This Easter, families are discovering a fun—and surprisingly practical—alternative to traditional eggs: decorating Washington-grown potatoes. Not only are potatoes sturdier and less fragile than eggs, but they also provide a larger canvas for creativity and eliminate the worry of cracking during decorating or display.

More than 700  fifth-grade students from nine local schools gathered at the Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday for the Benton Franklin County Farm Fair.

The Washington State Potato Foundation (WSPF) is now accepting applications for its Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program for the 2026–27 school year. This opportunity is designed to support students from potato growing regions who are pursuing careers in agriculture.

Potatoes that fail to meet grade standards, whether due to size, shape, damage, or other defects—are commonly referred to as culls. Cull potatoes are removed/discarded from the market stream because they do not meet quality specifications or are damaged during harvest or storage. Rather than being sold, they are typically set aside in piles until growers decide how to dispose of them. While cull piles may seem harmless, they can pose a significant threat to surrounding potato fields if not managed correctly.

British Columbia’s long-running trade case against U.S. fresh potatoes is once again up for review through the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), with a tentative Notice of Expiry Review set for April 1, 2026, and a final expiry date of June 1, 2026.

The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is seeking nominations for five commissioner appointments in Washington State.

Washington State University is once again preparing for the 2026 Commercial Potato Seed Lot Trial, an important industry program funded by Washington potato growers to provide independent evaluations of seed quality before planting decisions are made.