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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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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. Bio-stimulants 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 bio-stimulant expe…
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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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The Midwest is a powerhouse in food production, with more than 127 million acres of crops. Corn and soybeans are by far the largest acreage in the region. Buoyed by our 30-year track record in other larger agricultural regions, we have expanded our reach into America’s Heartland, providing flagship and new technology to help corn and soybean crops …
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Agriculture is fundamental to all, yet precious few understand all that it takes to get food from farm to fork. Dustin Begovich is on a mission to boost ag literacy in an engaging way. As head of Idaho Studio, he has embarked on a year-long project to make a full-length documentary movie. SPUDS will chronicle the 2024 potato season, from planting t…
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The West is in the middle of a record-shattering hot spell, fueling concern that crops and turfgrass could be harmed. Fortunately, there are ways growers and golf course superintendents can help this situation. Redox Bio-Nutrients has an array of technology to help plants through abiotic stress events such as excessive heat. Redox Chief Agronomic O…
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From humble beginnings on a Georgia farm, Donnie Cochran has soared to heights few have experienced. Cochran broke historic barriers as the first African American pilot in the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, as well as the first African-Americana Commanding Officer and Squadron Leader. The Blue Angels showcase patriotism and incredible skill as they perfo…
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California is a powerhouse for strawberry production, growing about 85 percent of the U.S. crop. Berries are susceptible to insect and disease pressure, and that’s where the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Strawberry Center comes into play. “Pathology, entomology, and innovation – those are the three areas of emphasis for us,” said Gerald Holmes, who has …
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The best sustained success in agriculture happens with a healthy growing environment. The University of Idaho’s new Center for Plant and Soil Health in Parma is a welcome addition to the landscape. “The new center is a much-needed advancement,” remarked Margie Watson of J.C. Watson, an onion grower-packer shipper with more than a century in busines…
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Georgia is far and away the nation’s leading peanut producer, with annual production greater than the next six states combined. One of their leading voices is Tyron Spearman, who has been working in a variety of different jobs in the peanut industry for more than 50 years. His resume includes a decade as Executive Director of the Georgia Peanut Com…
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While much in agriculture and the science behind crop nutrition have changed since Redox Bio-Nutrients started business in 1994, our company’s founding principles have not. Integrity, sound agronomic knowledge, and the continual quest for scientific advancements have defined Redox since the first days Darin and Val Moon started operations with John…
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The Southern California Coast maintains a strong agricultural industry despite a host of challenges, including ever-marching urbanization. A sometimes-overlooked key to productive farming is the role agronomists play in guiding positive outcomes. Working in the Oxnard area, Fernando Mendez of Buttonwillow Warehouse Company is among those working to…
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The California Coast is where a significant amount of the nation’s vegetables is grown, but that bounty doesn’t always come easily. Frankie Orozco grows for Dole Fresh Vegetables in the Oxnard area, working with his team to grow crops including celery and romaine lettuce. He works with Redox Bio-Nutrients to provide nutrition for his crops and said…
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Farmers far and wide face challenges in growing crops, but growers in highly-urbanized Southern California navigate through a rather-unique set. Home to more than three million people and stunning real estate value, Orange County farmers continue to grow a variety of high value crops. Mark Lopez, Vice President of Orange County Land Management Serv…
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California supplies 95 percent of the U.S. avocado crop, although growers don’t always have an easy path to success. In Ventura County, grower Jason Cole continues their family avocado heritage that his grandfather started more than 50 years ago. He credits a new nutrition program as part of their successful farming formula. “We keep breaking our o…
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Brian Bonlender has found a great formula for running a successful golf course. As longtime superintendent at the historic West Bend Country Club in Wisconsin, he overseas an experienced staff and keeps the course in great shape through a strong nutrition program of Redox TurfRx products. “The healthier the plant, the easier your job becomes,” he s…
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No subject in technology garners more interest than artificial intelligence. The days of AI as futuristic science fiction are in the past. The use of AI in farming is growing, and it holds a lot of promise, according to UC Davis Professor, Isaya Kisekka. “AI has been applied to a lot of aspects in agriculture,” Kisekka said. “For example, it’s bein…
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Federal Ag policy is complicated and crucial for growers across the country. Fortunately, there are analysts like Jim Wiesemeyer to help clarify and contextualize action from the nation’s capital. Wiesemeyer works at Pro Farmer and has served as one of the top ag policy analysts for decades – all the way back to the Reagan and Carter Administration…
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U.S. growers have benefitted from better machinery, improved varieties, and hi-tech advancements. Biostimulants are an emerging frontier in growing healthy, abundant crops. While plant biostimulants have yielded many positives, additional effort is needed to add clarity and consistency to their definition and regulation. “We really feel confident i…
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Georgia row crop farmer Winston Rentz has a busy and productive life. The third-generation grower farms peanuts, cotton, blueberries and cattle. He and his wife, Beth, also raise three young children. Farming is a balancing act, but Winston said he benefits from many positives- a supportive wife, hard-working father, solid labor force, and strong n…
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