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.

A new public-private initiative titled “Probing Our Country’s Soil Health” is underway in the United States, aiming to better understand how soil health can inform land management decisions. Organizers are now seeking growers to participate in this innovative effort.

Growers interested in improving soil health, conserving moisture, and exploring the practical benefits of reduced tillage are encouraged to attend the No-Till and Low-Till Drill Demo on October 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at 480 PH 15 Road. In Pasco, Washington. This hands-on event will showcase various no-till and low-till practices, giving attendees a firsthand look at how these methods perform under real field conditions.

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.

Participants of the Potato Sustainability Alliance’s 2024 On-Farm Assessment can now request a certificate recognizing their contribution to sustainable potato production.

Starting October 14, 2025, the U.S. will impose port service fees on maritime transport services provided by Chinese shipping lines and vessels built in China, following a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigation into China's shipbuilding dominance.

Another Apple Cup is in the books! While the scoreboard showed a 59–24 victory for the University of Washington, the real winners of the day were the fans who stopped by the Washington State Potato Commission and WA Grown booth for free fries and fun.