IssuesSummer 2023

Summer 2023

Testing New Fertilizer Technology on P.E.I. Potatoes

A recent study set out to look at how well new fertilizer technology works for P.E.I. potato growers. Steve Watts is always looking for new...

Beware of Air Pollution and Acid Rain Injury to Potatoes

Potato plants can be injured when exposed to high concentrations of various air pollutants. Injury can range from visible markings on the foliage to...

Canadian Potato Council Delivers Research Grand Slam

As the Canadian Potato Council’s latest round of research projects wraps up, those involved have deemed their projects a success. Five years ago, Canadian potato...

Cover Cropping is an Ally in Promoting Plant Diversity

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming that seeks to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and promote ecological balance. One of the key components...

Fighting Sandy Soils for Potato Growing with Regen Ag

By using regenerative agricultural programs, sandy soils can produce quality crops with high yields. Sandy soils are being conquered using regenerative agriculture. Not only is it stopping...

Learning About Potato Diagnostic Labs for the Summer Issue

When the Spud Smart editorial board first mentioned I should write a story on diagnostic labs my first thought was, there’s different kinds of...

Testing New Fertilizer Technology on P.E.I. Potatoes

A recent study set out to look at how well new fertilizer technology works for P.E.I. potato growers. Steve Watts is always looking for new...

Beware of Air Pollution and Acid Rain Injury to Potatoes

Potato plants can be injured when exposed to high concentrations of various air pollutants. Injury can range from visible markings on the foliage to...

Canadian Potato Council Delivers Research Grand Slam

As the Canadian Potato Council’s latest round of research projects wraps up, those involved have deemed their projects a success. Five years ago, Canadian potato...

Cover Cropping is an Ally in Promoting Plant Diversity

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming that seeks to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and promote ecological balance. One of the key components...

Fighting Sandy Soils for Potato Growing with Regen Ag

By using regenerative agricultural programs, sandy soils can produce quality crops with high yields. Sandy soils are being conquered using regenerative agriculture. Not only is it stopping...

Learning About Potato Diagnostic Labs for the Summer Issue

When the Spud Smart editorial board first mentioned I should write a story on diagnostic labs my first thought was, there’s different kinds of...