge his soil biology.
Compost Extract for Soil Health and Cost Savings
We talked with Douglas Poole who farms 7,000 acres in central Washington. Compost extract helps him revitalize his soil biology and save money in spite of arid conditions and a short growing season. Douglas uses the Hiwassee products Bio-Extractor to make his extract.
Calculating Extract Concentration
The bulk density of compost can vary due to moisture and other factors. In order to calculate your extract concentration in lb/gal:
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