This month I wrote an article for SpudSmart titled: What Global Lessons Have we Learned About the Suppression of Black Dot?
Working closely with potato growers around the world, I’ve seen firsthand how much yield and quality can be lost to diseases that go unnoticed or unmanaged.
One of the most underestimated culprits is black dot. Caused by Colletotrichum coccodes, this pathogen thrives in stressed plants and plays a key role in the early die complex. But despite its impact, it’s often confused with or overshadowed by more familiar threats like verticillium wilt.
One thing has become clear to me: by not managing black dot, we’re leaving significant potential on the table.
The article goes on to explain lessons we have learned in Argentina, Australia, and Canada. Click here to read the article in its entirety: https://spudsmart.com/what-global-lessons-have-we-learned-about-the-suppression-of-black-dot/
The Global Takeaway: Outdated, conventional products aren’t equipped to handle today’s challenges, including black dot. Relying on these products rather than looking for new solutions costs more than many realize. Strike has shown time and again that it can deliver real results, whether it’s restoring yields in Argentina, helping Australian growers improve quality, or giving Canadian farmers a better way to fight back against the early die complex.
What are you leaving on the table? By rethinking your soil fumigation strategies, you can unlock better yields, healthier crops and stronger profits. The solutions are here — it’s time to make the most of them. Contact us today to get a diagnosis and treatment plan for your field. Email info@strikefumigants.com.