TriCal, Inc. is proud to congratulate Nabin Poudel of the University of Georgia and Shiv Singla of the University of Delaware on being named the 2026 Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Research Foundation Award winners. This year, two students
Why Pre-Plant Decisions Determine Long-Term Orchard Success
Healthy orchards don’t begin at planting—they begin with the soil. Every successful orchard starts long before the first tree goes into the ground. The decisions growers make during the pre-plant phase have lasting impacts on
What Pecan Growers Should Know About Today’s Market
TriEst Ag Group recently hosted Anne Warden, Chief Executive Officer of the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board, for our group of companies. During her presentation, Anne shared valuable insights into the
Why TriCal Supports the Healthy Plants Foundation
At TriCal, our mission has always been rooted in helping growers produce healthy crops through science-based solutions that support productivity, stewardship, and long-term sustainability. That’s why we’re proud to support the Healthy Plants Foundation and
Celebrating 65 Years of TriCal, Inc.
On May 11, 1961, TriCal, Inc. officially began operations in California. Sixty-five years later, we are proud to celebrate a legacy rooted in agriculture. From the beginning, our focus has been simple. Support growers with
Plasticulture Basics Part 2: Broadcast Film and Barrier Technology in Soil Fumigation
Understanding Whole Field Applications While row mulch is installed on individual planting beds, broadcast film is used differently. It covers an entire field during a fumigation application from edge to edge. Broadcast film plays a
Plasticulture Basics Part 1: Understanding Row Mulch in Agriculture
A TriCal, Inc. Perspective Growers across the country rely on plasticulture systems to improve consistency, efficiency, and overall crop performance. One of the most widely used tools in these systems is row mulch, a plastic
Behind the Work: A Look Inside TriCal, Inc.
After sharing a few previews over the past several weeks, we are excited to officially release the full TriCal, Inc. Overview Video. This video offers a closer look at who we are, what we do,
Honoring the Retirement of Steve Koike and His Lasting Impact on Plant Pathology
After an extraordinary career spanning decades of service, research, and leadership, Steve Koike is retiring from TriCal Diagnostics. His retirement marks the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in applied plant pathology and the continuation of
Managing Plant Parasitic Nematodes in California Specialty Crops with Soil Fumigation
Plant parasitic nematodes continue to challenge growers across California, affecting the underground root systems of many high-value crops. These pests are often undetected until damage is already visible. Root knot, lesion, ring, cyst, and dagger