Syngenta, Universities Partner to Bring Blight Hotlines to Growers

Potato growers across the U.S. will continue to have access to expert disease updates in 2014, as Syngenta announced it will continue to offer toll-free potato blight hotlines in partnership with five universities. Sponsored by Revus Top fungicide, the potato blight hotlines consist of expert researchers providing timely updates about current potato disease pressures throughout the growing season and in five different potato-growing regions. These updates are accessible with a phone call.

Researchers at universities in Idaho, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon and Washington will provide the updates at the corresponding numbers:

• University of Idaho: 1-800-791-7195
• Michigan State University: 1-888-379-9012
• North Dakota State University: 1-888-482-7286
• Oregon State University: 1-800-705-3377
• Washington State University: 1-800-984-7400