Diseases
EU to ban use of mancozeb, which is due for EPA review in US
In Europe, growers will soon be without the availability of the broad-spectrum fungicide mancozeb, which is commonly used to combat late blight. Th... more »
2020 Challenges and next season’s outlook for potato growers
{Sponsored} As the 2020 growing season comes to a close, it’s important to consider how disease pressure will impact 2021. To better understand wha... more »
Certis USA adds two ag veterans to sales team
Certis USA has added Sherm Hollis and Tim Riley to its commercial sales team. Hollins and Riley bring decades of experience of dedication to the ne... more »
GROPRO approved for six products by organic institute
The importance of organic production in the U.S. continues to rise with total sales of organic products in 2019 hitting $55 billion. Currently, th... more »
University of Idaho project to target PVY, mop-top virus in seed potatoes
A University of Idaho-led team will tackle a pair of viruses that cause major losses to the potato industry. U of I researcher and potato virus exp... more »
Tips for late blight prevention and control
{Sponsored} Late blight can cause catastrophic damage to a field of potatoes in quick order. The intensive management required to keep it in check is ... more »
Certis USA unveils new website
Certis USA announced Sept. 2 the launch of the company’s new website as a vital online resource for the company’s broad portfolio of biologic... more »
AgBiome’s fungicide Howler now approved in 49 states
AgBiome’s Howler fungicide was recently approved by the state regulators in California and New York, according to a news release from the company.... more »
Valent U.S.A. opens Northern California facility
Valent U.S.A. has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in San Ramon, California, called the North American Innovation Center (NAIC), that physically... more »
Late blight found in southwestern New York
Late blight was confirmed Aug. 27 on a commercial farm in Chautauqua County, New York, on both tomatoes and potatoes. This is the first confirmed r... more »
