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Redox Bio-Nutrients

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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S3 · E186
Wednesday · 18 min
Powering Winning Agronomy in the Heartland
The Midwest has long been a farming powerhouse, including productive corn and soybean fields as far as the eye can see. At the second annual XPRT Farm Field Day in Missouri Valley, Iowa, growers and industry members gathered to see crops powered by Redox and hear about the decades of science that backs this successful agronomy. “The difference that Redox is making in the Midwest is absolutely tremendous,” said Redox Agronomist Zach Carlson. “It has absolutely been adopted very, very quickly.” One attendee was Tom Haase with TN Ag in Nebraska, a grower, crop advisor and distributor. A top priority is increasing efficiency with nitrogen. “The more money we can save the farmer, the more return on investment he has on the field.” A key component to better optimizing nitrogen, which has multiple benefits, is the breakthrough product, RDX-N®, a patented and potent biostimulant that took years to perfect. Grower Chris Duffy in New York also attended the field day. He said he has significantly increased his use of Redox products, and the results to date have been very promising. “Soil health starts with having a healthy plant,” remarked Kelly Roder of Green Key Ag in Iowa. Roder and Noah Fedders from Green Key were also on hand. “A healthier plant means the less fertilizer used, because we are mineralizing better. It’s a spiral up verses a spiral down.” Find out more about the 500-acre XPRT Farm at redoxgrows.com/xprt/.
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August 19 · 24 min
California's Almond Authority
Mel Machado, Chief Agricultural Officer at Blue Diamond Growers, has seen a lot of change in his nearly 35 years working for the cooperative. Since he started, the statewide crop has more than tripled in acreage, and has grown into California’s second biggest ag commodity. Harvest is underway, and Machado spends virtually every day, traveling throughout the Central Valley visiting with their 3,000 growers and checking crop progress. The current forecast is for 2.7 billion pounds shelled, which would be very close to the 2025 harvest. While harvest is all encompassing, the almond industry has made steady progress in sustainability, refining crucial areas like water use efficiency, habitat management and getting the most from crop nutrition. Machado said this is his dream job. “I get to work with an amazing group of people around the valley,” he said. “The best decision I ever made was to come to Blue Diamond.” Find out more at bluediamondgrowers.com.
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August 12 · 18 min
Boosting Farm Productivity in the Land of Vandals
Idaho’s Palouse Region is off the beaten path for many, but it’s where a significant impact is made to help keep farmers productive and consumers well-fed. With a storied history dating back to the 19th century, the University is Idaho is one of the nation’s premier public research institutions. Redox was provided a campus tour, including the Soil Stewards Farm and Deep Soil Ecotron. "Collectively together we have the opportunity to really lean in and make sure that we're providing as your land grant university the research that's needed to help our producers be successful," remarked Leslie Edgar, J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean of the University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Find out more about the University of Idaho and how it helps farm productivity at uidaho.edu/cals.
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August 5 · 17 min
High Stakes Farming on California’s South Coast
Specialty crop growers on the California Coast operate with elevated risk. Many facets of farming are out of a grower’s control. Chris Oliva is Key Accounts and Southern Sales Manager for AgRx, a leading independent supplier of traditional and organic crop protection and nutrient products, including Redox Bio-Nutrients technology. He said coastal growers face stringent regulation, high land prices and volatile markets, so sound agronomic decisions are a necessity. "I've known these families all my life," Oliva said. "There is a special bond. When we come to them with a product, they trust that this product is going to get them the results that they want." Find out more at AgRx.com.
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July 29 · 18 min
Teamwork and Innovation Drive California Strawberry Success
Just like the industry it is serving, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Strawberry Center has grown a lot in the last decade. This year’s 10th annual field day attracted more than 600 growers, scientists and industry members. While the California strawberry crop value has increased markedly to $3.5 billion last year, work at Cal Poly has intensified. “The three main areas we cover are entomology, plant pathology and automation,” said founding director, Gerald Holmes. “Part of our mission statement is that the research and education that we do addresses grower’s needs. If we’re not doing that, we’re not doing our job.” Automation is a top industry focus because about 60 percent of a grower’s expenses come from labor. Innovations of interest include robotic harvesters, a double-barreled bug vacuum and an autonomous pest and disease control using ultraviolet light. Find out more about the strawberry center at strawberry.calpoly.edu.
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July 22 · 23 min
Faith and Works for the Win
As it turns out, dreams do come true. For Wayne Cawley, it took a broken truck and not so subtle reminders from a preacher and social media to realize his dream to become a farm owner. Today, Redemption Farms in Maryland is a highly successful, 38-acre U-pick farm, featuring a plethora of produce items, such as strawberries, tree fruit, potatoes and pumpkins. Cawley credits his strong faith for providing him the right mental frame and fortitude for success. “The more that I started to lean towards my faith, I wouldn’t say things got better, but the better I got with things,” he said. Cawley utilizes Redox technology on his farm, including diKaP™, Mainstay® Si and Mainstay® Calcium 2.0.
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July 15 · 33 min
Technical Podcast 19: What is The Reckoning and what does it mean for Production Agriculture?
Modern farming has seen many changes over the generations. Understanding the latest technology, including biostimulants and biofertilizers, can be powerful tools to maximizing productivity. DunhamTrimmer Chief Technology Officer Vatren Jurin provides thoughtful insight into this subject with The Reckoning, his Substack of scientific writing rooted in practicality in finding positive outcomes for growers. “Be accountable to what you said to the grower,” he said. “not for one season, but for 35 or 40, because that’s the last span of decision making that our clients have.” Jurin said he wants to see more grower input in new product development, better use of updated agronomic tools and more specialists guiding growers. Find out more at https://dunhamtrimmer.com and https://vatrenjurin.substack.com/.
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July 8 · 18 min
Behind the Scenes with the Redox Research Team
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 helps this effort, and this year’s additions of Sheldyn Rogers, Dallas Cummins, Shianne Bair and Cyrus Taylor have made an immediate, positive impact with their work ethic and quick acclimation. The company’s firm commitment to research is evidenced by a new state of the art laboratory, three PhD’s on staff and the recent addition of Jackeline Garza as Chief Technology Officer.
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July 1 · 27 min
250 Years of Freedom
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 that has existed in this country for individuals and for organizations , and just the growth and the progress that the country has led the world in deserves a moment of praise.” Agriculture has long been a central part of America’s success, as productive farms have yielded abundant food and positive economic impacts. The incredible service by our military has also been crucial, and many veterans are involved in farming. “Patriotism is something that’s ingrained in a big part of our culture,” said Tommy McMurren of Five Patriots Farms in Illinois, whose family has had generations of military service. “I think it’s encoded in our genetics.” While our nation faces challenges, optimism continues to many, including Tyler Adams, Vice President of Sales for Willard Agri-Service on the East Coast. Tyler carried out nine years of active duty in the U.S. Army, including in Afghanistan. “The core of this country is the things I'm really the most optimistic about” Adams said. “It's the ones quietly coaching the kids' sports teams, the ones running the small business, the ones that are raising good kids and families and engaging their communities. They know what America is all about, and that's about working together as a team, building something that's real, showing up.”
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June 24 · 30 min
Sweet Innovation
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 and help major retailers including Costco maintain good supplies for their customers. Shinde said new technology, including biostimulants, offers great promise for productive farming, providing proper research is carried out. “Since I've grown up with this biological pest management, and so I minimize least amount of pesticides and this blueberry operation, I have not used any insecticides because I rely on those natural enemies of all kinds of pests,” he said. “That's helping us pretty well.’
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June 17 · 17 min
Technical Podcast Episode 18- True Difference Makers in Crop Performance
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 with less.” “What we are talking about is continuing with the fertilizer base that people have,” said Redox CEO Darin Moon. “In order to get better ROI, we have to wrap this inside of plant charge balance. The way you deal with plant charge balance is a redox active molecule, properly evaluated, fractionated and put into a product mix, that can literally affect the ability of a plant to absorb energy, create energy flow, improve nutrient efficiency, yield and quality.” Redox RAM Technology is unrivaled in its ability to balance plants, helping growers do more with less and improving performance.
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June 10 · 14 min
Soaring with Eagles
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 array of wildlife, and 160 species of birds, including Bald Eagles. Costner relies on Redox TurfRx products for their impressive playing conditions. “We try to focus on playability a lot,” he said. “That’s how we got into Redox, was getting more into the fast, firm, yet healthy grass plants.” Redox TurfRx® products utilized at Blowing Rock include K+, Linx™, XTraction™, Micro+, OxyCal®, CA, Supreme. Platinum and RDX-N®. Find out more about Josh’s golf course at blowingrockcountryclub.com. It’s the only Seth Raynor-deigned golf course in North Carolina.
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June 3 · 14 min
Sierra Pacific Farms: 21st Century Sustainability
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 pest management. Hayden McIntyre and Allisen Carmichael head their northern division, and utilize Redox products in the farms they work with. Sierra Pacific specializes in citrus and avocados in high- value California agriculture. Ventura County farm ground exceeds $100,000 per acre, on average. Learn more about Sierra Pacific Farms at spfarminc.com.
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May 27 · 11 min
Consensus Building and Elevating Farmers
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 products, which help crops perform better. Key legislation currently being considered would provide a uniform federal definition of plant biostimulants, which would bolster grower confidence. “These are innovative products,” Dunmore said. “They are great for soil health, the environment, and for agriculture as a whole.” Find out more at bpia.org/.
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May 20 · 22 min
From Resilience to Brilliance
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 outside of your control,” said Rachael Laenen, Director of Farming and Operations at Kimball Ranches in Ventura County, California. “But it just means that actually you can really focus on the things that are in your control and do better every day.” This persevering attitude has led to a successful recovery and retooling of their operation, including their crop nutrition. “We were really lucky to come across Redox,” she said. “They have fundamentally changed the way we farm here.” Laenen said Rx Platinum™ has been a crucial part of their young tree establishment program, while Mainstay® Calcium and diKaP have provided major benefits to their older trees. Laenen is the first female chair of the California Avocado Commission’s Board of Directors. She and her father, Gordon, carry on the family farming legacy. Find out more about Kimball Ranches- El Hogar, including their retail sales, at https://www.kimballavocados.com.
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May 13 · 10 min
Here's How Land-Grant Universities help Growers and Consumers
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 Redox Headquarters to strengthen our partnership. "Theory is amazing, but making sure that we can actually apply it so it works for producers is really important," Edgar said. "That's the blessing of being at a land-grant university that we get to do that. The value of us partnering with companies like Redox is that you have the innovation, and that we have the scientists and the students that can work with you and then partner at a really high level."
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May 6 · 18 min
Golf Courses as Living Laboratories for Students
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 you in class, but this is how you apply it in real life,” remarked Dave Phipps, former superintendent and one of the organization’s nine regional representatives. Dave is part of a team passionately working in First Green; connecting students with many relevant topics and making them aware of future job opportunities. A growing area of focus is working with the more than one million FFA students in the U.S.
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April 29 · 10 min
The Rise of Biological Products – Catalysts for Prosperity
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 going to explode here in the United States once we get a clear path to market,” remarked Keith Jones, Executive Director of the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) in Washington, D.C. Jones said a key benefit would be a uniform federal definition on biostimulants, which is being considered by Congress this session. The BPIA's mission is fostering continued improvements to the biological products regulatory process. The industry's leading market research firm DunhamTrimmer expects the global non-microbial biostimulant market will reach nearly $8 billion by 2030. FInd out more at BPIA.org and DunhamTrimmer.com.
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April 22 · 24 min
Season of Perseverance with Jared Brown
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, and so far the results are encouraging. “ We’re going to have RDX-N® across half of our acreage this year,” Brown said. “We’ll have really good data next year to say yes, it definitely paid us by cost savings number one, and number two if we can get a yield increase, it’s just icing on the cake.” Brown was a top performer in nitrogen management trials with the National Corn Growers Association. He said more growers are intrigued with new technology like RDX-N® because low crop prices and high input costs have created more incentives to make efficiency gains.
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April 15 · 12 min
Technical Podcast Episode 17: Smart Choices to Boost Your Yield and Quality
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 nitrogen use by up to 50 percent while maintaining or enhancing performance. “It’s really exciting,” said Redox agronomist AJ Borges. “We want to take back a little bit of control and utilize a product that’s so powerful. RDX-N gives us the opportunity to take the reins back and utilize nitrogen more efficiently.” Borges said he has seen excellent success with diKaP™ with California cherries, as it helps with unform color, improved quality and protection against abiotic stress events, including untimely rains or heat waves. Additionally, he said OsmoFlow™ has been an excellent addition to improve salinity concerns and water efficiency for field corn grown in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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