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Agriculture is the foundation of life. Keeping farmers productive translates into a more abundant, affordable food supply for all.Today’s farmers must navigate through an ever-changing and challenging landscape. Redox Grows takes a deep dive into key issues facing agriculture; providing solutions to ensure healthy soils, strong plants, a healthy environment and strong bottom line for growers. Located in Burley, Idaho, Redox Bio-Nutrients is an industry leader in products and technologies tha ...
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Strong relationships and providing excellent service are hallmarks to successful business. They have been keys to success for Alan Tarp of Integrated Crop in the Salinas Valley. Tarp has worked with growers on crop nutrition for nearly 50 years, and he’s a big believer in Redox technology. “Redox has become very integral in what I do,” Tarp said. “…
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The average U.S. grower is over 58 years of age. The number of family farms in America is shrinking. For health and the well-being of our country, we need a strong contribution from the next generation. Fortunately, there’s a growing number of talented younger people getting involved. Allisen Carmichael, Director of Operations with Sierra Pacific F…
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Sunny, warm conditions are key to crop development, but how can growers protect their crops when the inevitable heatwave hits? Fortunately, Redox provides great technology to keep plants strong. diKaP® includes a powerful biostimulant along with excellent phosphorus and potassium nutrition to maintain plant respiration during stress events. The end…
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Long term success in agriculture greatly benefits from smart innovation. New technology is not only tractors and software, it also includes crop nutrition. Christopher Hight at Bonipak Produce in Santa Maria, California, is constantly innovating. As lab manager of a large grower/packer/shipper, his job includes in house soil testing and on-site tan…
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Those savvy enough to continually evaluate data have an edge on keeping their business successful. David Holden of Holden Research and Consulting in Ventura County California has for many years helped companies, including Redox, evaluate products for their effectiveness. His research has included more than 750 biostimulant type trials in the last 2…
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The movie character Indiana Jones is one of the most iconic and adventurous characters in history. While Harrison Ford carried out his impressive acting as Indy, Dr. Richard Hansen has carried out similar adventures in real life – with a few major differences. “Before he crashed in the airplane, he always jumps out and saves himself. We stay on the…
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There’s a way to further maximize farm production and do it sustainably. It involves understanding redox potential and how it helps plants focus on growth, health and quality. Dr. Olivier Husson, a world-renowned expert in plant and soil health, has identified a revolutionary approach of analyzing the pH and Eh of plants, to ensure they are in prop…
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Innovation is a cornerstone of successful farming, and no one knows that more than grower Glenn Noma. After a long, successful career with the large California vegetable farm, Tanimura & Antle, he has a creative new endeavor in the Salinas Valley – hydroponic strawberries. Growing them in this unusual way provides many benefits, including providing…
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American farmers continue to set productivity records, although they face many impediments to success. Pam Lewison in Washington State knows those struggles personally, and she’s working to keep agriculture vital and viable. Lewison is research director at the Washington Policy Center’s Center for Agriculture. Her mission includes making sure their…
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California avocados are a quintessential high value crop. They are beloved by consumers and a big part of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, with 80 million pounds of fruit sold. Grower Jason Cole in Santa Paula, California, said quality and sizing are vital for success, and he spends great care in the nutrition he uses to achieve that. “We run a lot of h…
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Growers can be poised for abundant crops, only to see their production take a major hit due to a stress event like a heatwave or cold spell. Abiotic stress can be detrimental to any crop. A weakened plant can also be more susceptible to biotic stresses like pests and disease. Redox Corporate Agronomist John Kelly said stress losses can be lessened …
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Sustainable growing methods are garnering more attention and application in agriculture. Increased emphasis in Washington, D.C. on healthy eating could spur even more growth. Amy Bruch of Cyclone Farms in Nebraska is helping interested growers shift from conventional to organic farming. Named Organic Farmer of the Year by a leading trade organizati…
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Vernon Jones saw firsthand the power of Redox TurfRx® technology as a superintendent before his current position as an agronomist and account consultant for Plant Health Solutions. As superintendent of The Polo Club in Boca Raton, Florida, he saw amazing results from a trial program on a struggling fairway. He expanded his use of TurfRx® products a…
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Fifth-generation grower Brandon Hunnicutt is passionate about making a positive impact well beyond his farm in Giltner, Nebraska. Hunnicutt is involved in leadership of many organizations, as he tries to best understand new technology and how he and other growers can improve in areas like synthetic nitrogen use, which has caused concern over impact…
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When near the nation’s capital, Richardson Farms is a must stop for many. This family owned and operated farm in White Marsh, Maryland is well known for its fantastic produce and amazing meals in their market. The foundation of the business remains several hundred acres of vegetables, and Redox Bio-Nutrients is a big part of their quality harvests.…
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Restoring our environment is as major focal point throughout the country, with billions of dollars spent each year. Soil reclamation projects are on the rise, including promising work being done in North Dakota with the help of Cody Hatzenbuhler of Pan Ag. These projects involve restoring soil health in areas where degradation has occurred from num…
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Agriculture has changed a lot over the generations. From the Industrial and Green Revolution to the use of digital technology, farming continues to evolve to stay competitive and meet customer needs. The next revolution in agriculture may well involve farming for health –sophisticated inputs that have more profound impacts on plant yield and qualit…
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Robert Masson had an unusual path to Yuma, Arizona, and growers in the desert southwest are glad he made it. After time in the U.S. Navy, as a researcher for a Midwest popcorn company and soybean breeding technician in North Carolina, Masson has been an agricultural extension agent for the University of Arizona in Yuma since 2019. Masson works in s…
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The Commodity Classic is one of the final shows in a very busy winter meeting season for growers. This year’s activities in Denver once again attracted thousands of growers and industry officials, with hundreds of exhibitors and many educational sessions. The kickoff session featured a packed house to watch Redox CEO Darin Moon outline how growers …
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Business of Agriculture host Damian Mason puts in extraordinary air miles during the winter meeting season, and he made time to visit our headquarters in Burley for the second straight year. He toured the Redox research farm greenhouse and met with our head of research, Dr, Gifford Gillette. He also interviewed company president, Colton Moon. Recen…
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Humic and fulvic acid are gaining popularity on the farm, and new scientific understandings should lead to an even brighter future. “I think of humics and fulvics in agriculture as one of the greatest areas of opportunity for a farmer to bring biology into his system,” remarked Dr. Gifford Gillette, head researcher at Redox. “They really meet the n…
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) provides the biggest and what many feel is the best show of its kind in the world. This year’s events in San Diego attracted some 10,000 industry professionals from all over the world. “I love seeing the new products that are coming out and being able to network with friends and other s…
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More than 10,000 turfgrass professionals are meeting in San Diego this week, for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference and Trade Show, the largest event of its kind. The GCSAA show has been a staple for Dean Piller, longtime superintendent of Cordova Bay Golf Course in Victoria, British Columbia. “Well, I think to be suc…
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Weather can be friend or foe to farmers, and two hurricanes since 2023 have been disastrous for many growers in the southern US. Two years after Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc, Hurricane Helene packed an even more powerful punch. Pecan grower Buck Paulk of Shiloh Farms lost 19,000 trees during Idalia, and 23,000 more with Helene. Georgia is the nat…
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Thanks to a program by The Fertilizer Institute, members of Congress are learning more about the essential elements to growing crops. Allen Spray of Willard Agri Service and grower Bryant Lowe of Lakeside Farms in Delaware recently walked the halls of Congress, meeting with elected officials, their staff and Non-Governmental Organizations, to outli…
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Nitrogen has long been the engine that has propelled agriculture to productive new heights. It sparked an agricultural revolution, benefitting farmers and helping feed the world. While nitrogen has many positives, concerns have been raised regarding overreliance and in environmental areas. Dr. Hugh Gorman of Michigan Tech is among those closely wat…
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For many growers, crop nutrition has advanced beyond the traditional NPK strategy of old. ValleyAg Consulting Services owner Tracy Miller works with farmers in California’s San Joaquin Valley to get the best results through the latest nutrition choices. Miller said some of the most promising crop nutrition includes micronutrients like boron, cobalt…
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As owner of ValleyAg Consulting Services since 2010, Tracy Miller works with growers in California’s San Joaquin Valley. His agricultural pedigree is long and impressive. Although he grew up on a family farm and helped his father’s cling peach operation at a young age, his future career course wasn’t cemented until he helped his mother tend to thei…
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Trey Bouler fulfilled a longtime dream when he was named superintendent of a golf course. No doubt, work was needed at the Beau Pre Country Club in Natchez, Mississippi, although he has been more than up to the task. The Beau Pre course is a beautiful one, but it struggled with multiple issues, including algae, encroachment and nematodes. Enter Red…
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Resilience is part of the DNA in agriculture, but there’s a massive difference when the adversity being faced is away from the farm and involves a loved one. Grower James Rickert and his wife Casey faced such adversity when their young daughter Emersyn contracted Hemolytic-uremic syndrome caused by E.coli. Earlier this year, Emersyn battled through…
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The rural-urban divide in our country continues to widen. Mike Twining of Willard Agri-Service, one of our great ag retailers, is working hard to help bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. Twining was among the speakers at TedX Talks in Arizona and Philadelphia. His speeches presented a compelling case for smarter food buying decisions and …
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The start of summer 2025 will mark the end of Michael Parrella’s near decade as dean of the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Parrella also spent nearly 30 years as a key agricultural figure in California at UC Davis and UC Riverside. As retirement nears, Parrella said he’s optimistic that research at the university l…
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As their farm entered a rough patch, fourth generation orchardist Kaitlyn Thornton in Tonasket, Washington, ventured into social media to reach a larger audience. Her engaging approach has elevated her into a popular agricultural influencer, who now regularly reaches millions of people with photos and videos of their apple and pear harvests, cultur…
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Potassium is one of the most used crop inputs. Redox Lead Agronomist John Kelly says it also represents a key opportunity for growers to improve their bottom line. “I often feel like of all of the macronutrients, potassium is the one nutrient that represents opportunities in crops,” he said. “In other words, better potassium nutrition can enhance y…
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N, P and K are standard inputs on farms across the U.S., but new scientific understandings can make a huge difference their efficient use. Phosphorus is fundamental to everything in the plant. It facilitates the transfer of sunlight energy to chemical energy that leads to plant growth. A lot of phosphorus applied in fields gets tied up and never ma…
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Many growers seeking success for the long term continually look for the best technology, including plant nutrition. Biostimulants are a promising frontier for many, and greater scientific understanding of what they can do is helping the process. Distinguished professor Dr. Patrick Brown of UC Davis is one of the world’s foremost biostimulant expert…
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Used advanced data for agronomic decisions continues to gain ground, especially as margins tighten for many crops. Vice President of Product Trials for Total Acre, Brian Mattix, facilitates trials with participating growers to determine the best path to increasing their return on investment. He said analytics can be a huge component to maximizing a…
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Agriculture will play a fundamental role to help ensure good health for future generations. Scientific advancements are key to more nutritious food that is grown in an environmentally and economically sustainable way. Dr. Debatosh Das recently joined the Redox team, and he is diving deeper into helping unlock the full potential of our premium plant…
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As harvest season largely winds down, it’s time to give strong consideration to steps that will aid your crops next year. Proper nutrition is a great way to add carbohydrates to your trees and vines, which provide many benefits. "A lot of the reproductive growth for next year occurred during those stressful months,” remarked Redox lead agronomist J…
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Potatoes are in the upper echelon in importance to the world’s diet, yet many have little idea of what it takes to get them from farm to French fry. Dustin Begovich intends to change that. The Idaho Studio filmmaker is nearly complete capturing two years’ worth of footage, and he soon shift to editing the interviews and activity. The documentary fi…
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Farmers are the key link in keeping bountiful, affordable food to feed the world. There are many others that help growers do their work, including ag retailers. “If you just look at the top 100 ag retailers, as far as the biggest ones in the country, the last couple of years, it has been over $40 billion worth of products and services that have bee…
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American agriculture not only has a wide range of crops and growing methods, there are also a wide variety of backgrounds among the farming community. One case in point is Tommy McMurren of Five Patriots Farms in Illinois, a farmer, veteran, crop consultant and ag history afficionado whose Instagram page, tattooed agronomist, reflects another of hi…
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Third party research is crucial to making sure agricultural inputs work as advertised, and David Holden has been a trusted evaluator for many companies, including ours. Holden Research and Consulting in Ventura County has worked with more than 100 crops, ranging from avocados to zucchini. Holden has carried out at least 750 biostimulant-type trials…
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Thirty years in business is no easy feat. It was in 1994 that Redox started in business and speaker, podcaster and author Damian Mason branched out with independent work. Damian travels across the U.S. for keynote addresses to agricultural groups and hosts three podcasts, including The Business of Agriculture. He provides insight and commentary on …
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Growing up on a farm helped Ben Jauregui form his deep appreciation for agriculture, and it shows in his work. As a Pest Control Advisor working at AgRx, one of our ag retailers, Ben guides decisions for about 1,800 acres of crops on California’s Central Coast, with strawberries commanding the greatest acreage. “The most important thing is trust,” …
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From the small town of Pauanui, New Zealand, to Gonzales, Louisiana, is 8,000 air miles and a world of difference. That’s the trek Mike “Kiwi” Robinson made as a young adult, and he’s now running the highly regarded Pelican Point Golf Club in the Bayou State. Louisiana summers usually come with heat and tremendous humidity, so Mike has countered wi…
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California is a world leader in strawberry production, growing $3 billion of the fruit annually. Getting the most out of the crop was the focus of the annual Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Strawberry Center Field Day. Areas covered included non-chemical pest and disease solutions such as bug vacuums and the use of UV-C light for disease suppression. A my…
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Agricultural research is the cornerstone of productive farms and abundant food. The investment Redox Bio-Nutrients has made continues to grow and pay dividends. “The is really a banner year for Redox,” said Head of Research, Dr. Gifford Gillette. He said the addition of Dr. Debatosh Das to the team and a second year for Faith Talley, who started as…
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Margins for farmers are tight, so there’s more emphasis than ever on finding innovative new ways to innovate and stay in the black. Dave Handsaker is with AGNETWORX in Iowa, which helps efficiently connect farmers to new technology and better understand its effectiveness. He said, with corn and soybean prices down, growers are especially interested…
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Hawk’s Ridge Golf Course in Ball Ground, Georgia, has many rave reviews, and for good reason. However, maintaining the course isn’t easy. The hot, humid climate is a challenge, but course superintendent James Rauhuff and his team do excellent work. Rauhuff credits Redox TurfRx™ as a key part of his success. In fact, his course greens actually aged …
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