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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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The Importance of Irrigation in Pecan Production

Happy National Ag Day!

We’re proudly celebrating this year’s National Ag Day. Farmers and our ag communities are the backbone of our country. So...
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Happy National Ag Day!

Green Beans: Low Rate Fumigation Trial

Building off of our traditional success in tobacco and our more recent watermelon results in 2020-2021, we wanted to trial...
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Green Beans: Low Rate Fumigation Trial

Potato School On Demand

The 3rd annual TriCal Group Potato School was a success! We hope you were able to attend the live event...
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Potato School On Demand

Tree & Vine School Re-Cap

The first annual TriCal Group Tree and Vine School was a success. If you were able to attend the day...
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Tree & Vine School Re-Cap

Potato School Coming December 13

Register Now for: POTATO SCHOOLTuesday, December 13, Register online:Potato School - Eventbrite It is FREE and will be a VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENT.Come join...
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Potato School Coming December 13

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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.