On May 1, Richard Lamar joined Bio Huma Netics, Inc. (BHN) as senior director of humic research. He brings a tremendous amount of skills, experience and knowledge of humic substances to BHN.
Lamar has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Miami, a master's in forestry from Mississippi State University, and a Ph.D. in Forestry from North Carolina State University, with minors in chemistry, plant physiology, and soils, respectively. He has many years' experience as a scientist, and 22 years’ research experience in the biosolids and humic industries, including as a research director for the EarthFax Development Corporation. Lamar has collaborated on more than 50 publications and three patents for bioremediation methods and methods for quantitation of humic substances.
“We are pleased to have Dr. Lamar leading the humic research team for Bio Huma Netics’ product lines,” says BHN CEO Lyndon Smith. “Along with extensive experience in soil bioremediation and pollution treatment technologies, he has in-depth knowledge of soil microbiology and an excellent understanding of humic and fulvic chemistry. In addition, Rich displays the professionalism and integrity we value at BHN. With his background in agricultural and soil sciences, he will be an invaluable addition to our research team.”
The BHN crop nutrition and protection lines include more than 15 humic and fulvic acid products for restoring and enhancing soil fertility, and more than 150 products in the categories of macronutrients, micronutrients, soil fertility, growth managers, organic acids and crop protection—all based on the company's proprietary Micro Carbon Technology nutrient carrier that enables growers to accomplish more with less product.