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By Kelie Yoho, University of Idaho Photos by Erik J. Wenninger, University of Idaho In the United States, there is a prevalent consumer expectation for unrestricted access to high quality…

The Northwest Potato Variety Development Program (Tri-State) is poised to release a red-skinned variety with white flesh, notable for its consistently round tuber shape and its desirable size profile.   The…

Washington State University will be hosting an insect and weed control field tour on July 20th from 2-4 pm. Join them at the WSU Commercial Vegetable Farm in Pasco to view experiments…

How to get free fries at McDonald’s and Wendy’s this week.

Teleos Ag Solutions will be hosting two fumigation stewardship training events in August. The first will be in Moses Lake on August 2 at the Big Bend Community College.  The second…

A new tool available for the 2022 season, the KestrelMet 6000 AG Weather Station, has been designed to help farmers improve irrigation efficiency. The on-site monitoring system provides growers with…

The U.S. has begun exporting potatoes into Mexico beyond the 26-kilometer border zone that previously marked the limit of their export. This comes after the two countries reached an agreement…

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” — Ronald Reagan

Following 16 years of service to the World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors, with the past four years as President and CEO, Romain Cools has decided to retire…