July 21, 2023

Jul21

FIELD DAY TO LEARN ABOUT A NEW COLORADO POTATO BEETLE INSECTICIDE

CalanthaTM is a new insecticide based on RNA technology that is effective against Colorado Potato Beetle. 

Jul17

FRY VAN SLAYS STP IN CENTRALIA

FRY VAN SLAYS STP IN CENTRALIA

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, staff from the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) were at the beautiful Centralia College campus with the Fry Van at the 101-mile mark of the Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic to help riders stay fueled for the long haul.

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.

May31

OUTDOOR HEAT SAFETY

During these hot days, physically demanding work, heavy clothing, and dehydration can put even the healthiest workers at higher risk for serious heat illness like debilitating heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke. 

Jun29

UPDATED HEAT PROTECTIONS FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS WENT INTO EFFECT JULY 17, 2023

UPDATED HEAT PROTECTIONS FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS WENT INTO EFFECT JULY 17, 2023

As hotter, drier weather sets in, farmworkers, construction workers, and other outdoor workers will be better protected from heatstroke and other hot-weather hazards because of updated workplace heat rules that took effect in mid-July.