The 2025 National Fry Processors Trial (NFPT) took place at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Grand Forks, Minnesota on October 22–23, 2025 bringing together key representatives from the potato industry, breeding programs, and state potato commissions.

Mark your calendars and grab your pre-registration tickets—attendee registration is officially open for the 2026 WA/OR Potato Conference, taking place January 27–29, 2026, at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington.

The Washington State Potato Commission is pleased to welcome Geordy Bryant Greene as our new Director of Government Affairs.

The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is closely tracking several major trade developments announced over the past weekend that could expand market access for U.S., and Washington-grown, potato products.

Registration is open for the Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) Conference and Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Early bird savings are available to attendees registering by September 1, 2025.

In an era where reliable seasonal labor is vital to agricultural operations, the Washington Agricultural Field Labor Association (WAFLA) is once again stepping up to support employers navigating the complexities of the H-2A guest worker program. This fall, WAFLA will host two regional H-2A Summits providing a premier opportunity for education, collaboration, and strategic planning in the agricultural labor sector.

Move over, candy bars! There’s a new Halloween favorite in town, and it’s straight from the produce aisle. The “Trick-or-Tater” trend is sweeping across the country, turning humble potatoes into the season’s most surprising (and hilarious) treat.

Happy 2026 Water Year! The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, Washington State Climate Office, Oregon State University Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, and Oregon Climate Service is asking for your participation in helping us document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year (October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025) for the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho).