Soil Health Prepares Blueberries for a Healthy Success
Soil health is the foundation of strong, productive crops. Here in Paterson, WA, soil fumigation is underway to prepare blueberry beds for a healthy and successful season ahead. At Trident Ag, we provide the stewardship and support growers need to protect their soil and maximize yields.
Applying Triform 35 on Blueberries
In the Los Angeles ???? area, one of Trical’s specialized teams is applying Triform 35 on a new blueberry project.
During the injection of the product, the team also reprofiles the planting ridges, which not only leaves the optimal ground to receive the plants, but also favors the sealing of the product in the soil, ensuring greater effectiveness of the treatment.
With this application we are looking for:
- Prevent problems caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes and phytopathogenic insects
- Cutting the Allelopathic Substance Cycle
- Boost soil health and crop vigor from the start
TriEst Ag Group Delivers Customized Irrigation Solutions
Maximize the performance and protection of your blueberry fields with precision irrigation and frost protection systems. Whether upgrading or planning a new installation, TriEst Ag Group delivers customized solutions tailored to your operation. Support your crop every season.
Enhance Your Blueberry Fields
Enhance the performance and protection of your blueberry fields with expertly designed irrigation and frost protection systems. Whether you're upgrading an existing setup or planning a new installation, our team at TriEst Ag Group will work with you to develop a customized solution tailored to your operation's needs. Ensure your crop has the support it needs, season after season.
Real Farm Results Start with Precision Irrigation.
TriEst Ag Group is proud to support Walker Farms in Georgia with systems solutions built for performance, sustainability, and long-term success. We bring growers expertly designed systems powered by top-quality products, helping Walker Brothers boost efficiency and crop health.
It's time to plan your Blueberry Planting
Triest Ag Group is a key component in planning to update your blueberry field or installing new irrigation or frost protection systems this year? The Triest team is here to support your goals with tailored solutions that fit your operation’s needs.
Blueberry bushes planted with Chloropicrin better roots
Blueberry bushes planted in soil treated with Chloropicrin develop stronger, efficient root systems, enabling better nutrient uptake and overall plant health. Preparing the soil before planting or replanting sets the stage for optimal root growth and long-term productivity.
Soil Fumigation for a Healthier Blueberry Future
Check out this incredible footage from one of our latest blueberry field projects, highlighting a vital phase in crop preparation—soil fumigation.
Georgia Blueberries are Hitting the Market Soon!
Thanks to great growers, good frost protection, irrigation, and plant nutrition solutions these juicy Georgia Blueberries are getting close to picking and will be in your local grocery stores soon.
TriCal NZ Fumigates Blueberries in the North Island
Trical New Zealand has strategically targeted soilborne pests that contribute to replant diseases in blueberries. Soil fumigation enables Trical NZ to assist growers throughout New Zealand in safeguarding their investments and optimizing production efficiency.
Honeybees enjoying Georgia Blueberry Blooms
Spring is here. It won't be long before there are some sweet Georgia Blueberries ready for picking. This honeybees is still busy enjoying these white blooms before they develop into healthy and delicious berries, ready for your table.
Florida Blueberry Growers Meeting and Field Day
TriEst Ag Group is excited to be attending and exhibiting at the Florida Blueberry Growers Association's Spring 2025 Meeting and Field Day in Citra, FL tomorrow March 6th. If you're there be sure to stop by our table and talk blueberry irrigation and frost protection solutions with us.
Josh Talks More about Frost Protection
Josh Freeman remembers the first time I had a professor teach about frost protection, "I didn’t grasp the concept." These is from one of our customers protecting blueberries in east Georgia last week. It’s a thing of beauty in the morning.
Cold Mornings in Georgia Need Frost Protection
This past week had many cold mornings in Georgia. Thankfully these blueberry bushes are protected from the frost with this frost protection system installed by Triest Ag.
Did you know:
- One large handful (1/2 a cup) of juicy blueberries contains just 44 calories but has 2 grams of dietary fibre and 10% of your daily recommended vitamin C content.
- Blueberries ranked number one in antioxidant health benefits in a comparison with more than 40 fresh fruits and vegetables.
- The blueberry is one of the only foods that is truly naturally blue in colour. The pigment that gives blueberries their distinctive colour—called anthocyanin—is the same compound that provides the blueberry’s amazing health benefits.
- People have been eating blueberries for more than 13,000 years.
- The blueberry (genus Vaccinum) is one of the only commercially-available fruits that is native to North America.
- Blueberries were called “star fruits” by North American indigenous peoples because of the five-pointed star shape that is formed at the blossom end of the berry.
- A single blueberry bush can produce as many as 6,000 blueberries per year.
- British Columbia is the largest highbush blueberry growing region in the world. As a country, Canada ranks third behind the US and Chile. Blueberries are Canada’s most exported fruit.
- The silvery sheen (or “bloom”) found on the skin of blueberries is a naturally occurring compound that helps protect the fruit. This why you should only wash blueberries right before you’re going to eat them. The berries should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep fresh for up to 10 days.
- Consumption of blueberries has been linked to health benefits including a reduced risk of cancer, increased insulin response, a reversal in age-related memory loss, and lowering blood pressure.
