Management of Invasive Potato Nematodes
During Potato Expo, PAPAS: Potatoes & Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes, held a Q&A panel that covered cornerstones of nematode management. Presented in a fun quiz-game format, the latest…
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Vine Kill: Method and Timing
Pamela J.S. Hutchinson, Associate Professor and Potato Cropping Systems Weed Scientist, University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center. phutch@uidaho.edu Long ago and far away, most potato growers relied on…
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Potato Cultivar Susceptibility to PVY, PMTV, Powdery Scab, and TRV
A link at the bottom of this post provides a disease report with information on different cultivar susceptibility to PVY (and the various strains), PMTV (potato mop top virus), powdery…
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Soil Nematode Sampling in Vegetable Crops
Soil nematodes can be detected and identified through soil testing. Periodic soil sampling can be used to monitor soil nematodes over time. Accurate nematode identification is useful when making management…
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How Are Drones Used In Crop Science?
Equipped with sensors, drones can identify weeds and pests faster than humans – and speed up treatment The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in…
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Japanese Beetles Could Spread Throughout Washington State in 20 Years
Without intervention, the colorful but devastating Japanese beetle could make its way across the evergreen state within two decades, according to a study of their potential dispersion. The iridescent, green-and-copper…
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Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Outbreaks In Idaho
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has provided updated information on grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks across Southern Idaho. Grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks have been designated by ISDA in Cassia,…
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Check Risk for Volunteer Potato Survival in Idaho
Potato growers in Idaho have a resource from the Idaho Crop Alerts Network to check their growing area for volunteer potato risk. Volunteer potatoes are potato tubers that are left…
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A Deep Dive Into the Potato Phosphorus Response Puzzle
By Carl Rosen, Professor, University of Minnesota Phosphorus (P) is a macronutrient essential for all forms of life. A deficiency of P in potatoes is associated with delayed vegetative growth,…
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Bayer Announces EPA Approval of Luna Pro
New Bayer potato fungicide offers growers control of early blight, white mold and other key potato diseases. Bayer has announced Luna® Pro fungicide has received EPA registration. Luna Pro is a…
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