Today, we recognize International Day of Women and Girls in Science by celebrating the incredible women of TriCal Diagnostics. In the lab and beyond, their expertise, precision, and dedication drive the science behind the solutions we deliver to agriculture every day.

We are proud to highlight the talented women whose work supports growers, advances innovation, and upholds the highest standards of quality and stewardship.

It’s National Sweetpotato Month, a time to recognize one of California agriculture’s important specialty crops. At TriCal Inc., we work alongside sweetpotato growers to support healthy soil and strong crop establishment through professional soil fumigation services.

Healthy soil plays a key role in supporting root development and overall crop performance, helping sweetpotato fields get off to a strong start each season.

A sweetpotato field in Atwater, CA, is being soil fumigated with TELONE™ II to help manage root-knot nematodes and support healthy root development. This treatment provides growers with a stronger start to the season by creating optimal growing conditions for a productive crop.

Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive field, and we are committed to helping growers achieve reliable results year after year

California’s specialty crops face major pressure from plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) attacking roots underground.

Top offenders include root-knot, lesion, ring, cyst, and dagger nematodes, all capable of stunting plant growth and reducing yields.

Plant parasitic nematodes cost California growers millions each year by damaging the roots of:

• Almonds
• Grapes
• Citrus
• lVegetables
• Strawberries

TriCal was founded in 1961 by three young men – Richard Storkan, Jerry Hanes, and Robert McCaslin – who were on a mission to carry out commercial soil fumigation by specialized methods.

Before you plant your next orchard, schedule your almond soil treatment with TriCal, Inc. Soil health is the key to a strong start and long-term productivity. Our proven treatments help protect against pests and soil-borne diseases, creating the ideal environment for healthy roots, resilient trees, and higher yields.

TriCal Group works closely in collaboration with universities and researchers to protect our food supply and health. The chemicals we use are registered in varying chemical formulations for maximum performance, safety, and environmental health. All have been listed as exempt under EPA residue tolerance, meaning no resulting residue in or on food grown after soil treatment with these chemistries.

Preparing healthy soil is the first step toward a productive almond orchard. This field in Ripon, CA, was soil fumigated by TriCal Inc. to help manage soil-borne diseases and create the best environment for strong root development and long-term orchard success.

Healthy soil builds healthy trees, and it all starts here.

Soil Fumigation promotes a healthy root system for potatoes, onions, carrots, strawberries, melons, nuts, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes, tree fruit, peppers, eggplants, flowers, nurseries and more. Soil fumigation provides benefits to both consumer and grower.

TriCal Inc. provides soil fumigation services designed to give strawberry growers the best start possible. By preparing the soil ahead of planting, we create the foundation for healthier plants, stronger root systems, and more resilient fields with reduced pest and disease pressure.

Take a look at this soil fumigation process in this Santa Maria strawberry field and discover how TriCal can help your crop reach its full potential.