Wisconsin potato growers have just about wrapped up planting season, and many may be looking ahead towards potential pests and diseases this growing season. One disease that makes an appearance every summer is late blight.

Dr. Amanda Gevens, the Chair of the Department of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison, as well as a Professor in that department and an Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology, shares some advice for spotting late blight in potatoes and managing it. 

Wisconsin potato growers have just about wrapped up planting season, and many may be looking ahead towards potential pests and diseases this growing season. One disease that makes an appearance every summer is late blight.
Dr. Amanda Gevens, the Chair of the Department of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison, as well as a Professor in that department and an Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology, shares some advice for spotting late blight in potatoes and managing it.&nbsp;

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