Black Dot
The Growing Better Potatoes workshop, hosted by Australian Horticultural Research (AHR) and the PotatoLink project, focused on soil and disease management strategies to protect potato yield and quality. Experts Dr. Len Tesoriero (CropDoc) and Dr. Chad Hutchinson (TriCal) shared insights on managing soil-borne diseases such as black dot and Verticillium wilt, including the role of integrated soil management practices.
Growing Better Potatoes Workshop
The Growing Better Potatoes workshop, hosted by Australian Horticultural Research (AHR) and the PotatoLink project, focused on soil and disease management strategies to protect potato yield and quality. Experts Dr. Len Tesoriero (CropDoc) and Dr. Chad Hutchinson (TriCal) shared insights on managing soil-borne diseases such as black dot and Verticillium wilt, including the role of integrated soil management practices.
Big conversation in Potato is coming December 5th
After the strong response to August’s Soil Under Siege panel on black dot, Spud Smart and TriCal Group are bringing together three leading soil health experts for a candid discussion on common scab — one of the most stubborn and costly diseases in potatos.
Another Potato Trial in the Books
Another year brings another successful potato trial at Trident Ag Products. This season, we expanded to two trials and increased the plot size to half pivot fields. Our multi-year approach allows us to work closely with growers and monitor performance over time, helping us gather strong, reliable data.
Stronger Plants, Better Yields, Fewer Resources
Stronger plants, better yields, fewer resources - and a lower carbon footprint. Potato growers face big sustainability goals, but with the right tools, we can get there—without sacrificing productivity. One tool that’s helping make this possible is Strike, driven by the chloropicrin.
Potato Trial in Oregon focused on Tackling Pathogens
Trident Ag Products and Dr. Maxwell Handiseni are conducting a potato trial in Boardman, Oregon, focused on tackling pathogens like verticillium wilt and black dot in potatoes using chloropicrin, the active ingredient in Strike™ Soil Fumigant.
Trident fights Common Scab, Verticillium Wilt & Black Dot
Trident Ag. recently completed Strike™ fumigations in potato fields in Washington State to help control soil-borne diseases like Common Scab, Verticillium wilt, and Black Dot, ensuring healthier soil and better crop yields.