Behind the Work: A Look Inside TriCal, Inc. Posted on February 2, 2026January 31, 2026 by Cat Reyes After sharing a few previews over the past several weeks, we are excited to officially release the full TriCal, Inc. Overview Video. This video offers a closer look at who we are, what we do, and the people and purpose behind our work. TriCal, Inc. has long been committed to supporting agriculture through science-based solutions, […] Continue Reading
Pistachio Soil Fumigation Research: Expanding into a Key California Crop Posted on October 25, 2025October 15, 2025 by Kristi Sanchez Pistachios have become a major area of focus as we expand soil fumigation research into new crop markets. Nearly all U.S. pistachios, about 99%, are grown in California, with production centered in the San Joaquin Valley. The region’s hot, dry climate creates ideal growing conditions, supporting both high yields and consistent quality. This strong regional […] Continue Reading
Protecting the Roots of Success: How TriCal Inc. Helps Keep the Carlsbad Flower Fields Blooming Posted on August 25, 2025August 22, 2025 by Mark Lauman North San Diego County was once the flower capital of the U.S., with over 1,000 acres dedicated to field-grown and greenhouse cut flowers. Today, much of that land has given way to development, but one bloom still stands strong: ranunculus. The roots of this success date back to the 1930s, when Frank Frazee and his […] Continue Reading
Enjoy California’s Bounty: Grown with Pride Posted on December 23, 2024December 18, 2024 by Cat Reyes 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 […] Continue Reading
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 […] Continue Reading
Field Visit for Grape Trial in Modesto, CA. with Dr. Kristi Sanchez Posted on June 27, 2023June 23, 2023 by Cat Reyes 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 […] Continue Reading
TRICAL + LANDMARK IRRIGATION Posted on February 22, 2023March 6, 2023 by Kristi Sanchez Landmark and TriCal have come together as partners in the TriCal Group of companies. All your irrigation and soil health needs under one umbrella. Landmark Irrigation is a turn key irrigation dealer, serving California’s Central Valley Ag industry since 1990. Each irrigation system is personalized to meet the specific needs of the grower. Their services […] Continue Reading
POTATO SCHOOL ON DEMAND Posted on January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 by Kristi Sanchez 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! […] Continue Reading
TREE & VINE SCHOOL RE-CAP Posted on December 20, 2022February 22, 2023 by Kristi Sanchez 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. […] Continue Reading
EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FUMIGANT APPLICATION ON SWEETPOTATO CROP Posted on December 9, 2022September 26, 2023 by Cat Reyes (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 […] Continue Reading