Fruit Trees & Vines
Growers in South Carolina are prepping their peach orchards now, ahead of spring plantings in April. While growers do have nematode-resistant rootstock options, Root-Knot nematodes are still a huge threat for peaches in South Carolina.
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Growers in South Carolina are prepping their Peach Orchards now
Growers in South Carolina are prepping their peach orchards now, ahead of spring plantings in April. While growers do have nematode-resistant rootstock options, Root-Knot nematodes are still a huge threat for peaches in South Carolina.
Carlos Garcia featured in American Vineyard, California Fruit and Vegetable
With 50 years in the agriculture industry, 25 of those have been with TriCal Inc. Carlos reflects, “People often say to find a career you’re passionate about, and it won’t feel like work. I’m lucky enough to work with crops I love, and my job feels more like a hobby."
Southeastern Peach, Nectarine, and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension compiled its 2024 Southeastern Peach, Nectarine, and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide. The guide recommends TELONE™ applications "should generally be made in the fall prior to mid-November.
80th Annual Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
The 80th Annual Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA)'s Annual Meeting took place this week on Marco Island, Florida. Our Southeast TELONE™ Specialist Chris Hays attended the event and shared it was a great opportunity to engage with several of Florida's top growers.
Where in the World is Dr. Kristi Sanchez?
May marked the start of Dr. Kristi Sanchez’s (our renowned Nematologist) busiest season, a kick-off to Spring field trials. Here’s a breakdown of the trial sites Dr. Sanchez visited, including detailed insights into her work and that of the TriCal team at each location.
Trical Grape Field Trial (Modesta, CA): Documented Importance of Soil Fumigation
In the Fall of 2019, Dr. Kristi Sanchez began a Grape Field Trial in Modesto, CA, investigating soil fumigation methods and their impact on vineyard performance. The trial focused on assessing TriClor adoption in vineyards alongside the performance of TELONE™ II.
Field Visit for Grape Trial in Modesto, Ca. with Dr. Kristi Sanchez
It was an honor to get invited by one of our Scientists, Dr. Kristi Sanchez. 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 growers throughout the Central Valley.
Tree & Vine School Re-Cap
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.
Growing Greater Grapes – Modesto Trial Update
By utilizing pre-plant fumigants in a vineyard – such as TriClor (Chloropicrin) and TELONE™ II (1,3-Dichloropropene) – growers can reduce the total parasitic nematode pressure within the soil where the grapes are being planted.