Preparation is the first step toward a productive carrot crop.
Before planting begins, soil fumigation helps manage soilborne pests and diseases, creating healthy growing environments that support even crop establishment and productive harvests across the block.
At TriCal New Zealand, we're proud to support growers with practical solutions that lay the foundation for successful seasons.
# Carrots # New Zealand # Soil Fumigation # Soil Health # TriCal New Zealand # Trinity Manufacturing
Teleos is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Rodriguez as President.
Sara joined Teleos in 2021 and most recently served as Vice President of Operations, overseeing global supply chain, customer service, and logistics. In that role, she focused on driving operational excellence and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
Sara brings 20 years of experience in the agriculture industry, with a career spanning commercial and operational roles across several leading agricultural organizations. Before joining Teleos, she held positions with Deere & Co., Dow AgroSciences, and Corteva Agriscience, giving her broad experience and perspective across the agricultural value chain.
As President, Sara will lead Teleos’ strategic direction and execution, with a continued focus on strengthening the business, delivering value to customers, and positioning the organization for long-term growth.
Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and is a graduate of the MS-MBA in Food & Agribusiness Management program through Purdue University and Indiana University, where she was a member of the 2011–2013 cohort.
Sara is based in Lafayette, Indiana, where she lives with her husband and their four children.
The field is preparing for a new strawberry harvest.
Between flowers and fruits that begin to form, the crop is moving towards one of the most important stages of the season. Each new strawberry represents the potential of the next harvest and the work behind its production.
With over 34 years of expertise, TriCal is New Zealand’s largest and more trusted contractor for soil disinfestation. Through our history we have provided professional soil services, better soil disinfestation products, sound advice and have earned a solid reputation for innovation and integrity.
# Chile # Strawberries # TriCal Sudamerica S.A
Here’s a quick look at the harvest from Trident Ag’s Kidney bean soil fumigation trial conducted in Idaho back in December 2025.
The beans are coming in, and our team is keeping a close eye on the harvest to make sure everything is running smoothly. This is just a small glimpse of what we’re evaluating as we continue to learn from this trial.
Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Kidney bean trial!
Founded in 1985, Trident Ag Products is a full-service soil fumigation company serving the Pacific Northwest. They distribute and custom apply registered blends of Methyl Bromide, TELONE™ by Teleos, and Chloropicrin. Trident's goal is to help growers cultivate a safe, healthy, abundant and affordable food supply.
# Beans and Peas # Idaho # Robert Rauert # Soil Fumigation # Soil Health # Trident Ag ProductsBuild a Stronger Foundation for Your Potato Crop
Pre-plant soil fumigation with chloropicrin helps manage soilborne disease pressure, including common scab, black dot, and Verticillium, while supporting healthier root development and more uniform crop establishment.
TriEst Ag Group works with potato growers to develop field-specific soil fumigation solutions based on their soil, disease pressure, and production goals.
Chloropicrin is a federally Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label directions.
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(Read More) # Agricultural Equipment # Reddick Equipment # Reddick FinancingWeather conditions can have a big impact on how effectively irrigation water reaches your crop.
Wind: Strong winds can move water away from its intended application area, increasing wind drift and creating uneven coverage. This can make it harder to apply water uniformly across the field.
Heat: Hot, dry conditions can increase evaporation from the soil and crop surfaces. That means more water can be lost to the atmosphere before it benefits the crop.
So what can growers do?
Understanding weather conditions and adjusting irrigation practices accordingly can help improve water management. Factors such as irrigation timing, system performance, application uniformity, and soil moisture can all play a role in making the most of every drop.
At Landmark Irrigation, we’re here to help growers understand their irrigation systems and find solutions that support efficient, effective water management.
Trical Group's design teams work with our outside sales staff and the grower to develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs that meet the grower's goals and industry uniformity standards. They also will work together to troubleshoot or upgrade existing irrigation systems. Our design team prepares:
At Teleos Ag Solutions, being part of the agriculture industry means more than providing crop protection solutions. It means staying engaged and supporting the organizations and professionals who help move our industry forward.
That’s why we’re proud members of the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA).
CAPCA represents approximately 3,000 Pest Control Advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for California’s food, fiber, and ornamental industries. Its mission is to help PCAs succeed while advancing professional education, stewardship, advocacy, continuing education, and public outreach.
PCAs play an important role in California agriculture—helping growers navigate complex pest pressures, evolving regulations, and the many management decisions required to produce healthy, high-quality crops. CAPCA supports those professionals with reliable information, continuing education, networking, and a voice on the issues affecting pest management in California.
Those priorities strongly align with ours at Teleos. We believe in science-based decision-making, responsible stewardship, continuing education, and ensuring growers and their advisers have access to the tools and information they need to make informed decisions in the field.
We’re proud to support CAPCA and the PCAs who work every day on behalf of California agriculture.
Water is a key resource for the development of each crop.
Good irrigation management allows water to be distributed efficiently, maintain adequate humidity conditions and support the uniform growth of plants throughout the field.
Trical Group's experienced sales teams take the time to understand your custom design needs. They offer a wide range of irrigation products to suit any grower need. Because each farm is unique, we must take equally unique approaches to the products we offer. Our product selection has been intensely vetted by industry experts to ensure the highest quality of service and long lasting durability.
A look at soil fumigation in action in the raspberry fields of Lynden, Washington. Trident Ag applied Pic-Clor 35 at 16.8 GPA as part of the bed preparation process.
From application to the finished bed, precision and consistency matter. We’re proud to put the right equipment, products, and experience to work for growers across the Pacific Northwest.
Trident Ag Products is based in Woodland, Washington. They operate a bulk storage facility in Buena, Washington to serve customers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Trident's goal is to help growers cultivate a safe, healthy, abundant and affordable food supply.
Strawberries in full production, filling the field with color.
A season that reflects dedication, experience and the constant work behind each row. From flowering to harvest, every stage is key to achieving quality fruit.
Trical Sudamérica S.A. serves Argentina, Peru and Uruguay, with a subsidiary in Chile. Trical Sudamérica S.A. is responsible for supplying the growing South American market in regenerative soil treatment for fruit orchard replanting and vegetable establishment.
# Chile # Strawberries # TriCal Sudamerica S.A
"When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization." - Daniel Webster
Today, October 12th, TriCal Group recognizes National Farmers Day and thanks the farmers and growers whose dedication strengthens agriculture, supports our communities, and helps feed the world.
We are proud to support their work through soil health, crop protection, and production solutions for the challenges they face each season.
# Ag Industry # Landmark Irrigation # Reddick Equipment # Teleos Ag Solutions # TriCal Diagnostics # TriCal Group # TriCal Inc. # Trident Ag Products # TriEst Ag Group