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February 8, 2019
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New tools to battle wireworm

Researchers are getting better at understanding how wireworms behave and promising results mean there’s hope on the horizon for stronger wireworm control.


Canadian producers join forces to save mancozeb fungicide

More than 250 Canadian potato growers have participated in the Canadian Potato Council’s survey on mancozeb use, which will be submitted to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency to assist with the re-evaluation of the fungicide. The survey closes today.


Looking out for Dickeya

With spring on the horizon, Dickeya is of concern to potato growers. Eugenia Banks, Ontario potato specialist, shared some points of interest back in 2018 that are still relevant for producers keeping an eye out for the disease that starts with seed.
 
 
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On the watch for zebra chip

Zebra chip has not yet been found in Canadian potato crops, but monitoring continues in Alberta where most of the psyllids were found, to ensure growers will be ready if potato psyllid populations increase and the disease emerges. Here’s an update on this potential disease threat, the insect that transmits it, and the natural enemies that prey on the insect. » Read more...
 
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Velum Prime nematicide is making big news

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PEI Potato Conference

Feb. 19-20
Charlottetown
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