The nomination process is now open for Washington potato growers interested in serving on the national board of Potatoes USA.

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) has released its draft 2027 workload analysis, program budget and proposed fee structure for the state’s Refrigerant Management Program.

Agricultural professionals across Washington and the Pacific Northwest are invited to attend Growing with Biochar, a free, full-day training event designed to help participants understand how biochar can be effectively integrated into agricultural systems.

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is now accepting applications for its 2027 Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI), an intensive leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in the U.S. potato industry. Applications open August 1, 2026, and close October 16, 2026.