Every grower knows seed matters—but how much does it really matter? Seed isn’t just another input. It sets the trajectory...
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Agriculture is entering a new era—one where soil is no longer evaluated solely by inputs or practices, but by measurable...
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Spud Smart recently published an article that reinforces something I’ve seen consistently across growing regions and seasons: ongoing learning is...
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Earlier this month at Potato Expo 2026 in Texas, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on...
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Potato growers today face a familiar—but evolving—set of challenges: soil-borne diseases, market pressure for higher quality, and the constant need...
Continue ReadingEvery grower knows seed matters—but how much does it really matter? Seed isn’t just another input. It sets the trajectory for the entire season. Emergence, stand uniformity, and ultimately yield all trace back to the decisions made before planting. But “good seed” isn’t always straightforward. Growers are constantly balancing quality, cost, disease risk, storage, and […]
Agriculture is entering a new era—one where soil is no longer evaluated solely by inputs or practices, but by measurable performance. Recently, I published a six-part research series on the Catalyst-Activated Cycle (CAC) through Zenodo, an open-access platform widely used across European research and policy communities. Each manuscript carries a permanent DOI and is freely […]
Spud Smart recently published an article that reinforces something I’ve seen consistently across growing regions and seasons: ongoing learning is one of the most productive investments a grower can make. When we talk about productivity, the conversation often turns quickly to inputs, equipment, or acreage. But some of the most meaningful gains happen off the […]
Earlier this month at Potato Expo 2026 in Texas, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on potato quality alongside Seed World U.S. Editor (on behalf of Spud Smart) Aimee Nielson and Jeff Douglas of Douglas Agricultural Services. Our goal was simple: help growers with real solutions.Our point of emphasis: prioritizing marketable […]
Potato growers today face a familiar—but evolving—set of challenges: soil-borne diseases, market pressure for higher quality, and the constant need to protect yield while managing risk. At Strike Fumigants, we believe better outcomes start with better information. That’s why we’re excited to highlight two new, expert-led webinars designed to help growers dig deeper into the […]
Earlier this year I wrote an article for Spud Smart that seemed to really strike a chord. In case you missed it, here is how One Easy Change Can Double Soil’s “Good Guys… We’ve always known Strike works. Season after season, growers tell us what they see in their fields: healthier plants, better root systems, […]
In my latest article for Spud Smart, I take a closer look at what I learned working with a frustrated potato grower in coastal South Africa—and how those same lessons apply to farms in Canada. By adjusting how Chloropicrin (known as Strike in Canada) was applied, we turned a struggling field into a success story. […]
I just got back from a whirlwind trip to one of my favorite places: South Africa. My trips are never vacations — they usually start with a call that sounds like: “We’ve got a problem. Can you come help us figure it out?” This time, the problem was a potato grower on the country’s sand […]
Black dot is on the rise in potato fields, and farmers are worried — with good reason. Though it’s not a new disease, it’s a growing and incredibly tough to manage problem that can steal yield, blemish tubers, and reduce marketability. I’ve talked to a lot of farmers who are genuinely daunted by what can […]
JULY 22 | 2:00 P.M. ET Join us for The Future Beneath Your Feet: Disease Control, ROI & Soil Science in Action, a must-watch session that digs deep into how soil health, disease control, and smart inputs can directly impact your bottom line. Top experts, Dr. Chad Hutchinson, Joy Youwakim, and Dr. Gary Secor share […]
