November 18, 2022

Nov16

MEET YOUR 2022-23 WASHINGTON STATE POTATO COMMISSIONERS

The mission of the Washington State Potato Commission and its Commissioners is to support an economically and environmentally sustainable Washington State potato industry by providing strong leadership and innovation, and building partnerships to meet the demands of global consumers.

Nov15

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) ANNOUNCES PLANS TO PURCHASE FRESH APPLES, PEARS, POTATOES, AND MIXED FRESH PRODUCE BOXES UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (CCC) CHARTER ACT.

Under the authority of Section 5 of the CCC charter act, the USDA made a pre-solicitation announcement of plans to purchase fresh apples, pears, potatoes, and mixed fresh produce boxes to distribute to various food nutrition assistance programs.

Nov15

THIRD U.S. UNION REJECTS NATIONAL RAIL CONTRACT DEAL

A third U.S. rail union voted on Monday to reject a tentative national contract reached in September but expects to continue negotiating to reach a deal.

Nov17

UNION PACIFIC (UP) ASKS CUSTOMERS TO METER TRAFFIC OR FACE EMBARGOES

Union Pacific (UP) is asking customers to meter traffic or face embargoes.

Nov15

USDA PREVIEWS CROP AND REVENUE LOSS ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS 

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Nov16

WSU IN-PERSON PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION AND PRE-LICENSE COURSE

Registration is now open for the November 29 and 30th, 2022 WSU in-person pesticide recertification and pre-license courses.

Nov03

WSU POTATO RESEARCH GROUP NEEDS INPUT TO IMPROVE FERTILIZER AND IRRIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS

The Washington State University Potato Research group is conducting a survey of Columbia Basin fertilizer and irrigation recommendations.