Maine potato scientists say conditions are ripe for late blight

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 30, 2025

Aroostook County potato growers should watch plants closely for late blight symptoms, crop scientists said Friday. High heat and humidity, followed by wet weather, make ideal conditions for the disease, according to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s most recent Potato Pest Alert. Late blight is a fungal disease that affects potatoes and tomatoes, and can cause widespread crop destruction.