early blight

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... READ MORE »

Hybrid fungicide shows promise in controlling early blight

A new hybrid fungicide combining botanical and conventional chemistries has shown promising results in controlling early blight and boosting yields. ... READ MORE »

Free webinar available on how to manage weight loss in storage

Three informative potato-focused webinars are now available to be watched for free through Spudman's website. The three webinars, which comprised S... READ MORE »

Trials of new ‘hybrid’ fungicide show effectiveness against early blight

The global search for plant-protection solutions that are both environmentally safe and effectiveness is driven by the need to supply food to the ever... READ MORE »

Hybrid fungicide Regev called ‘bridge’ to more biological use for growers

A hybrid fungicide approved in 2020 by the EPA for use in the United States had previously been used successfully in 14 countries. When Israel-base... READ MORE »

EPA approves label changes to Adama fungicide Mastercop

Adama announced recently that the EPA has approved changes to the label of Mastercop fungicide/bactericide. Individual state approvals are still pendi... READ MORE »

BASF’s Cevya fungicide gets EPA approval for potatoes, other crops

Cevya fungicide recently received EPA registration on additional crop groups including berries, cucurbits and bulb, fruiting and root vegetables. Cevy... READ MORE »

basf potatoes

The next grower standard in the battle against early blight

{Sponsored} The growing season is full of unpredictable hazards — from weather to equipment delays, and pests to diseases — so knowing what tools... READ MORE »

Michigan renews labels on chlorothalonil products

After severe foliar disease outbreaks in recent years, potato growers continue to intensively manage their crops to prevent future epidemics. Growe... READ MORE »

Summit Agro launches new website, fungicide for late blight, fusarium, rhizoctonia

Summit Agro USA has launched a new website designed from the ground up to be a solutions-centric tool for growers, dealers, consultants and PCAs. "... READ MORE »


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