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.

Nearly 20 state legislators, agency staff, and legislative staff joined the Washington State Potato Commission and the Washington Association of Wheat Growers for a dinner Monday night where representatives from both organizations talked about the issues to be discussed, before the full tour kicked off Tuesday morning. The group first traveled to Moon Family Farms, a small family-owned wheat farm that focuses on both commodity grain for global markets and specialty grain for local bakeries and mills. There they discussed cost increases on farm inputs, and how advancing technologies can help farms, but are often prohibitively expensive for smaller farms.

The search for Washington State University's next Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems is entering its final phase, and the Washington potato industry is invited to play an important role.

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.

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.