The PMRA has returned its decision on the re-evaluation of mancozeb. Mancozeb fungicides remain registered for ground and aerial foliar application to potatoes, but not as a seed piece treatment.» Read more...
The PEI government’s Seed Potato Recovery Program is a $1.19 million fund for seed growers who can demonstrate they have incurred significant costs associated with the pandemic.» Read more...
Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has completed their re-evaluation of linuron herbicide, determining that it can still be used for potato crops.» Read more...
The unmistakable red formula of Emesto® Silver fungicide seed treatment protects your potato seed-pieces from seed and soil-borne diseases. With two modes of action against fusarium, it even safeguards against current resistant strains. But what insecticide you choose to combine it with is completely up to you – because when it comes to art, the artist always knows best.
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Soil health plays a key role in the prevention and management of soilborne potato diseases. Robert Larkin, a USDA-ARS research plant pathologist, discusses different ways to lower disease pressure and talks all about soil health more broadly. Larkin says improving soil health may not remove soilborne diseases, but there will be fewer soilborne disease problems in healthier soil.» Read more...