East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) board and staff, elected officials, landowners, and partners met on May 5, 2025 to celebrate the completion of EL 86.4 irrigation system.

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is launching the Columbia River Drought Insurance Program to assist in providing water for curtailed irrigators during the next Columbia River drought.

McDonald’s announced plans to hire 375,000 restaurant employees this summer in the United States (US).

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.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they are issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP).