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I’ve been growing great potatoes for years but after some bad weather last season, I pulled up my spuds to find them eaten up by insects and disease. Can you recommend something to help for next season? —Troubled in the Field in Ashton, Idaho |
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| Poor weather conditions, particularly early in the season, provide unfavorable conditions for the potato crop to establish. Potato plants that grow under these stressful conditions are vulnerable to several diseases and insect pests. This problem can impact crop yields, quality and reduce profits. The estimated U.S. potato crop loss due to insect and disease accounts for nearly $17 billion annually. Crop protection in potato production must begin at planting. Because young potato plants are most vulnerable in the early stages of growth, I would recommend using a seed treatment to protect against early season insects and disease. A seed treatment insecticide/fungicide, like CruiserMaxx™ Potatoes, offers broad insect and disease protection from the very beginning and through the majority of the season. |
