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THREE ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN SPUDSMART

Posted on September 29, 2021September 30, 2021 by Chad Hutchinson

I recently had the pleasure of authoring three articles for SpudSmart. I hope you enjoy them!

Improve Sustainable Potato Production with Strike

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Chad Hutchinson

Improving sustainable potato production is an admirable goal for the potato industry. The basic concept of sustainable crop production is to produce an economically viable crop while maintaining or improving soil health and reducing the potential environmental impacts of farming. As farmers have long known, there is a link between the economic and environmental sustainability of the […]

A Crisp Autumn Morning

Posted on November 17, 2020November 18, 2020 by Chad Hutchinson

Sustainability is something that takes time to appreciate. Sustainability is part of wisdom. You believe that the gifts the land provides your family are not a given. Your grandfather used to say, “Take care of the soil and it will take care of you”.

Soil Health, Cover Crops, and Strike: How These Related Concepts Impact Your Operation

Posted on October 1, 2020October 7, 2020 by Chad Hutchinson

Soil Health is a relatively new phrase in agriculture that describes the important role soil plays in the long-term sustainability of crop land. Soil health involves a productive balance of soil chemistry (nutrients), soil physics (structure), and soil biology (soil microorganisms). The potato industry needs productive, healthy soils to remain competitive. Therefore, it is good to […]

Chad Hutchinson is the Global Director of Potato Research and Market Support for the TriCal Group. He received his degree in Plant Physiology/Horticulture from Purdue University in 1997. Chad was on the faculty of the University of Florida and the state potato specialist for ten years. He has worked with potato producers around the world on topics ranging from variety selection, crop nutrition, soil health, and soil disease suppression helping potato farmers be successful. He is recognized by his peers for his knowledge of crop production and soil fumigation practices and their influence on potato crop yield and quality. Chad is a regular invited speaker globally on topics related to soil fumigation, soil health, and potato crop production.