Mark VanOostrum

Nov 8, 2024 | shorturl.at | Scott Graham |Mark VanOostrum |John Walsh

There are many stages to the production of potatoes. Seed selection, land preparation, planting, pest control, irrigation, harvest, and storage. Now that the tubers are successfully under a roof, it is time to maximize the return on your investment. Every crop, variety, and end use require dedicated management to ensure the crop you put into storage exits your storage with minimal reduction of return on investment.

Sep 17, 2024 | spudsmart.com | Eugenia Banks |Mark VanOostrum

The following is an article submitted by Eugenia Banks, edited by Mark Van Oostrum, on best management practices for managing storage rots in potatoes. This information will be incredibly helpful if you come across diseased potatoes during dig tests. Pre-Harvest Preparation:Test Digs: Identify safe areas for digging and areas requiring caution. Mature Skin Set: Ensure potatoes have mature skins before harvest, waiting at least 3 weeks post-topkill for thin-skinned varieties.