2023 Trial: Impacts of Soil Fumigation of Tobacco
Impacts of Fall & Spring Fumigation of Tobacco
The Badger Common’Tater: An Interview with Josh Mays of TriEst Ag Group
Soil to Substrate: Key Irrigation and Fertigation Ideas for Long Cane Raspberries
The Importance of Irrigation in Pecan Production
Happy National Ag Day!
Green Beans: Low Rate Fumigation Trial
Potato School On Demand
Tree & Vine School Re-Cap
Potato School Coming December 13
Ag News | By TriEst Ag.
- 2023 Trial: Impacts of Soil Fumigation of Tobacco
In our last post we covered the Impacts of Fall & Spring Fumigation of Tobacco. Based on the findings from those trials in 2021 and 2022 TriEst wanted to take a deeper look at finding unique application and timing solutions to better meet a grower’s nematode and disease pressures. The 2023 trial focused on sampling… Read more: 2023 Trial: Impacts of Soil Fumigation of Tobacco - Impacts of Fall & Spring Fumigation of Tobacco
This project was established in East Central NC originally in 2021 to evaluate the effects of TELONE ™ II and Chloropicrin (PIC) on nematode suppression, Granville wilt suppression, and tobacco yield and quality. Yield losses from crop “melting” late season have become common in the greater tobacco production regions. This is a complex issue of… Read more: Impacts of Fall & Spring Fumigation of Tobacco - The Badger Common’Tater: An Interview with Josh Mays of TriEst Ag Group
Today, we’re absolutely thrilled to share some news with you. The July issue of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association’s The Badger Common’Tater features a wonderful, in-depth interview with our own Corporate Agronomist, Josh Mays! This entertaining conversation delves into Josh’s background, why he joined the company, the innovative techniques that TriEst uses, and… Read more: The Badger Common’Tater: An Interview with Josh Mays of TriEst Ag Group - Soil to Substrate: Key Irrigation and Fertigation Ideas for Long Cane Raspberries
The Comparison Traditional soil production for soft fruit crops is a buffered system that is slow to change, whether good or bad. Fertigation mistakes in a traditional soil system isn’t necessarily going to be detrimental, or result is major pH or nutrient changes. For the same reasons, soil deficiencies or incorrect pH ranges are more… Read more: Soil to Substrate: Key Irrigation and Fertigation Ideas for Long Cane Raspberries - The Importance of Irrigation in Pecan Production
Three of the most important factors in pecan production are: Water, Water and Water! Pecan trees have high water requirements, as much as 350 gallons per tree per day for mature trees. In addition, they have been shown to take most of the water they require from the upper 32 inches of the soil profile… Read more: The Importance of Irrigation in Pecan Production
Recent Posts
- 2023 Trial: Impacts of Soil Fumigation of Tobacco
- Impacts of Fall & Spring Fumigation of Tobacco
- The Badger Common’Tater: An Interview with Josh Mays of TriEst Ag Group
- Soil to Substrate: Key Irrigation and Fertigation Ideas for Long Cane Raspberries
- The Importance of Irrigation in Pecan Production
- Happy National Ag Day!
- Green Beans: Low Rate Fumigation Trial
- Potato School On Demand
Meet the authors.
Chad Hutchinson
Chad Hutchinson is the Global Director of Potato Research and Market Support for TriEst Ag and its umbrella company, the TriCal Group. He received his degree in Plant Physiology/Horticulture from Purdue University in 1997. Chad was on the faculty of the University of Florida and the state potato specialist for ten years. He has worked with potato producers around the world on topics ranging from variety selection, crop nutrition, soil health, and soil disease suppression helping potato farmers be successful. He is recognized by his peers for his knowledge of crop production and soil fumigation practices and their influence on potato crop yield and quality. Chad is a regular invited speaker globally on topics related to soil fumigation, soil health, and potato crop production.
Joshua Mays
Joshua Mays serves as the Corporate Agronomist for TriEst Ag Group. He focuses on providing sales and product support through agronomic research, crop production systems development, and soil fertility practices. Josh has worked predominately with commodity and specialty crop production in North Carolina. He was previously employed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a Regional Agronomist, focusing on crop fertility programs and soil/tissue analysis. His background includes working closely with growers to incorporate hemp into their portfolios, building the agronomic program and providing in-the-field education and support. He has also developed research protocols and managed farm projects in peaches, strawberries, blueberries, caneberries and traditional row crops. Josh began his career in agriculture as the Owner/Operator of Full Circle Agronomics, a crop consulting business that specialized in variable rate fertility programs and integrated pest management. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Agricultural Education & Professional Service from North Carolina A&T State University. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Turfgrass Management from North Carolina State University.