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CAPCA at 50: Supporting PCAs and Advancing Agriculture

Posted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Cat Reyes

This year, CAPCA hosted its 50th Annual Conference & Agri-Expo South at the Disneyland Hotel, an event that brought together industry leaders, including TriCal Inc. & TriCal Diagnostics, to network and stay informed about the latest advancements in agriculture. For more information, visit their website at www.capca.com. What is CAPCA and Why is it Important? […]

TRICAL INC. WOMEN IN AG CAMPAIGN

Posted on August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 by Cat Reyes

For the past two months (July and August), TriCal Inc. has been proudly promoting our Women in Ag campaign across our social media platforms. We hope you’ve been following along as we have introduced the remarkable women in agriculture who are part of our team. These women are essential to our organization, and our success […]

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE THE ALMOND ALLIANCE ON YOUR SIDE

Posted on June 24, 2024June 20, 2024 by Cat Reyes

TriCal Inc. is a proud member and was a sponsor of The Almond Alliance Convention’s recent “Breaking out of the Shell” event. This year’s convention featured dynamic and engaging presentations, interactive networking opportunities, and expert insider perspectives. The Almond Alliance convention is not only a hub for institutional knowledge but also fosters strength, strategy, unity, […]

An In-depth Chat with Ian Hudson, PCA/Manager

Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 by Cat Reyes

This month, we had the opportunity to interview Ian Hudson based in Hollister, CA, for an in-depth chat about his role as a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) / Manager with TriCal Inc.: What is your role in the company? I work as a salesman covering Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties. Additionally, I help […]

Meet Paul Cardinalli, PCA/Salesman

Posted on April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by Cat Reyes

TriCal Inc. is proud to introduce Paul Cardinalli, one of our Pest Control Advisors (PCA) and salesmen based in Oakdale, CA. Paul has been an integral part of the TriCal team for 7 years, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise. His journey with us began as an intern while attending Cal Poly, and upon graduating, Paul seamlessly […]

PISTACHIO FIELD TRIALS: DECREASED NEMATODE DENSITIES PART 2

Posted on March 11, 2024March 6, 2024 by Kristi Sanchez

In 2022, the pistachio industry contributed over $6.4 billion to California’s economy, ranking as the fourth-largest agricultural commodity in the state, following milk, almonds, and grapes. Our goal is to assess the impact of soil fumigation on pistachio orchard establishment, tree growth, and the potential acceleration of early yields. Last year, we initiated two multi-year […]

Stewardship Keeps Us All In Business

Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 by Cat Reyes

Being a good steward means taking care of what is yours, and at TriCal Inc. we prioritize the careful and responsible management of what has been entrusted to us. It is our job to have a strong team, to offer the highest quality products and services, to follow all laws and regulations, and to meet […]

CALIFORNIA IS NUTS

Posted on January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 by Cat Reyes

We would like to thank the Almond Board of California once again for hosting the 51st Annual Almond Conference and for allowing us to represent our company, share our knowledge and connect with others in the industry. The conference was an excellent opportunity to further support the Almond Industry beyond sponsorship and field trial research […]

Introducing Landmark Irrigation

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Cat Reyes

You have counted on TriCal for soil fumigation and soil health, count on Landmark Irrigation as your full-service irrigation dealer. TriCal is excited to announce its new partnership with Central Valley-based Landmark Irrigation. Since 1990, Landmark Irrigation has brought old school craftsmanship complemented by modern design and technology to the field of agriculture, dealing with […]

OPPORTUNITIES IN PECANS

Posted on October 20, 2023October 23, 2023 by Cat Reyes

The TriCal Group recently hosted a meeting and had Samantha McLeod, Executive Director of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association and Editor of Pecan Grower Magazine speak to us and share information about the U.S. and Georgia pecan market. We’d like to thank Samantha again for her time and for sharing with us. If you didn’t […]

Ag News: A blog by Dr. Mike Stanghellini, Dr. Kristi Sanchez & Guests

Our Authors

Dr. Mike Stanghellini
Director of Research & Regulatory Affairs Dr. Mike Stanghellini received a dual-major Ph.D. in Entomology and Horticultural Science with a minor in Plant Pathology from North Carolina State University. Since 2005, he has served as the TriCal liaison to federal, state, and international regulatory agencies, agrochemical companies, grower organizations, and third-party research entities. Mike directs and supervises our research on product defense, new product registration, and lab/field research on soil fumigants, novel products, and non-fumigant soil pest control tactics.

Dr. Kristi Sanchez
Senior Researcher and Nematologist Dr. Kristi Sanchez received her Ph. D. in Plant Pathology, specializing in Nematology, from the University of California, Davis. She has over a decade of combined research and field experience with UC Davis, the agrichemical industry, and the Plant Pest Diagnostics Center with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Kristi’s expertise includes pest management of nematodes, morphological and molecular diagnostics of plant parasitic nematodes, and the development of experimental assays for nematode studies in the lab and field. Kristi is a regular invited speaker on topics related to soil health, nematode control, and integrated pest management in orchards.