ROW CROPS: Potatoes

Fumigation with Trident allows plant roots to develop in an environment where nematodes and certain soil borne diseases are managed.
No current practice in potato production provides more benefits than soil fumigation.

Benefits of Trident Fumigation

Extensive, healthy root system

Earlier growth

Better utilization of nutrients

Requires less irrigation

Longer harvest window

Higher marketable yields

Common Potato Diseases and Pathogens

Lesion Nematode

Verticillium Wilt

Common Scab

Black Dot

Fusarium

Pythium

Phytophthora

Rhizoctonia spp

Colletotrichum spp

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Is Soil Disturbance Always Bad?

In the latest post on The Dirt, Dr. Chad Hutchinson takes a closer look at soil disturbance in potato production and why the conversation requires more nuance. From seedbed preparation and planting, moving soil is often unavoidable. The better question is whether each pass supports strong crop and soil recovery afterward.

9/29/2026

Strike™ Ag Industry Dr. Chad Hutchinson Environmental Stewardship Microbial Research Potatoes Soil Health Sustainability

Strike Fumigant and Common Scab – What’s everybody talking about?

The largest negative impact on marketable yield is caused by soil borne diseases including common scab and verticillium wilt. Of the two, common scab is the most frustrating limiter to marketable yield.

7/29/2026

Chloropicrin Common Scab Dr. Chad Hutchinson Potatoes Soil Fumigation Soil Health

The Real Reason Fields Get “Tired” … and What to Do About It

Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group explains that “tired” potato fields are often the result of more than one issue. Soil-borne disease pressure, weaker carbon flow and small inefficiencies can build over time, reducing crop responsiveness and making yield performance less consistent.

6/26/2026

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