Breaking Down the Details on Chloropicrin

Let’s break down the facts on why Chloropicrin is a powerful tool for providing consistent return on investment for growers...
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Breaking Down the Details on Chloropicrin

CELEBRATE SMART IRRIGATION MONTH WITH TRIEST

TriEst Ag Group proudly celebrates Smart Irrigation Month by helping growers maximize water-use efficiency every day. Smart Irrigation Month is...
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CELEBRATE SMART IRRIGATION MONTH WITH TRIEST

Could a Soil Fumigant be Used as a Bio-Stimulant?

Common knowledge or conventional wisdom is just that, something that is generally accepted as fact, until it isn’t. We can...
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Could a Soil Fumigant be Used as a Bio-Stimulant?

TriEst Ag Group: Partners in Profitability

There is a lot of talk about sustainability and regeneration in agriculture these days. But what do those terms really...
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Low Dose Chloropicrin – When SweetPotato Set is at Stake

We hinted at the end of our blog article – 2023 Trial: Impacts of Soil Fumigation of Tobacco – that...
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Low Dose Chloropicrin – When SweetPotato Set is at Stake

Erwin Newell of TriEst Ag Group Joins the IA Board

At the close of the 2023 Irrigation Show, the IA (Irrigation Association) added four newly elected directors to the IA...
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Erwin Newell of TriEst Ag Group Joins the IA Board

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

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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.


Josh Freeman

Josh Freeman is a Regional Manager for TriEst Ag Group covering Georgia and North Florida. He also works with the agronomy team at TriEst to support the sales team and growers with fertility, pest management, and cultural practice recommendations. Josh received his Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University in Entomology and his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Horticulture. Josh was on the faculty at Virginia Tech and the University of Florida for 16 years where he conducted research and extension activities on vegetable crops. Much of Josh’s career has been focused on finding solutions for soil-borne disease and weed issues that are yield limiting factors for growers.