The Benefits of Fermentation Redundancy
It is an exciting day signing a multi-year fermentation contract! After the ink dries and celebrations conclude, I’ve learned it’s time to quickly review both redundancy and contingency plans for worst case scenarios. This is how we can guarantee on-time delivery....
Bacillus, Distinguishing Species and Strains Part II
Bacillus Strain Identification: Common Problems, Questions, and Answers Can Individual Strains of Bacillus Be Distinguished? The methods described in Part I/Distinguishing Species are used to determine bacterial species, but cannot resolve individual strains of a...
Planting the Seed: Start with Your Fermentation Manufacturer Early
Not too long ago, a biofertilizer customer came to me frantically and explained, “I need to grow 7 strains of Bacillus in 3 weeks because it’s planting season and I can’t miss this year’s season.” I felt sorry for him, yet I had no choice but to say: “I’m sorry, but...
Good Things Always Happen in 3’s
Well, ok, that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but this modified version seems fitting. Recently, MDG received its third centrifuge to match its three fermentors already in operation. This R2D2 looking device might sound boring, but it’s an essential piece of our...