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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 […]

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 […]

Educational Outreach: Agknowledge Program in Salinas, California

Posted on September 22, 2023October 18, 2023 by Kristi Sanchez

The Agknowledge Program in Salinas, California, organized by the Grower-Shipper Association Foundation, is an excellent initiative that brings together key stakeholders in the Monterey County community to educate them on critical issues and public policies affecting the local agricultural industry. This program covers a wide range of topics, including food safety, food security, labor, immigration, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Research Foundation Recognizes Student Research in Soil Disease

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by Jeff Vargas

Founded in 1987, the Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Foundation was created in honor of the three founders of TriCal: Richard Storkan, Jerry Hanes and Bob McCaslin. Their spirit still lives on today, as the Foundation continues to further the work of the three founders who were always willing to provide time, money, fumigants, and equipment to further research […]

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.