Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 11/10/17



A fairly new species of nematode is making itself known in the southeast, particularly in sweet potato production.  North Carolina Department of Agriculture Regional Agronomist Don Nicholson explains: “Well, we’re just seeing a newer nematode coming on the scene the last few years, especially affecting sweet potatoes, which is a staple crop in my region.  It’s pretty much in the same family as the Incognito, or the root knot nematode that we’ve been accustomed to for as long as I can remember…”

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