April 28, 2023

Mar23

2024 WA COMMERCIAL POTATO SEED LOT PICK UP & TRIAL INFORMATION

2024 WA COMMERCIAL POTATO SEED LOT PICK UP & TRIAL INFORMATION

Commercial potato seed samples are requested from WA Growers for the Washington Seed Lot Trial.

Apr26

A NEW APP DELIVERS PESTICIDE LABEL INFORMATION TO YOUR PHONE

A mobile phone application for iPhone and Android phones and tablets called PestiSeguroTM/PestiSafeTM  developed by the University of Washington’s Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center is available to download.

Apr20

COMPLETE A SURVEY ON SMOKE HAZARDS IN THE AGRICULTURAL WORKPLACE AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR $50 ELECTRONIC AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE

COMPLETE A SURVEY ON SMOKE HAZARDS IN THE AGRICULTURAL WORKPLACE AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR $50 ELECTRONIC AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE

Washington State University (WSU) College of Nursing wants to identify the best practices to promote occupational health and is asking supervisor’s of outdoor workers to assist by completing a survey on smoke hazards in the agricultural workplace.

Apr24

ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY ASSESSES VALUE OF WASHINGTON STATE POTATO FARMING

The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) in cooperation with the IMPACT Center located at Washington State University measured the economic impact of potato production and subsequent potato processing in Washington State.

Apr20

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2024 POTATOES USA BOARD MEMBERS

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2024 POTATOES USA BOARD MEMBERS

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2024-2027 term.

Mar16

TENTH ANNUAL AG WORLD GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

TENTH ANNUAL AG WORLD GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Registration is now open for the tenth annual AG World Golf Classic.

Apr24

WASHINGTON GROWN EARNS TWO DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS FOR TWO EPISODES IN 2022 SEASON

WASHINGTON GROWN EARNS TWO DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS FOR TWO EPISODES IN 2022 SEASON

Congratulations to the production team of Washington Grown, North by Northwest, and all others that brought the story of Washington agriculture to our television screens as their work is recognized with two Emmy nominations for episodes in their 9th season.  

Apr27

WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE ENDS

The Legislature adjourned Sine Die as scheduled on the 105th day of the 2023 Legislative Session on Sunday, April 23rd. In the final week of the session, the legislature focused on two items:  bill concurrence and finishing negotiations on the state’s biennial budgets: operating, capital and transportation.  Additionally, the governor has begun signing bills into law.