The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has completed an administrative review of the normal values and export prices for certain whole potatoes imported from the United States for use or consumption in British Columbia. The review, part of the CBSA’s enforcement of a June 2, 2021 Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) order, aims to ensure compliance with Canada’s anti-dumping laws under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The CBSA’s investigation determined that no U.S. exporters or producers provided a complete response to the agency’s dumping questionnaire by the deadline. As a result, normal values for all subject goods will be set according to the ministerial specification outlined in section 29 of SIMA. This calculation method takes into account estimated production costs, overhead, grading, packing, administrative expenses, selling costs, and a reasonable profit margin.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is updating their pesticide rules to meet federal standards set by the 2017 update to EPA's Federal Pesticide Certification and Training (C&T) Rule (40 CFR Part 171).

Potatoes USA is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for its 2026 board members. A total of 49 board seats are available, including three-year and two-year terms. All terms will begin in March 2026.

Ecology sets a yearly implementation fee for Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) registrants with certain refrigerant systems. This applies to systems with over 200 pounds of refrigerants with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) above 150 (WAC 173-443-135). This fee helps pay the costs of running the program. Under Washington law, Ecology may adjust the fee each year to cover program implementation.

Applications are now being accepted for the Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation’s (Potato LEAF) 2025 Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI).

RSVP Today! Telone by Teleos will hold PNW Stewardship meetings in Moses Lake, Washington on August 12, 2025 and Kennewick, Washington on August 13, 2025.