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.

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.

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/.