University of Guelph Potato Research Open House
Potato Research Open HouseElora Research Station Crops BuildingWednesday August 20, 2025Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, rain or shine!6182 2… Continue Reading University of Guelph Potato Research Open House
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Late Blight Update – July 24th 2025
Late blight strain ID testing has confirmed the strain found on potatoes was US-23. This is the same strain that… Continue Reading Late Blight Update – July 24th 2025
2025 Late Blight Update
With high late blight pressure the last two seasons, there may be enough inoculum around for an outbreak. Approach this… Continue Reading 2025 Late Blight Update
Late Blight Update
Late blight has been found in a tomato field in Kent County. Samples are being analyzed for strain identification.
Late Blight Update
Late blight has been detected on a few potato plants in one field in Elgin county.
2024 Ontario Potato Field Day
The 2024 Ontario Potato Field Day will be held on Thursday August 22nd. See the flyer below for more details.
2024 Ontario Potato Scout Training
Ontario Potato Scout Training Wednesday June 5, 2024 In-person: Ontario Potato Board Office – Elora, ON Virtual: via Zoom 9… Continue Reading 2024 Ontario Potato Scout Training
Potato Bacterial Soft Rot Survey
Bacterial soft rots and blackleg are common potato diseases caused by a number of different bacteria in the Pectobacterium and… Continue Reading Potato Bacterial Soft Rot Survey