With its rich soils, diverse climates, and innovative farming techniques, California has cultivated an impressive array of more than 400 commodities. Remarkably, the state is the sole producer of key crops such as almonds, artichokes, celery, garlic, kiwifruit, and walnuts
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.
- Dean Storkan, TriCal President