On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Temple Grandin will deliver the inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Lecture at Washington State University in the CUB Senior Ballroom. Grandin, an internationally known author, inventor, and professor of animal science, will present her talk, “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

The Washington State Potato Foundation (WSPF) is now accepting applications for its Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program for the 2026–27 school year. This opportunity is designed to support students from potato growing regions who are pursuing careers in agriculture.

Last Friday, the Administration announced a new initiative through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) called the Grocery Guarantee Program. The program is designed to strengthen the domestic food supply chain by expanding access to capital, with the broader goal of helping stabilize and reduce grocery costs for consumers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced enrollment dates for 2026 Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), offering Washington producers opportunities to put marginal or environmentally sensitive acres to work through conservation. Offers for CRP will be accepted by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).

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

Many in the agricultural community may not yet be aware that Washington State University College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is offering a new way to stay informed about ongoing initiatives, research, and partnerships. Raj Khosla, Dean of CAHNRS, has launched an active blog designed to keep stakeholders connected with the latest developments across the college.

Washington State University is once again preparing for the 2026 Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial, an important industry program funded by Washington potato growers to provide independent evaluations of seed quality before planting decisions are made.