Redox Grows

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,...

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 Kelly. Today, Redox technology helps growers succ...

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 get the most out of every acre planted.  He is a...

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 the newer technology has yielded favorable result...

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 Services, has successfully grown crops in creative pla...

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 own records,” he said. “2020 was just a tremendous...

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 said. “It’s all about health. It’s all keeping the...

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 being applied in plant breeding, robotic fruit harvest...

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 Administrations. He is still going strong, providing regular upd...

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 in a lot of these products moving forward, that gro...

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 nutrition program for his crops, including from Red...

Walter Pritchett has done exemplary work at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky, elevating their golf course from unranked status to the top echelon of Golf Digest’s state rankings. One of his keys to success has been a winning nutrition program for his turfgrass through Redox TurfRx technology. “I don’t think I would still be a superintendent, if it wasn’t for the Redox programs that...

The largest single pollination event on Earth is underway in California’s Central Valley, with billions of bees pollinating billions of almond blossoms. It’s a critical stage for almond growing, with sunny skies and light winds beneficial to success. “A week ago, I would have told you there was a little bit of concern, because of the wet weather we were having,” said John Rodriguez, grower rep for...

Author, speaker, farm owner, and podcaster Damian Mason logs extensive air miles, speaking to audiences across the country. A recent stop in Burley afforded him time to tour the Redox Bio-Nutrients Headquarters and research farm. Mason came away with positive impressions after he visited with Redox CEO Darin Moon, grower Blake Matthews, and Rocky Mountain Agronomist Jared Cook. “I like what I saw...

Every year, thousands who work hard to make sure golf experience is the best it can be get together for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Show.  For the first time in nearly 40 years, the event was held in Phoenix, with thousands from throughout the U.S. and overseas on hand. The conference and show are a great opportunity for those in the industry to ensure the indust...