Agriculture Prospers from a Strong Next Generation
The average U.S. grower is over 58 years of age. The number of family farms in America is shrinking. For health and the well-being of our country, we need a strong contribution from the next generation. Fortunately, there’s a growing number of talented younger people getting involved.Allisen Carmichael, Director of Operations with Sierra Pacific Farms in Ventura County in Southern California oversees day to day operations of their management of citrus and avocado orchards.She said they take a regenerative approach to farming, with an emphasis on healthy soil.“The best thing we can do to combat Mother Nature is to be prepared for it,” she remarked. “If we have healthy trees, then we are put in a better position to avoid as much crop loss as possible.”Carmichael said Redox products are part of their crop nutrition, adding “they are high quality and help us enhance our plant’s ability to uptake nutrients.”
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Navigating a Successful Summer
Sunny, warm conditions are key to crop development, but how can growers protect their crops when the inevitable heatwave hits?Fortunately, Redox provides great technology to keep plants strong. diKaP® includes a powerful biostimulant along with excellent phosphorus and potassium nutrition to maintain plant respiration during stress events. The end result often leads to more favorable yield and quality during harvest.Redox Chief Agronomic Officer Jared Sannar said other key mid-season nutrition options include H-85®, Mainstay® Si and Supreme®.He said it’s very satisfying to help reduce stress in crops and for growers, who have such a large investment at stake.“Hitting the yield, hitting the quality at a budget is so important, and that’s one part that we can help with,” he remarked.
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The Necessity of Innovation
Long term success in agriculture greatly benefits from smart innovation. New technology is not only tractors and software, it also includes crop nutrition.Christopher Hight at Bonipak Produce in Santa Maria, California, is constantly innovating. As lab manager of a large grower/packer/shipper, his job includes in house soil testing and on-site tank mixing. He’s a certified crop advisor and helps growers achieve nitrogen management plans. His nutrition program includes Redox technology to grow several dozen crops, which ultimately end up with customers far and wide through outlets such as Costco and Safeway.Christopher will soon achieve a PhD from UC Davis in Soil and Biogeochemistry.
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How Data Drives better Farming Decisions
Those savvy enough to continually evaluate data have an edge on keeping their business successful. David Holden of Holden Research and Consulting in Ventura County California has for many years helped companies, including Redox, evaluate products for their effectiveness.His research has included more than 750 biostimulant type trials in the last 20 years, and Holden said well-researched biostimulants can significantly help growers.“Generally, biostimulants are going to make a grower money,” he said. “There’s going to be a return on investment. I see them as insurance policies.”Holden said stress relief is one of the biggest biostimulant benefits. One research focus he hopes will be emphasized is the “why” behind how this technology works.
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The Real-Life Indiana Jones
The movie character Indiana Jones is one of the most iconic and adventurous characters in history. While Harrison Ford carried out his impressive acting as Indy, Dr. Richard Hansen has carried out similar adventures in real life – with a few major differences.“Before he crashed in the airplane, he always jumps out and saves himself. We stay on the airplanes until after they crash,” Hansen said. “Indiana Jones was out plundering archeological sites to get the famed treasure. Our objectives aren’t the artifacts. Our objective is to tell the story. The artifact is a consequence, not the objective.”Hansen is a world-renowned archeologist who has mapped and excavated 56 ancient cities in Central America, as part of the Mirador Basin Project.He has spent 42 years working in the jungle, with jaguars, poisonous snakes and drug runners nearby. The Idaho native also has a long farming history, and supports learning from past civilizations for brighter, more sustainable future for our food and natural resources.
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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