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Smart Farming: Enhancing Potato Growth with Sustainable Water Practices

Friday, 17 January 2025 Blog & News

  Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River.   Smart Farming: Enhancing Potato Growth with Sustainable Water Practices The allotment of scarce resources, particularly water, has always been one of the biggest challenges in agriculture. This is especially true in the modern day since a changing climate and steadily increasing populations have made water sustainability a major...

Sustainable Practices in the Global Potato Supply Chain

Thursday, 19 December 2024 Blog & News

If you’re anything like us, spending a few minutes browsing the Washington Potatoes recipes tab will leave you good and hungry, no matter what type of food you’re in the mood for. There’s a lot to choose from, whether you’re looking for some BBQ potatoes for a party or a light, healthy, vegan-friendly lunch. There are even delicious potato-based desserts! Before you run out the door to...

As the Holiday’s Approach, Understanding the Differences Between Yams, Sweet Potatoes, and Potatoes

Monday, 02 December 2024 Blog & News

As the Holiday’s Approach, Understanding the Differences Between Yams, Sweet Potatoes, and Potatoes Though they may share similar appearances and cooking uses, yams, sweet potatoes, and potatoes are distinct in origin, taste, and nutritional benefits. Here’s a closer look at what makes each unique. Yams Yams are tuberous root vegetables native to Africa and Asia, with rough, bark-like...

Most Nutrition per Penny

Wednesday, 08 January 2025 Blog & News

Washington Potatoes: The Most Nutrition Per Penny When it comes to finding a food that’s nutritious, versatile, and affordable, look no further than Washington potatoes. These humble spuds are a nutritional powerhouse, offering a unique combination of vitamins, minerals, and fiber for just pennies per serving. In fact, they provide the most nutrition per penny in the produce section,...

New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier You: Why Potatoes Should Be Part of Your Plan

Friday, 06 December 2024 Blog & News

New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier You: Why Potatoes Should Be Part of Your Plan The new year is the perfect time to set goals for healthier living, whether that means eating better, staying active, or simply focusing on overall wellness. When planning your journey to a healthier you, don’t overlook one often-underappreciated ingredient: **potatoes**. Versatile, nutritious, and...

How Does Agriculture Affect Wildlife?

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 Blog & News

How Does Agriculture Affect Wildlife? Agriculture, by definition, means to alter the natural environment in order to produce the foods required by humans, often on a large scale. Changing the landscape in this way has an inevitable effect on the native flora and fauna. This is particularly true in the modern day, as the use of pesticides and fertilizers can often lead to an even greater...

Seattle to Portland finisher Chris Voigt is powered by potatoes.

Monday, 06 January 2025 Blog & News

Seattle to Portland finisher Chris Voigt is powered by potatoes.  As the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, Voigt once ate nothing but potatoes for two months (aside from salt, seasonings, and a little cooking oil).  The publicity stunt got worldwide media attention–and proved a point to tater haters: these humble tubers are a...

Holiday Potatoes

Monday, 02 December 2024 Blog & News

  Historic Potato Dishes That Graced Holiday Tables Potatoes have long been a cherished part of holiday meals, offering comfort, sustenance, and versatility. From rustic farmhouse kitchens to grand dining halls, these beloved tubers have been transformed into iconic dishes that reflect the rich cultural and culinary history of Christmas celebrations worldwide. This holiday season,...

Carry On My Wayward Son! Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza 50 mile Ultra-Run

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 Blog & News

Carry On My Wayward Son! Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza 50 mile Ultra-Run The East and West Coasts have primarily been my stomping grounds. When I committed to run a marathon or ultra-run in all 50 states my main intention was that it would get me to a lot of places I probably wouldn’t have gone to otherwise. And my intention was to actually see and experience those places. No just...
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