Washington State University has conducted the Commercial Seed Lot Trial in cooperation with the Washington State Potato Commission and industry for 58 years (1961-78, 1982-2023).

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the 2023/2024 rates they will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities including meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy products, rice, cotton, and tobacco.

The Washington State Potato Commission has long supported Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 

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

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. 

The annual Oregon State University Potato Field Day at the Hermiston campus will be held on June 21^st from 8:00 am to noon at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 2121 South 1^st Street, Hermiston, Oregon. For more information visit the event website (HAREC Potato Field Day - Oregon State University).  On the following day, June 22^nd, from 8:30 to noon the annual Washington State University Commercial Seed Lot Profile and Potato field day will be held at the WSU Othello Research Unit, 1471 W Cox Rd, Othello, Washington. For more information visit the WSU Potato Research Group website. (Potatoes at WSU | Washington State University).  Lunch will be provided and pesticide recertification credits will be available at both events.

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

The Washington Health Soil Initiative and WSU's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources are excited to announce SoilCon Field Day 2023.