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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 that build a strong foundation for growers across America and throughout the world.
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The conflict in Iran has added yet more uncertainty to fertilizer availability. This is concerning to many in agriculture, as significant input purchases still need to be made before peak planting season. “We still need to import about 25 percent of our spring need,” said Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, which represents producers, wholesalers and retailers. “All it takes is one event like this to really mess things up. I’m very concerned.” Rosenbu...
Maintaining plant charge balance is crucial in all types of agriculture, including turfgrass. Longtime superintendent Dean Piller with Cordova Bay Golf Course includes Redox TurfRx technology in his turf care. A new product he has studied extensively is OsmoPro™, which provides incredible stress relief and is now a fixture on his course. “At the time of the year that we should be shining, we should be five-star rating, that’s when we’re struggling the most with abiotic stress,” Piller s...
Sometimes opportunity presents itself during challenging circumstances. The downturn in the agricultural economy may be one example. Tom Haase with TN Ag works with growers on their crop nutrition, including Redox Bio-Nutrients technology. He also grows crops near Albion, Nebraska. With crop prices struggling, input costs high and the likely future for basic fertilizer is only trending upward, Tom emphasizes improving soil health, doing more with less and reallocating dollars for ...
California is not only the largest agricultural state, but it’s also the most diverse, with several hundred crops grown. There may be a new major crop in the Golden State – agave. Stuart Woolf heads a large family farm in Fresno County, and has seen excellent agronomic success growing 450 acres of agave. The crop uses a small fraction of the water when compared to many other crops, and it has intriguing market potential for spirits and as a sweetener. This crop may turn into an excellen...
Growers looking to boost crop yield and quality can benefit from new technology - not more fertilizer. Understanding the power of RAM Technology and premium Redox bio-nutrients can help farmers do more with less through improved metabolism and utilization of nutrients. “We are quantifying quality of result, not quantity of result,” remarked Redox Bio-Nutrients CEO, Darin Moon. “In the end, that leads to higher yield and quality every time,” he said. Redox products are specifically designed to...
The food we enjoy every day is a remarkable success story. Growing the perfect peach is no easy feat. In California's San Joaquin Valley, John Johnston is carrying on a family farming legacy that started in 1919. Johnson peaches are well known for their flavor and consistent high quality. John incorporates several products from Redox Bio-Nutrients to help maintain his impressive track record, including Supreme™, diKap™ and Banx®. California grows about 70 percent of the U.S. peach crop...
Those in agriculture face daily challenges. In Central Oregon, grower Rob Galyen not only persevered through drought, he also fought and won against an insidious and unlikely foe for his age: fast moving cancer. Through his family support, fortitude and an aggressive treatment program, Rob is now cancer free. Rob said it his family was his anchor through grueling treatments, including 36 sessions of radiation. “They’re the reason to my why, plain and simple” he said. Galyen...
Quantification is crucial to successful farming. With The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) granting certification to Mainstay® Si, Redox Bio-Nutrients is the only company with two certified biostimulants. Last fall, TFI certification was given to Mainstay® Calcium 2.0. Redox Lead Agronomist John Kelly comments on the importance of the independent and rigorous certification, and the beneficial role Mainstay® Si plays for crops.
Americans eat more than 200 pounds of meat per person per year. One byproduct of meeting that demand is manure, as nearly 9 billion pounds of livestock manure is generated daily. Transforming livestock waste into the most useful form of plant nutrition is the pursuit of people like Abe Sandquist. The former federal soil conservationist started Natural Fertilizer Services 18 years ago. “We need to be constantly figuring out how are going to take these nutrients and recycle them,” he said, “You...
How do you combat low returns? Be adaptive. Using Redox Bio-Nutrients technology affords the flexibility and specificity needed to succeed, even in a down economy. In this episode, Redox agronomists Jeff Yoder and Bill Schwoerer outline growing strategies that allow for flexibility in the field, while still achieving strong yields and quality. Their recommendations include RootRx® for crop establishment, optimizing nitrogen through RDX-N®, adding vital calcium nutrition through Mainstay...
The Great Basin region features diversity of crops and weather that can change remarkable fast. Redox Sales Agronomist Brett Reed works with many growers to ensure their crops are performing at their peak. He said a crucial factor for success among any field is achieving plant charge balance, where the focus is on charge per acre, not pounds of material applied per acre. Reed said bio-nutrition, combining carefully-sourced nutrients with biostimulants, provides an incredible syner...
For five generations spanning nearly a century, Pennsylvania’s Pine Valley Farms has been the epitome of two hallmarks in farming- premium quality and maximum yield. Grower Kegan Wright and his family devote significant hours on their farm and greenhouses, growing an A-Z list of produce. Their customer base is varied, including three retail outlets. Prioritizing the most effective nutrition, including a host of Redox technology, has been a big part of their consistently strong yields an...
Accurate data about meaningful technology is vitally important to productive farm fields. The Redox Research Farm is not only comprised of two PhD’s, but significant work is also carried out by the balance of the farm team. The group works cohesively to maintain the crops on the Research Farm, as well as collect data that helps prove out the breakthrough technology provided by Redox. “In order for farming to survive, we have to change the way we’re doing things,” said Faith Talley...
California grows 90 percent of the nation’s strawberries, and many people are devoted to ensuring continued success for this $3 billion industry. The Cal Poly Strawberry Center has been a model for practical research, with continued innovations in pest and disease fighting, as well as technology advancements. One of the more visually captivating new technologies is a robotic harvester. After years of trial and error, there’s renewed optimism it will one day be a commercial reality. “There’s a...
Providing growers with effective plant nutrition is a balancing act alongside regulation and consumer demands. Independent Ag Retailers, including AG RX along California’s Central Coast, play a pivotal role. AG RX CEO Brian Lish said their expertise and product flexibility help them provide the best solutions to growers. “At times I eat at McDonalds and it’s going to be the same just about everywhere you go,” he said. “I don’t believe in a McDonalds approach to ag retail. Our 21 pest control ...
Aptly known as America’s breadbasket, the U.S. Midwest is a powerhouse for corn and soybean production. Growers with generations invested in the land often seek ways to stay competitive during frequently volatile times. The Redox Midwest team has generated growing interested in our bio-nutrition technology, combining highly efficient, impeccably sourced plant nutrition with synergistic biostimulants. A key tool to help showcase Redox technology is the XPRT Farm in Missouri Valley,...
The dairy industry is not only a massive part of agriculture, but also a critical part of the U.S. economy and our nation’s food security. The University of Idaho’s CAFE Project will provide a major boost, as the nation’s largest research dairy is on track to be up and running next spring. This high-tech facility will comprehensively cover major facets of the dairy industry, to help quantify and ensure healthy, productive herds. “From an environmental perspective, this facility is going...
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. “What Redox brings to the table are solutions that work.” Tarp said some of his favorite Redox products include H-85™, Rootex™ and Roo...
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 Farms in Ventura County in Southern California oversees day to day operations of their management of citrus and avocado orchards. She said they take...
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 result often leads to more favorable yield and quality during harvest. Redox Chief Agronomic Officer Jared Sannar said other key mid-season nutrit...
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