Spud Smart

09/03/2026

A crop that looks stable on paper may tell a very different story once it reaches the bin. 🥔👀

Wet weather. Storage concerns. Wildfire smoke. Record costs. A smaller U.S. crop. And a market showing some early signs of strength.

What could it all mean for Canadian potato growers this season? Get the full September Market Update at the link in our bio.

Early estimates put 2026 Canadian potato production near last year’s level, but regional variability, storage concerns, and record costs are complicating the outlook. Editor’s Note: September Market Update is part of a monthly video series featuring Victoria Stamper, general manager of the Unite...

08/31/2026

A good August doesn’t erase a rough June. 🌧️➡️🥔 A solid plan can protect your stressed spuds through storage. 1,4group

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08/25/2026

🥔 Canada’s potato quarantine rules are changing — but vigilance isn’t going anywhere.

After more than 40 years, potatoes are returning to parts of Central Saanich, B.C. At the same time, a golden nematode detection in Manitoba and new handling requirements for P.E.I. shipments are showing how Canada’s approach to quarantine pests is becoming more targeted and precise.

From surveillance and traceability to farm biosecurity and export logistics, these decisions have real implications for growers and the wider potato industry.

👉 Read the full article to find out what Canada’s latest pest decisions really mean.
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Canada’s potato quarantine strategy is becoming more targeted. Learn what Central Saanich, Manitoba and P.E.I. mean for growers, trade and biosecurity.

08/21/2026

Can cattle help rebuild soil health in P.E.I.’s potato rotation? 🐄🥔

Early results from an AAFC research project show rotational grazing can return nutrients to forage fields without reducing the potato yield that follows.
Researchers have also found no soil degradation or increase in greenhouse gas emissions so far. The bigger question is whether repeated grazing can build soil organic matter, improve soil structure and increase water-holding capacity.

Read the full article for the latest findings: https://hubs.li/Q04tTdB-0

08/18/2026

🥔 Nobody notices a potato bin that just… works. That’s the point.

✅ Bill Orr looks at how off-season prep makes storage a breeze.



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08/17/2026

How do you find your farm's style on social media?

Potato Ty’s advice: Study creators who do it well, borrow what works, and make it your own. It may take 10, 50 or even 100 posts to find your groove—but keep going.

Read his latest Dirt to Digital column in the Summer 2026 issue of Spud Smart: https://hubs.ly/Q04tgy6w0

08/11/2026

A potato wart detection in a previously unregulated Prince Edward Island field has renewed debate over plant health rules and cross-border trade. 🔬

The Canadian industry says science-based regulation, surveillance and phytosanitary safeguards must continue to guide decisions affecting growers and markets.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04pXDW00

08/07/2026

“Steal Like an Artist” — In this edition of Dirt to Digital, Potato Ty (Tyler Heppell) breaks down how he built his farm‑creator voice.

Study creators in your niche, copy what works, then make it your own. You might not hit your groove in 10 posts — it can take 20, 50 or 100 — but keep posting and experimenting.

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08/05/2026

Rising costs, surplus inventories, planting delays and trade uncertainty are creating a “perfect storm” for Canada’s potato industry.

Despite the pressure, growers and industry leaders remain focused on resilience, collaboration and moving the season forward.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04pXDmF0

08/04/2026

Did your potatoes have a rough summer? Some varieties forget, and others don’t. Jamie Suiter explains why that matters at harvest time and beyond. 🥔 HZPC Potatoes

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