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

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.

Your experience in the field can help guide the next generation of potato disease research at Washington State University.

Potato growers across Washington face increasing challenges from extreme summer heat and wildfire smoke, making worker safety a critical part of daily operations. As fieldwork intensifies during the growing season, employers must comply with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) regulations designed to protect employees from heat-related illness and smoke exposure.

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Fumigation Stewardship Training, returning this August with two convenient locations for growers and industry professionals.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that U.S. potato growers planted an estimated 873,000 acres of potatoes in 2026, a decrease of 29,000 acres (3.2%) compared with 2025.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new $500 million fertilizer investment program this week aimed at expanding domestic production, strengthening the fertilizer supply chain, and improving long-term access to critical inputs for American agriculture.

One of this week's highlights was welcoming an international group of visitors from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices across the globe to experience Washington potatoes firsthand.

Looking to expand your business into new international markets? The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering Washington food and agricultural companies an opportunity to meet one-on-one with its international marketing representatives during a series of complimentary export consultations taking place August 10–14, 2026.