Unusually High Aphid Pressure in 2025: A Critical PVY Threat for Potato Growers

For potato growers and agronomists in Eastern Idaho, the 2025 growing season is presenting a significant challenge. Researchers with the University of Idaho Extension have documented that aphid pressure is not only higher than previous years but also arrived earlier, creating a prolonged window of risk for the transmission of Potato Virus Y (PVY). The https://potatoes.news/unusually-high-aphid-pressure-in-2025-a-critical-pvy-threat-for-potato-growers/potatoes-news/