June 23: WSU Potato Field Day offers look at seed, pest trials, virus-sniffing dog
Sharing discoveries in seed quality, new varieties, pests, and growing practices to help NW potatoes thrive
WSU hires soil specialist as its first distinguished chair for potato agriculture
Steve Culman will delve below the surface to keep Washington potato ag strong, sustainable.
Innovation, Leadership, and Excellence: CAHNRS scientists earn WSU Showcase honors
Three CAHNRS researchers honored at 2022 WSU Showcase.
June 24: WSU researchers to lead Non-Traditional Potato Field Day
Modifying their traditional field day, WSU potato researchers will safely share 2021 seed trial results.
WSU potato scientist champions research, student learning as U.S. association president
WSU scientist supports future of industry as Potato Association of America president.
WSU seeks first Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems
WSU launches search for scientist to study healthier, more sustainable and productive soils for potatoes.
New from Extension: The economics of potato production
Washington is the second largest producer of potatoes in the United States, growing more than 5 million tons annually. Suzette Galinato In the WSU Extension online bookstore, Suzette Galinato, economist with the School of Economic…
What lies beneath: WSU team studies soil-borne potato disease with help from NSF, USDA
Scientists take on a destructive, emerging complex of diseases facing potato growers.
Researchers to help water flow more freely to farms, fish and people with USDA grant
New technology and management approaches could help the West’s precious water flow more efficiently for farmers, residents and fish, thanks to pioneering work by scientists at Washington State University. “Water […]
New potatoes make great fries
WSU researchers are part of a team that developed new potato varieties with lower environmental impact, and were recently accepted by McDonald’s for their french fries.
