2025 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Field Day

Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Wednesday, August 20. The cost to attend is $20 and payment can be made online or at the event. This can be done on our website or by responding to cheryn@millerresearch.com or (208) 312-4650.

The field day will begin at the Miller Research field research at our main office at 422 E 200 N, Rupert (42.648994 N, -113.585612 E).

The presentations will focus on chemical management of diseases and will highlight research that has been funded by the Pacific Northwest Potato Research Consortium. ISDA pesticide recertification credits and CCA Pest Management credits will be requested for this meeting.

Topics will include:
Alternatives to metam fumigation for Verticillium wilt control
Managing black dot on the foliage and tubers
Fungicide programs for foliar disease management
In-furrow fungicides and seed treatments for Rhizoctonia management
Use of PCC lime for disease control
Variety susceptibility to powdery scab and PMTV
Soil health in potatoes (Year 7 of an ongoing study)

Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.