Commercial potato seed samples are requested from Washington Growers for the Washington Seed Lot Trial. Two hundred whole (single drop) seed is an acceptable sample size, or 50 lbs. of 4 oz. single drop seed.

Interested in being a part of the Washington State University (WSU) Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI), they are hiring an Extension Coordinator. Applications will be accepted through April 14, 2025.

Under Chapter 173-167 WAC, the Department of Ecology (Ecology) has adopted an Emergency Drought Funding Rule to continue the Drought Response Grant for eligible public entities within the Yakima Basin Watersheds.

The Franklin Conservation District (CD) was awarded a $700,000 grant for community engagement and program development around air quality Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation in Benton and Franklin Counties.

WA Friends of Farms & Forests Members Pesticide Communications and Applicator Training

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District announced the first delivery of water on the EL 86.4 system, the second irrigation system completed for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP).

The Administration acted this week by implementing responsive tariffs aimed at strengthening the U.S. international economic standing to address a trade deficit

The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intend to engage with State and Tribal co-regulators; industry and agricultural stakeholders; environmental and conservation stakeholders; and the public on certain key topics related to the implementation of the definition of “waters of the United States” in light of the Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency

The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is seeking nominations for three commissioner appointments in Washington State.