Our Southeast rep Chris Hays, was recently in Plant City, FL, for a deep-shank application of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant.

Florida’s Plant City–Dover region is known as the “Winter Strawberry Capital,” supplying fresh berries when few other regions can. With more than $350 million in farm-gate value each year, protecting this crop from yield-robbing nematodes is essential. Pre-plant soil fumigation with TELONE™ by Teleos helps growers establish strong, healthy roots—setting the stage for a productive season.

Deep-shank applications help get TELONE™ further in the ground, below the hard pan, to control the nematodes where they are.

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The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA DPR) recently released its annual produce monitoring report, which found that about 97% of fruits and vegetables sold in California had no detectable pesticide residues or residues below federal health-protective limits.

The results are based on 3,544 produce samples collected in 2023 by DPR from over 500 locations statewide. The unwashed samples are tested for 500 types of pesticides and related compounds. Samples are considered illegal when detections exceed health-protective “tolerances” set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Detailed results for the Residue Monitoring Program include:

• 39% of samples had no detectable pesticide residues.
• 58% of samples had no pesticide residues above U.S. EPA tolerances.
• 3% of the samples collected had illegal residues.
• Of the 1,059 produce samples labeled as “grown in California,” fewer than 1% had detectable pesticide residues or pesticide residues above U.S. EPA tolerances.
• Of the 96 samples with illegal pesticide detections, 83% involved imported produce.
• Of 379 samples labeled as organic, 2% had illegal residues.

Our Director of R&D, Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba, is onsite in Victoria, British Columbia at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists (SON).

"The Society of Nematologists (SON) is an international organization formed to advance the science of nematology in both its fundamental and economic aspects. To serve this purpose, the Society of Nematologists acts as an agency for the exchange of information, holds regular meetings, and promotes and extends knowledge in all phases of nematology. The Society operates on a nonprofit basis exclusively for the accomplishment of these educational and scientific goals."

The theme for this year's international symposium is "Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems". Fourteen keynote speakers from 11 countries across 5 continents are participating in the discussions over four days.

We are active members in the Society of Nematologists, and we applaud the work they do to further the science and understanding of nematodes.

Bill has been with Teleos since the start, serving as our Customer Service and Credit Specialist. In his role, Bill was responsible for processing purchase orders, sales orders, and invoices, with a focus on the Japan market. He also oversaw payments for Teleos' stewardship rebate programs.

Before joining Teleos, Bill was part of the larger TriCal Group, with various roles in the lab and project management. In total, Bill spent 13 years with the TriCal Group and Teleos.

President John Godbehere and several of the team were onsite in Pinehurst, NC to honor Bill and recognize his years of service.

Bill's optimism and enthusiasm will be missed, but we know he'll be enjoying retirement with his wife of 36 years, his daughters, and his 5 grandchildren. And now he'll have more time to root for UNC basketball, gardening, and woodworking.

Congratulations, Bill, and we hope you enjoy your retirement!

Our Southeast TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos, Chris Hays, was onsite this week at the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) Annual Meeting.

The FFAA is a not-for-profit trade organization of fertilizer, pesticide and ag biotech manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and dealers with business interests in Florida.

Chris shared that this was an excellent event with heavy hitters from the fertilizer and pesticide industry, with great networking, discussions, and updates.

We're proud to be members of the FFAA and we applaud their efforts to promote the safe use of crop protection products.

Team Teleos was out in the field this week! President John Godbehere assisted our Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba, in collecting soil samples from three test plots in North Carolina.

These were early-season nematode samples, which will be compared with mid-season and end-of-season samples collected later this year.

Each year, Teleos conducts dozens of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant research trials around the world. These trials cover product efficacy, soil health, and mixtures, across a variety of crops and soil types.

We are proud to offer the world's best defense against nematodes, Teleos is always pushing for new research and ways to support our growers. Learn more about TELONE™ and how it can help you manage destructive nematodes at www.teleosag.com.

TELONE™ by Teleos orchard applications are underway in California. Growers across the state rely on TELONE™ to help manage nematodes and prunus replant disease.

Prepping the soil with TELONE™ creates a zone of protection so plant roots can establish with more efficient uptake of water and nutrients and less need for other inputs. The result is healthier trees with increased trunk diameters, larger canopies, and improved quality and yields.

Learn more in our Tree & Vine brochure.

Earlier this week our southeast TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos Chris Hays participated in the GA-FL Tobacco Caravan Tour. The group explored 11 tobacco farms and Extension on-farm research plots in Georgia’s tobacco production regions, including stops in Hazlehurst and Metter, Georgia.

Chris shared, "We had valuable conversations about the everyday challenges growers face, shifting crop trends, and the adoption of new varieties and practices. Overall, crops looked strong, though a few farms have faced setbacks from recent weather events. TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant continues to stand out as one of the most trusted tools growers rely on for a successful season.

Special thanks to Dr. J. Michael Moore for his outstanding coordination and leadership throughout the tour. His dedication to Georgia’s tobacco program and the growers it supports made this event both productive and enjoyable. Best wishes to all the growers with harvesting right around the corner."

Our PNW TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos, Robin Matson, is on site this week at the 12th Annual Ag World Support Systems LLC Golf Classic. The event kicked off yesterday in Kennewick, WA, and moved to Moses Lake, WA.

The event supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. We're proud to sponsor the event, and it's great seeing many of our customers and industry peers out on the greens.

Strawberries are grown extensively in California, Florida, and North Carolina, but nematodes present significant challenges in all three regions, impacting yields and fruit quality.

The presence of foliar and northern root-knot nematodes can lead to significant plant stress, ultimately lowering yields in strawberry crops. Controlling these nematodes at the nursery level is essential to prevent their spread throughout strawberry fields. Infested nursery stock can not only spread these pests but may also lose certification, severely impacting the economic value of the planting stock.