Patiently Bearing Fruit

Being patient is far from easy, but it can be essential in getting correct results, especially in agricultural research. At our Redox Bio-Nutrients office in Burley, Idaho, about 20 acres are devoted to meticulous research to make sure our products are indeed an asset to growers.  The crops and materials used vary, although the common thread is we must be patient and precise in reviewing the benefits our product line has on food grown in America and worldwide.Our current list of crops being grown include alfalfa, corn, tomatoes, honey crisp apples, two varieties of table grapes, and turf.  Crops often start in the greenhouse. Providing that they progress as needed (especially during hot summer months), they next go to pots outdoors. Larger grow-in boxes follow, with one-acre commercial plots the final step at our farm. Every step is carefully monitored and catalogued to help our understanding of how strong the plants are and the efficacy of our products.  Following our on-site trials, we collaborate with independent third parties with the goal of confirming our research on a larger, more commercial scale.  We utilize applied science in our work with a laser focus on the bottom line of growers. To do this, we employ the four Rs of nutrient stewardship: the right source of fertilizer or nutrients, the right rate, right time, and right place.  Understanding these elements help the ultimate goal of getting growers what they need to maximize efficiency and return on investment.  This research is possible through strong coordination, resilience, and teamwork.“That’s Redox to me,” remarked Gifford Gillette, Redox Bio-Nutrients Head of Science. “There’s an energy because of that synergy. There’s talent all around us, and we’re able to help each other be at our best. Ultimately, the part I get satisfaction from is seeing the tests and the trials that we conduct to get to a program that is utilized, not only by one grower, but in many different geographic regions and is successful in many different circumstances. It’s a tremendous thing knowing that we are helping agriculture as a whole conserve natural resources while simultaneously improving the ability to satisfy global food demands. The scientific process is a key component to this end goal and it is a reason why farmers can readily get on board.”