Category: Diseases

Spudman | November 2025

Achieving a resistance milestone

Pale cyst nematode eliminated from Idaho potato field

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 02, 2025

Weather putting Maine potato crops at risk for late blight

Maine potato crops are at risk for late blight, according to University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Learn what steps growers should take.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 18, 2025

PEI launches buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields

Prince Edward Island has begun a buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields in the Canadian province. Learn more details.

Spudman | April 2024

Digging up answers to disease uptick

PSU investigation reveals new twist to familiar foe

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 07, 2023

Grower advocate joins IFPA government relations staff

International Fresh Produce Association adds Sarah Neagu-Reed to its government relations division

Spudman | April 2023

The PAPAS project

Integrated nematode management in potatoes

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 20, 2023

Potato wart not detected in 2022 national survey

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency completed its 2022 national survey for potato wart and confirms that potato wart was not detected.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 08, 2023

SpudWeek 2023 content available on-demand

SpudWeek 2023 recordings are now available on-demand. Fellow potato-industry members discuss the biggest issues facing growers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 09, 2023

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Spudman | February 2023

Preventing disease by capturing spores

Spore collection can help determine disease management decisions, improving the bottom line.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 07, 2022

NPC responds to latest PEI potato wart find