Redox Grows

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, cultural practices and everyday farm life.  As the avera...

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 yield and quality.” Potassium regulates water and...

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 makes it to the plant.  This inefficiency is a grow...

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 experts. He’s the chair of this year’s Biostimulants Wo...

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 grower’s returns. “Data is invaluable if it is ac...

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 nutrition and carefully sourced biostimulants.  H...

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 John Kelly. “There’s a high probability that m...

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 film, SPUDS, should have its first airings in 2025...

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 been provided to farmers,” remarked Daren Coppock, CE...

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 his passions. A common thread among those in agricul...

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 in the last 20 years. He said biostmulants hold p...

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 critical subjects in a way that few others can. He...

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,” he said. “Carrying that relationship with the grow...

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 with well thought out plant nutrition from the Redo...

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 myriad of other issues were addressed, including wor...

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 an intern and now works with the research team on...

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 in increased efficiencies and maximizing producti...

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 in reverse since improvements were made to their n...

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 thrive.  The first new growers introduced to Redox...

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 through harvest, covering many aspects of the indu...

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 Officer Jared Sannar says products that can help pl...

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 perform shows far and wide. Their coordinated maneuvers...

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 served as center director since its inception in 2...

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 business. She also served as the mayor of Parma. “This br...

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 Commission, President of the American Peanut Council,...