The potato crop is off to a great start in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. It is on track to be an excellent season with strong yields and good-looking spuds. The next month of growth will be a crucial time to keep the crop healthy and vibrant.
Fungicide applications to control white mold are taking place now before row closure and prior to full bloom. Endura® fungicide from BASF has been the industry standard for white mold prevention in potatoes. When applying Endura fungicide, growers not only get superior control of white mold, but it has the added benefit of providing excellent control of early blight and suppression of gray mold. Both early blight and gray mold can take down a field early in the season by affecting yield potential and quality.
Endura fungicide offers effective and reliable control of foliar diseases with a site of action that is different from strobilurins and other fungicides. This makes it an excellent rotation partner to pair with a product such as Priaxor® fungicide to help reduce fungicide resistance.
Earlier this season, Priaxor fungicide was applied in-furrow to control early Rhizoctonia. An in-furrow application of a fungicide is the best opportunity for controlling the disease during the growing season. Growers who applied Priaxor fungicide in-furrow have seen outstanding control and increased plant health as the crop has emerged. The proven plant health benefits of Priaxor fungicide, such as more vigorous foliage and stems, lead to stronger plants and higher yields. When used in a Grow Smart™ potato portfolio program with Fastac® insecticide and Forum® fungicide, Priaxor fungicide has been shown to increase yields by more than 61 bags per acre.
Potato growers can learn more about the complete portfolio of products BASF offers by visitingwww.GrowSmartPotatoes.com or contacting their local BASF retail representative.
