Economic uncertainty in farming makes it more important than ever for farmers to maximize every crop yield. In Burley, one company is expanding its ability to supply farmers in Idaho and around the world with solutions to help them succeed. Despite challenging conditions in agriculture, Jim Morris sees opportunity in Redox Bio-Nutrients' expansion in Burley. The locally run international agricultural company is doubling down on helping farmers navigate difficult times.
"It's a difficult time for agriculture; crop prices are low. We have trade disputes going on throughout the world, input costs are high," Morris said.
Redox Bio-Nutrients produces products that help plants better utilize available nutrients. The company maintains an on-site greenhouse to continuously evaluate how well its products perform, enabling year-round studies.
Research Technician Faith Talley explained their testing process while showing off their jalapeño pepper trial in the greenhouse.
"We do a lot of our trials here in the greenhouse, and behind us here we have our jalapeño pepper trial," Faith said.
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