Dr. Randy Huckaba


Randy (RM) Huckaba
Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba

Dr. Randy Huckaba is the Director of Product Research and Development and Technical Agronomist Teleos Ag Solutions. Randy has a wealth of experience and more than 30 years in the agriculture industry. Randy has a Bachelor of Science in Entomology from University of Florida, a Master of Science in Entomology from North Carolina State University, and a doctoral degree (phD) in Weed Science from North Carolina State University.

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Sweetpotato field trials in Eureka, NC.
Sweetpotato field trials in Eureka, NC.

Dr. Huckaba, USA Sales Manager Bruce Jacobs, Mid-Atlantic TELONE™ Specialist Greg Roberson, and USA Credit Manager Bill Reinbott, Dr. Adrienne Gorny from NC State Extension and consultant Chris Pierce came together plow up, harvest and sort sweetpotatoes for ongoing trials Eureka, NC.

11/20/2024
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Teleos Visits Greenhouse Trials in Murcia, Spain
Teleos Visits Greenhouse Trials in Murcia, Spain

Teleos works with a company called Eurofins Métodos Servicios Agrícolas in Murcia, Spain. The Eurofins team is led by Miguel Angel Diez. Miguel showed us around his greenhouse facility where crop protection trials are currently underway, including trials with TELONE™ and Chloropicrin.

11/18/2024
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Soil Fumigant: Application Flexibility Puts You In Control
Soil Fumigant: Application Flexibility Puts You In Control

For growers, managing soil pests like nematodes, fungi, and organisms can mean the difference between a robust harvest and significant losses. TELONE™ soil fumigant comes into play, offering a solution for controlling a broad spectrum of nematodes and soil-borne pests..

11/5/2024
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The 5 Most Common Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and How TELONE™ Can Help Protect Your Crops
The 5 Most Common Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and How TELONE™ Can Help Protect Your Crops

Plant-parasitic nematodes are some of the most destructive pests in agriculture. With over 4,000 species of plant-parasitic nematodes worldwide, identifying and managing the right ones in your fields is crucial.

11/4/2024
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Sweetpotato harvesting in Eureka, North Carolina
Sweetpotato harvesting in Eureka, North Carolina

Our Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba was in Eureka, NC harvesting a sweetpotato experiment. The test treatments included TELONE™ II as well as TELONE™/Chloropicrin combinations. The results showed TELONE™ provided very good control of the devastating guava root-knot nematode.

11/1/2024
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TELONE™ USA R&D – Sweetpotato Field Trials 2024
TELONE™ USA R&D – Sweetpotato Field Trials 2024

Nematodes are a common pest in sweetpotato-growing areas. This blog post will cover most common and destructive nematode affecting sweetpotatoes in North Carolina—the guava root-knot nematode— and recap a sweetpotato field trial that was done to demonstrate TELONE™ efficacy.

2/29/2024
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TELONE™ USA R&D – Potato Field Trials 2024
TELONE™ USA R&D – Potato Field Trials 2024

Nematodes are a common pest in potato-growing areas, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. This blog post will cover common nematodes affecting potatoes in the Pacific Northwest, and recap a potato field trial that was done to demonstrate TELONE™ efficacy.

2/29/2024
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TELONE™ Japan R&D – Watermelon Field Trials
TELONE™ Japan R&D – Watermelon Field Trials

Watermelons are a popular crop in Japan. Unfortunately, they are also highly susceptible to destructive root-knot nematodes which negatively impact overall yields and fruit quality. Japanese growers know that nothing is more effective against nematodes than TELONE™!

2/29/2024
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TELONE™ and Chloropicrin: A One-Two Punch for Nematodes and Soilborne Diseases
TELONE™ and Chloropicrin: A One-Two Punch for Nematodes and Soilborne Diseases

Agricultural diseases can decimate your crop if you don’t take the proper preventative steps. Nematodes and other soilborne diseases need to be stopped in their tracks—and the right soil fumigation techniques can make all the difference.

6/9/2023
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Why Healthy Roots Matter for Agriculture
Why Healthy Roots Matter for Agriculture

We will explore why healthy roots are essential for crop growth and productivity. A plant’s roots serve as the main pathway through which water and nutrients are absorbed from the soil, and without a vigorous root system, plants cannot absorb enough nutrients to support their growth.

4/28/2023
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What Is Soil Fumigation—And Why Does It Matter?
What Is Soil Fumigation—And Why Does It Matter?

The presence of many common organisms, parasites, and pests can mean the difference between a healthy yield or an off year. Soil fumigation can give plants the best chance possible to grow up and develop, while controlling pests safely and effectively—with lasting results.

3/21/2023
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Introduction To Sustainable Agriculture
Introduction To Sustainable Agriculture

The term sustainability has become more engrained in everyday use, but the term is difficult to define. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines sustainability as “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.”

3/21/2023
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Soil Health: An Overview For Growers
Soil Health: An Overview For Growers

Healthy soil is the foundation for successful agricultural production. One factor that can inhibit soil health is plant parasitic nematodes. Ee will discuss the importance of soil health, how nutrient cycling affects soil health, and the importance of soil fumigation in controlling nematodes.

3/15/2023
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What Are Nematodes?
What Are Nematodes?

Nematodes are incredibly diverse, thread-like roundworms that live in a wide range of soils. Mostly microscopic in size, nematodes have varied methods of survival. A majority of nematodes are microbial feeders found in the soil. They can feed on diverse food sources, including bacteria, fungi, and even other nematodes!

2/27/2023