We’re excited to spotlight Blanca Frey, who has been an integral part of TriCal Inc. for the past six years. As our Credit Manager, Blanca oversees the credit process, from evaluating customer creditworthiness to managing collections. Her career began in personal lending, where she approved loans and handled collections, but her transition to commercial lending at TriCal allowed her to expand her expertise and manage larger credit accounts.

Despite the overcast skies in Santa Maria, California, TriCal's dedicated technicians are hard at work treating the strawberry fields to mitigate soil-borne diseases like nematodes. This proactive farmer is ensuring that the upcoming planting season will be both smooth and successful.

Soil fumigation effectively targets soil-borne pests and diseases, providing young plants with the robust foundation necessary for thriving growth. Our companies at Trical Group understand that successful crops originate from healthy soil. We are dedicated to equipping growers with dependable tools, time-tested products, and expert assistance from the ground up.

Trical Inc. is at work in the field before dawn breaks. Trical Inc.'s team of experts is committed to delivering high-quality soil treatments customized to meet your unique requirements by being an ally that respects your time and investment. Soil Fumigation is a solid start is essential for long-term success.

Trical Group's fumigation formulations are Chloropicrin-based products and some of the most effective soil fumigants to manage soil borne pests and pathogens in crops. Pre-plant soil fumigation treatment is the first step in a successful soil health and pest management system. Soil Fumigants can be applied alone or in combination with other fumigants via shank injections to helps you grow a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable crop year after year.

We are also proud to celebrate Amanda Hernandez, a valued member of our team at Trical Inc., who was selected for this year’s Almond Leadership Program. For her project, Amanda created a stunning almond cookbook that earned 1st Prize among all participants.

One of Amanda's almond coffee recipes are available at the 2024 Almond Conference at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA

Here’s a recent soil treatment project that Trical completed in the beautiful flower fields of Carlsbad, California. The work focused on creating a weed-free, nutrient-rich foundation to support a vibrant, healthy bloom this coming spring. We’re as eager as you are to see these fields come alive with color.

These strawberry raised beds in Santa Maria, CA are getting prepped and ready for a productive planting season with Trical Inc. This grower is taking proactive steps to manage weeds and soilborne diseases, setting the stage for a healthy, successful harvest.

TriCal Inc. support your season's preparations with all the essentials, from soil treatment, plastic mulch, and application equipment to drip tape and beyond.

With 50 years in the agriculture industry, 25 of those have been with TriCal Inc. Carlos reflects, “People often say to find a career you’re passionate about, and it won’t feel like work. I’m lucky enough to work with crops I love, and my job feels more like a hobby. I’ve stayed with TriCal for 25 years because of the great people I work with. The managers and owners have always treated me and my family well. I appreciate how they value their employees and the important work TriCal does for growers."

Also, be sure to check out Malcolm Media’s publications, American Vineyard, California Fruit and Vegetable, where Carlos is highlighted in their October issue.

This year, CAPCA hosted its 50th Annual Conference & Agri-Expo South at the Disneyland Hotel, an event that brought together industry leaders, including TriCal Inc. & TriCal Diagnostics, to network and stay informed about the latest advancements in agriculture.

The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) is a cornerstone organization in the agriculture industry, dedicated to supporting Pest Control Advisers (PCAs) in their professional growth and expertise. CAPCA provides essential resources, education, advocacy, and networking for PCAs, ensuring their professional growth and recognition by the DPR while leading advancements in pest management.

At TriCal Inc., we prioritize safety, stewardship, and strict regulatory compliance to ensure that we can continue growing healthy fruits and vegetables while safeguarding our communities and the environment. It keeps soil treatments contained, ensuring they stay in place and don't spread beyond the field. This practice is a testament to the state's commitment to safety.

At TriCal Inc., we prioritize safety, stewardship, and strict regulatory compliance to ensure that we can continue growing healthy fruits and vegetables while safeguarding our communities and the environment.

This grower in Santa Maria, California is prepping their soil now to ensure a bountiful strawberry harvest. TriCal’s qualified Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) offer valuable guidance to strawberry growers, helping them maintain a healthy soil biome while prioritizing environmental stewardship.

Since 1961, TriCal has proudly supported California's 35,000 acres of strawberry farms, helping growers achieve success season after season.

Trical Inc. recently completed a project for a sweetpotato nursery, commonly known as hotbeds, utilizing an innovative solarization technique. This field is taking full advantage of the summer season, and the customer also opted for our soil treatment to ensure effective management of soilborne pests.

photo credit: Ole Fernandez

Colleagues Courtney Ross-Tait and Kara KeziosKara Kezios were in sunny Sacramento educating legislators and advocating for the benefits of soil fumigation. Soil fumigation leads to soil health by creating healthy root systems. TriCal, Inc. has been in business for over 60 years improving crop yield and quality for farmers and growers in California and all over the world.