b'populations. The challenge is, however, that potato psyllids may carry a bacterium (Lso) that causes zebra chip disease, revealed in affected fried tubers as distinct brown discoloration resulting in striped potatoes. Potato zebra chip disease is currently absent in Canada but presents serious economic threat to the industry. This disease is relatively new and was found in southern regions of the U.S., he says. With a warming climate, pathogen-carrying psyllids may move a great deal north.Currently, university students analyze insect sticky cards for the occurrence of potato psyllids in local potato fields and perform molecular tests to determine the presence of zebra chip bacteria but have found none.With minimal pest issues, Yevtushenko says the storylines of 2023 issues for potato farmers will presumably relate to diseases, but he does remind growers to continue to monitor for insects, Dmytro Yevtushenko, associate professor in the department ofand spray when necessary to ensure they do not become vectors biological sciences at the University of Lethbridge, and head of theto transfer viruses. Potato Research LabLETS MAKEIT TO 100%When recycling ag containers, every one countsGreat job recycling empty pesticide and fertilizer containers (jugs, drums and totes). Every one you recycle counts toward a more sustainable environment in your agricultural community. Thank you.REMEMBER! You can also return empty seed, pesticide and inoculant bags* for environmentally safe management. Details at cleanfarms.ca [email protected]*In PEI, add empty fertilizer bags. @cleanfarmsFind a collection location near you at cleanfarms.ca18SPUDSMART.COM Spring 2023'