Redox Grows

Continuing to expand our technology for the betterment of farming is the driving force at Redox. It is passionate quest of our research team, headed by Dr. Gifford Gillette. “It’s an incredibly challenging time in agriculture right now,” Gillette said. “We are doing our absolute best to provide answers and solutions for the challenges that growers face.” Each summer, a group of talented interns he...

Traditional Fourth of July fireworks and festivities will feature a little extra this year, with America’s 250th birthday. It’s a good time to reflect on U.S. history and the foundations for our success.  “There’s so much to be proud of in our countries history” remarked Idaho State Historian, HannaLore Hein. “These different arenas include innovation, development of new technologies, opportunity...

Working along California’s Central Coast, Vishal Shinde excels at two different jobs in agriculture – growing food and helping other growers succeed. Shinde is Research Director at Growers Research and Innovation Network (GRIN). He and his team work with many clients, including Redox, to garner valuable data, including product efficacy.  He also grows organic blueberries, which are in high demand...

Whatever the crop or region, growers prioritize the same things – yield and quality. Understanding the relationship of redox active molecules in maintaining plant charge balance provides a crucial pathway to achieving those goals.  “Energy is either building yield and quality or fixing problems” said Dr. Gifford Gillette, Redox lead researcher. “A redox active molecule enables the plant to do more...

Combine the wisdom of a fifth-generation superintendent with a historic golf course in one of the most picturesque parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and you begin to understand the appeal of Blowing Rock Country Club. This golf course dates back to 1915, and is impeccably maintained by Josh Costner and his team. It fits well into this scenic part of North Carolina’s High Country, which has a wide...

The challenges in agriculture are easy to name and experienced broadly. The opportunities are also there, and Sierra Pacific Farms is helping navigate successful farming for the longterm.  The Southern California-based company began in 1988 and is a professional farm management firm that helps growers with a wide variety of areas, including grove management, development, harvesting, consulting and...

The classic proverb “fortune favors the bold” holds widespread truth, including in agriculture. Thoughtfully incorporating new technology can provide a boost to a grower’s bottom line, which is especially helpful during their current economic difficulties. John Dunmore with the Biological Products Industry Alliance walks the halls of Congress to help provide raise the profile of biological product...

Fortitude is very much a necessary part of the toolkit for successful farming. Those at Kimball Ranches- El Hogar know that as well as any.  One of California’s most devastating natural disasters, the 2017 Thomas Fire wreaked havoc to their and many other farms in their region.  “You could be called crazy for being in partnership with Mother Nature, because as a farmer there are so many things out...

Whether advancements in crops or livestock, upgrading mechanization or efficient use of resources, research carried out by universities has gone a long way to the abundance in agriculture that benefits us all.  It’s a top priority for the University of Idaho, one of the top ag schools in the nation. Leslie Edgar, Dean of the University’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, recently visited...

Golf is far more than a cherished pastime, it’s an immense economic engine, source of jobs and, perhaps surprisingly, an awesome way to learn about science, math and many other vital subjects. The First Green program from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GSCAA) makes this all possible.  “I hear teachers saying things like ‘Hey guys, look at this. This is what I’m teaching yo...

More growers are utilizing biological products on their crops—it’s an emerging category that includes biostimulants, biopesticides and biofertilizers. The global agricultural biologicals market is expected to more than double in value in the next decade. It’s promising technology to help with productivity and many other key areas. “Globally, the biostimulant market is growing, and that market is g...

Planting season is a time for renewal and labor, as the Midwest is home to some 180 million acres of corn and soybeans. There are hurdles every year, and 2026 is no different, with low crop prices coupled with high fertilizer costs. Fourth generation grower Jared Brown in Central Illinois grows 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans. This is his second year working with RDX-N® for nitrogen optimization,...

Spring marks a time for heightened activity in fields and orchards across the nation. The nutrition choices a grower makes go a long way towards determining their outcome at harvest. Redox RAM (Redox Active Molecule) technology helps keep plants in charge balance, so your crops can solely focus on yield and quality. RDX-N® has been an excellent addition in California almond orchards, improving nit...

Success in farming is hard-earned. For the Richardson family in White Marsh, Maryland, their farm involves many family members and has included tremendous labor and innovation for nearly a century. Brian Richardson is the fifth generation of the family working at their farm and grocery store. They are known far and wide for their excellent quality vegetables, including kale, collard greens, tomato...

From greenskeeper to superintendent, Tanner Jacobs has made a steady climb in his young career. He’s in charge at Rocky Bayou Country Club in Niceville, Florida, and obsesses over every detail to provide his customers with the best golf experience. Keeping his turfgrass balanced and perfectly playable is a top priority. “I don’t make a simple soil application without incorporating calcium and Osmo...

Among the watchouts from the Iran War is the supreme challenge of getting key inputs for growers through the Strait of Hormuz.  This has caused price spikes and supply uncertainty during planting season- a crucial period of fertilizer use. Josh Linville of StoneX has spent nearly a quarter century tracking the fertilizer market. He said the situation is terrible in terms of price, but there also h...

Scientific advancement has been a hallmark characteristic of our company, but it needs to be rooted in practicality for the grower. Fortunately these two areas are seamlessly blending with Redox technology. Dr's Gifford Gillette and Debatosh Das play crucial roles in research at Redox Bio-Nutrients. They collaborate and oversee scores of trials done in a variety of locations, including our re...

The Iran War has impacted already volatile fertilizer markets. This has not gone unnoticed in Washington, D.C. “We’re going to finish the war with Iran, and we will accommodate as best we can the American farmer with additional assistance for their increased input costs,” said Congressman Austin Scott, who is Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee. “I believe that additional assistance will...

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...

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 shou...

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, T...

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 intr...

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 le...

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 recor...

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 sessi...