A cool and wet spring brought relief to much of Washington following the drought of 2021, but in a few parts of eastern Washington, the drought’s effects have lingered. 

Washington State University Extension, the Washington State Potato Commission and the Potato Foundation will team up to provide workshops for potato growers and field scoutson June 15^th, 1:00-4:00 PM, at the WSU’s Othello Research Unit at1471 West Cox Road, Othello WA.

USDA has released its “Notice of Funding Availability” for the Commodity Container Assistance Program.  USDA has partnered with the Port of Oakland in California and The Northwest Seaport Alliance in Washington for this program.

It has been confirmed the MRL Maleic Hydrazide has been established in Korea. 

After a 2 year hiatus, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Trade Show was back in full swing in Chicago May 21-24, 2022. 

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2023-2026 term.

Most employees working in Washington State are entitled to overtime pay.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA will begin accepting applications for the Commodity Container Assistance Program which currently includes a partnership with the Port of Oakland in California and the Northwest Seaport Alliance, which is a marine cargo operating partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma in Washington State.

Recently, the popular TV show, Washington Grown, received a large grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to expand its education efforts.

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health offers no-fee consultation to establish or strengthen workplace safety and health programs for the asking.