At their annual meeting, the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) welcomed Adam Weber into the position of WSPC Chair as outgoing WSPC Chair Josh Bunger transitions into the role of WSPC Past Chair.

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

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.

The United States has decided not to approve a long-term renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement at this stage and will instead continue with annual reviews of the pact. That does not mean USMCA is over. The agreement remains in place, and the three countries still have time to negotiate changes. But it does mean the agreement was not extended for a longer-term period, and North American trade will now continue under a more uncertain review process.

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.

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.