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Digging up answers to disease uptick
A familiar potato disease drew recent attention in Pennsylvania with the discovery of previously unidentified pathogens. Researchers at Penn State ... more »
Project aims to smoke out answers
Nearly 12 years ago, while inspecting a Washington potato field in 2012, Addie Waxman first observed the impact of wildfire smoke on potato plants. ... more »
Program keeps close eye on psyllids
For a second consecutive year, a University of Idaho (U of I) pest monitoring program trapped relatively few potato psyllids in Idaho spud fields duri... more »
Breeding breakthroughs hold promising potential
It’s every potato breeder’s dream to be able to swiftly and efficiently bring desirable traits together to create a more productive and resistant ... more »
Controlling Unwanted Pests
How Delegate® WG insecticide is an essential tool for potato growers (Sponsored) It is estimated that of the 37 percent of all crops lost to pests, ... more »
Harnessing the power of wild potatoes
The potatoes we enjoy today as a staple in our diets have come a long way from their wild, distant relatives. These wild potatoes, native to Central a... more »
Idaho grower’s success starts with soil
Brant Darrington farms near Declo, Idaho, in the southern part of the state. Nutrient management and fertilization are important components at Marsh C... more »
Technology provides new weapons in battling blight
Late blight, a potentially devastating disease caused by the fungal-like oomycete pathogen Phytophtora infestans, can strike potato foliage and tubers... more »
Defend Your Roots Against Nematodes (Sponsored)
(Sponsored) Nematodes are an invisible menace that can cause crop losses of up to 20% in potatoes. A new biobased solution is here to provide strong d... more »
Fungicide resistance management
Looking at best management practices for potato fungal diseases (Sponsored) As growers know, fungicides have often been used to protect various crops... more »
