Disease Prevention

Spore traps alert growers to late blight pressure. Determining late blight presence and the resulting pressure on potato crops is an ongoing challenge. Usually, potato...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The head of Idaho’s potato seed certification program says growers appear to have made progress in controlling bacterial ring rot...

New innovations in potato storage technology. To protect their investment, it’s important for growers to keep on top of the latest innovations in ventilation, humidification...

The major threats facing potato producers this season — and how to manage or prevent them. Potato growers are familiar with the expression ‘a potato storage...

This common disease that causes unsightly blemishes on potatoes can be a headache for fresh market producers. What options are available to growers for...

From planting to storage, fusarium can affect tubers at every stage of the production cycle. Here are some tips for protecting your potatoes. Fusarium is...