February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, a time to highlight the importance of safe and responsible practices in agriculture. At Trident Ag, safety, stewardship, and proper training are central to everything we do, from planning to application in the field.

We appreciate the growers and applicators who prioritize safety to protect their teams, their operations, and the land they work every day.

It’s National Sweetpotato Month, a time to recognize one of California agriculture’s important specialty crops. At TriCal Inc., we work alongside sweetpotato growers to support healthy soil and strong crop establishment through professional soil fumigation services.

Healthy soil plays a key role in supporting root development and overall crop performance, helping sweetpotato fields get off to a strong start each season.

Reddick Dual Tank Conventional Poly Skid Sprayer is engineered for performance and built for productivity.

This versatile unit offers flexible pump, engine, and hose reel configurations to meet your specific application needs. Designed for durability and easy maintenance, it’s the ideal solution for lawn care, plant health care, and tree care professionals alike.

Reddick Equipment Company manufactures sprayers and equipment for plasticulture farming, lawn and turf, vegetation and forestry management, pest control, and de-icing. With 60 years of experience in diverse markets, we offer a wide range of equipment to meet various application needs.

R&D and customization are our specialty.

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Join TriEst Ag Group at the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, NC, February 4–6, 2026. Visit us in Booth #1002 in the Kerr Scott Building to learn more about our full range of growing solutions designed to support growers from the ground up.

TriEst Ag Group specializes in soil fumigation, irrigation, crop nutrition, equipment, grafted plants, polytunnels, substrate, and associated growing systems for growers in the Mid-South, Georgia, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West, and Northeast Regions.

Teleos PNW TELONE™ Specialists, Robin Matson and Dusty Allen, are wrapping up another successful Washington/Oregon Potato Conference, hosted by the Washington State Potato Commission and the Oregon Potato Commission.

This annual event continues to be an important opportunity to connect with growers, industry partners, and researchers across the potato community. From new vendors and engaging educational sessions to valuable conversations with longtime colleagues, the conference highlights the strength and collaboration of the Pacific Northwest potato industry.

Potato growers in the PNW are gearing up for the spring season, and crop protection is top of mind. Columbia root-knot nematodes continue to be an issue for growers, negatively impacting potato quality and marketable yield.

Before strawberries reach their characteristic color and flavor, there is a silent work that occurs under the soil. Proper agronomic management allows plants to develop evenly, sustain fruit weight, and maintain their productivity throughout the cycle.

TriCal Group works closely in collaboration with universities and researchers to protect our food supply and health. The chemicals we use are registered in varying chemical formulations for maximum performance, safety, and environmental health. All have been listed as exempt under EPA residue tolerance, meaning no resulting residue in or on food grown after soil treatment with these chemistries.

In our latest The Dirt: A Blog article, "Why Marketable Yield Matters More Than Total Yield" Dr. Chad Hutchinson shares insights from a panel discussion with Seed World U.S. Editor Aimee Nielson and Jeff Douglas of Douglas Agricultural Services on protecting potato quality and value. From common scab management to systems thinking across genetics, soil, and targeted tools, the focus was clear. Quality is manageable when decisions work together.

Up to 90% of a plant’s growth happens underground. Strong, healthy roots determine how well a crop absorbs water and nutrients—directly impacting yield, uniformity, and overall plant resilience.

That’s why investing in soil preparation early helps create the conditions crops need to grow stronger, withstand stress, and perform consistently throughout the season.

Soil Fumigation promotes a healthy root system for potatoes, onions, carrots, strawberries, melons, nuts, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes, tree fruit, peppers, eggplants, flowers, nurseries and more. Soil fumigation provides benefits to both consumer and grower.