Category: Soil

Spudman | April 2026

PAPAS project makes strides in battle against nematodes

PAPAS stands for Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes. Launched in 2023, the four-year project is funded by a $6.8 million grant from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative and focuses on providing growers with best management practices for controlling nematode infestations.

Spudman | March 2023

Soil health and potatoes

Research is underway to unlock the mysteries of soil health and its effects on potatoes

Spudman | March 2023

Reducing nitrogen to improve soil and plant health

Could too much N be causing problems in potato fields? Advancing Eco Agriculture says yes.

Spudman | March 2023

National team developing soil health practices specifically for potato cropping systems

USDA:SCRI Potato Soil Health Project seeks to establish physical, chemical and biological indicators of soil health for sustainable potato production

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