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The Badger Common’Tater: An Interview with Josh Mays of TriEst Ag Group

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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 a detailed conversation about chloropicrin-based products in crop protection.

Don’t Miss the July Crop Protection Issue by the WPVGA The Badger Common’Tater.

If you’re curious to learn more about Josh Mays and the dedicated work happening at TriEst Ag Group, be sure to grab a copy of The Badger Common‘Tater’s July Crop Protection issue. You can find the article on their website here: JULY 2023 ISSUE of the Badger Common’Tater

This interview is a must-read for farmers, industry professionals, and anyone passionate about the future of agriculture.

The Importance of Irrigation in Pecan Production

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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 for normal seasonal growth. The deeper the trees have to reach for available water the more energy they use to obtain it. If ground water levels are very low the pecan trees will go into “survival mode” and divert their energy from developing leaves and nuts to simply surviving the drought stress.

Adequate soil moisture is important at the beginning of the season to stimulate strong, vigorous growth, from bloom through shell hardening for nut size, and during the nut filling stage for better overall nut quality. At the end of the season it is important to prevent shuck split, early nut drop, and low energy reserves.

One of our customers once said “I’ve never made money trying to save money”.  In other words, you have to spend money on the things that can make you money.  When it comes to pecan production, one of the best investments you can make is the installation of an irrigation system.  It is the best way to ensure that adequate soil moisture is available when the trees need it. 

There are several types of systems to choose from including solid-set sprinklers, micro jets, punch in emitters, and drip tubing.  No matter which type of system you choose, it is important that an irrigation schedule be developed based on the type of system and soil type that will meet the water needs of the trees.

Micro-jets, emitters, and drip tubing are the most common types of irrigation systems currently being installed for pecan orchards.  Some of the advantages these system types have over more traditional solid-set sprinklers are:

  • Minimal evaporation/water loss since water would be discharged at or below ground level.
  • Lower pressure requirements.
  • Ability to maintain more constant soil moisture levels.
  • Irrigation can be applied during mechanical operations.
  • Fertilizer and other chemicals can be applied through the system.
  • Systems are readily adapted to automatic controls.
  • More efficient and uniform application of water.

A properly designed irrigation system coupled with a proper watering schedule can prevent drought stress, boost crop yields, and improve quality.

Contact us your local TriEst Ag Group location about designing your irrigation system today. https://triestag.com/contact-us/

References:

Wells, M.L., Harrison, K.A. 2006. Cultural Management of Commercial Pecan Orchards (B 1304) UGA Extension

Harrison, K.A. 2009. Drip Irrigation in Pecans (B936) UGA Extension

Happy National Ag Day!

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We’re proudly celebrating this year’s National Ag Day. Farmers and our ag communities are the backbone of our country. So much of what we eat, use, or wear every day is provided by agriculture.

We at TriEst Ag Group, a TriCal Group company, celebrate our farmers and are proud to be helping to create sustainable ag practices. We believe in functional sustainability and we define functional sustainability as helping growers reach both their financial and regenerative agriculture goals. It all starts with healthy soil.

Healthy soils lead to healthier plants that produce higher quality harvests. Ground-breaking information and new studies can be found at our new AgHub. https://tricalgroup.com/aghub/

So today let’s all celebrate agriculture and thank all of the people who work hard to feed the world, look after crops and livestock, and contribute to agricultural production. 

Tree & Vine School Re-Cap

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The first annual TriCal Group Tree and Vine School was a success. If you were able to attend the day of the event, Thursday – November 10th, we thank you! If you weren’t able to attend, then you can still check out all of the great speaker presentations.

The presentations are available on demand now. Go to https://triclorfumigants.com/tree-vine-school-on-demand/ and sign-up to view them today.

Presentations available:

Dr. Greg Browne, Research Plant Pathologist, University of California, Davis:

AN OVERVIEW OF THE CAUSES AND PRACTICAL CONTROL MEASURES FOR PRUNUS REPLANT DISEASE (PRD), THAT CAUSES STUNTING AND REPLANT FAILURE IN ALMOND, PEACH, AND OTHER SPECIES OF PRUNUS

Dr. Kristi Sanchez, TriCal Diagnostics Senior Researcher and Nematologist:

A DIVE INTO THE TOP 3 MOST HARMFUL PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES NEGATIVELY IMPACTING ORCHARDS AND VINEYARDS, RESULTING IN REDUCED PLANT VIGOR AND CROP YIELD

BiomeMakers:

ANALYZING THE IMPACTS OF CHLOROPICRIN ON SOIL MICROBIOLOGY IN AGRICULTURAL DECISION-MAKING TO OPTIMIZE FARMING PRACTICES

Dr. Kristi Sanchez, TriCal Diagnostics Senior Researcher and Nematologist:

LEVERAGING DIAGNOSTICS AND SOIL FUMIGATION AS CORNERSTONES OF SUCCESSFUL ORCHARD AND VINEYARD INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS; SHOWCASING A GRAPE TRIAL, A CITRUS TRIAL AND A WALNUT REPLANT TRIAL

Shawn Fields, TriCal Inc., Sales Manager/Perry Fuller, TriEst Ag Sales Manager/Robert Rauert, Trident Ag Sales Manager:

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ORCHARD OR VINEYARD SOIL FUMIGATION: SOIL PREPARATION, EQUIPMENT, APPLICATION METHODS AND RATES

Robert Rauert, Trident Ag Sales Manager:

FEATURING THE WORK OF TIM SMITH, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SPECIALIST, THIS TALK WILL EXPLAIN HOW SOIL FUMIGATION CAN POSITIVELY CHANGE A FARM’S ECONOMICS