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
Potato School Coming December 13 Posted on November 29, 2022February 22, 2023 by Kristi Sanchez 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 […] Continue Reading
Tree & Vine School Coming November 10 Posted on October 13, 2022February 22, 2023 by Kristi Sanchez 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. Continue Reading
Soil Fumigation: Helping to Overcome Destructive Crop Pests Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Jeff Vargas Destructive pests – such as nematodes, fungi, insects, weeds, and other pathogens – can be devastating to a crop. Many times, these pests are actually a non-native, invasive species that readily establish themselves throughout farms within California and other parts of the U.S. Did you know, on average, that California alone acquires 9 new invasive […] Continue Reading