February 9, 2024

Sep20

ATTEND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM ON FEBRUARY 15-16, 2024

ATTEND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM ON FEBRUARY 15-16, 2024

USDA is holding it’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum “Cultivating the Future” in Arlington, Virgina at the Crystal City Gateway on February 15-16, 2024.

Jan10

BE A PART OF DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS, TAKE THE WSDA CLIMATE RESILIENCE SURVEY TODAY

BE A PART OF DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS, TAKE THE WSDA CLIMATE RESILIENCE SURVEY TODAY

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) needs to understand the needs and experiences of Washington producers and agricultural advisors to develop a Climate Resilience Plan for Washington agriculture, so please take a few moments to complete the WSDA Climate Resilience Survey today.

Jan05

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PROVIDES CLAIM FORMS COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE WRIA 1 NOOKSACK BASIN ADJUDICATION

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PROVIDES CLAIM FORMS COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE WRIA 1 NOOKSACK BASIN ADJUDICATION

The Department of Ecology's Water Resources Program is holding a 60-day comment period as required by RCW 90.03.140(3).

Feb09

JERRY HEILIG, A FORMER WSPC COMMITTEE MEMBER AND FORMER CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL POTATO PROMOTION BOARD, PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024

JERRY HEILIG, A FORMER WSPC COMMITTEE MEMBER AND FORMER CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL POTATO PROMOTION BOARD, PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It’s with tremendous sadness that we have lost another great leader in the Washington State Potato industry.  Jerry Heilig, a former WSPC Committee member and former Chair of the National Potato Promotion Board, passed away on February 1, 2024.

Jan08

OLYMPIA POTATO DAY

Farmers will gather in Olympia February 20, 2024, and meet with state legislators, staff members, and agency personnel.

Feb02

POTATO LEAF PROMOTES NEW ‘LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD’ PROGRAM

POTATO LEAF PROMOTES NEW ‘LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD’ PROGRAM

Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will be the setting for the Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation’s (Potato LEAF) new leadership program entitled Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field.

Feb08

SNAKE RIVER SALMON LITIGATION PAUSED BY JUDGE MICHAEL SIMON OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN OREGON

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court in Oregon approved a five year stay in an Endangered Species Act lawsuit initiated by the National Wildlife Federation on the Snake River Salmon population decline to afford the federal government, Northwestern tribes, environmental groups, Washington state, and Oregon state time to test an agreement worth $1 billion that would resolve the dispute without breaching the four Snake River Dams.

Jan18

SOILCON24 SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2024

SOILCON24 SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2024

This year, SoilCon24 will be exploring diverse solutions to advance health in diverse soils.

Feb07

SUPERBOWL POTATO SNACKS

SUPERBOWL POTATO SNACKS

Are you hosting or attending a Super Bowl LVIII party?  Need a fun quick app?

Jan19

“CELEBRATION OF LIFE” FOR POTATO COMMISSIONER, MIKE MADSEN

“CELEBRATION OF LIFE” FOR POTATO COMMISSIONER, MIKE MADSEN

A Celebration of Life service has been scheduled for Mike on February 16, at 1pm, in Hermiston, Oregon.