New CCST Report Highlights the Ongoing Need for Soil Fumigants A newly released study from the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), commissioned by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), underscores the vital role of chloropicrin in modern agriculture. The report confirms that no single alternative can fully replace this key soil fumigant, […]
What is Soil Fumigation, and How Does It Work?Soil fumigation is a pre-planting practice that involves injecting fumigants into the soil to target and manage harmful soil-borne pests and pathogens. This process works by penetrating throughout the soil profile to address threats like nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and insects, which can hinder plant development. By creating […]
Did you know California leads the nation in agriculture, producing over one-third of the country’s vegetables and nearly three-fourths of its fruits and nuts? With its rich soils, diverse climates, and innovative farming techniques, California has cultivated an impressive array of more than 400 commodities, according to California Agriculture 2021. Remarkably, the state is the […]
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 […]
It was an honor to get invited by one of our Scientists, Dr. Kristi Sanchez, to participate in one of her field visits for her Grape Trial in Modesto, CA. It was remarkable to see her in action out in the field, doing what she does best: helping diagnose nematode issues and providing support to […]
The 3rd annual TriCal Group Potato School was a success! We hope you were able to attend the live event that happened on Tuesday, December 13th and interact with our amazing lineup of speakers. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to revisit some of the great content from the school, now you can! […]
The first annual TriCal Group Tree and Vine School was a success. If you were able to attend the day of the event, Thursday – November 10th, we thank you! If you weren’t able to attend, then you can still check out all of the great speaker presentations. The presentations are available on demand now. […]
(TriCal Sweetpotato Trial (Livingston, CA): Harvest) The demand for sweetpotatoes across the United States has increased dramatically for the last several years, reaching its apex in 2015 with record high production of 3.1 billion pounds. In 2021, the average American consumed about 6.3 pounds of sweetpotatoes. Why such increased popularity for this particular crop? Sweet […]
Save the date for: POTATO SCHOOLTuesday, December 13, Register online:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/potato-school-2022-tickets-432993243447 It is FREE and will be a VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENT.Come join us for a robust day of learning and discussion. We have an excellent line-up of speakers planned. Here is who you will hear and what you will learn: Dr. Steve Culman, Washington State University’s Soil Health Endowed […]
Save the date for: TREE & VINE SCHOOL. It is FREE and will be a VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENT. Click here for more information about the event.
