Packing More Nutritional Punch into the Already Powerful Potato The humble spud, already a nutritional powerhouse, is set to get a major health-benefiting boost due to research being conducted by horticultural scientists at Washington State University. Jacob Blauer, a doctoral student in the Molecular Plant Science program and research assistant in the lab of WSU […]
OTHELLO, Wash – The Washington State University Potato Research Group will host its annual Potato Field Day starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, at the WSU Othello Research Farm.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University entomologist Bill Snyder has received a $2.05 million USDA grant to help potato farmers reduce their use of insecticides in the Pacific Northwest. “Currently, potato farmers are between a rock and a hard place,” Snyder said. “They are going to have to learn to produce a blemish-free crop while […]
OTHELLO, Wash. – When it comes to nutritional value, baby potatoes are proving to far outstrip their adult counterparts, according to Roy Navarre, USDA Agricultural Research Service research geneticist and adjunct professor with Washington State University.
OTHELLO, Wash – The Washington State University Potato Research Group will host its annual Potato Field Day starting at 8:30 a.m. on June 26 at the Othello Research Farm. The field day will feature field tours highlighting the latest research developments in potato cultural practices and pest management, as well as a potato irrigation application […]
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – The Makah/Ozette potato, a small spud with a long and unique history, will be the topic of an educational workshop hosted by Washington State University and the Swinomish tribal community. Titled “The Story of the Makah/Ozette Potato,” the workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. […]
Pullman, Wash. — The potato, avoided by some Americans for its high carbohydrate content, may be healthier than we give it credit. A new study at Washington State University is examining some of its nutritional benefits. Brightly colored potatoes,such as purple, red and yellow, contain higher levels of antioxidants compared with white potatoes, according to […]
It’s a Fact More than half of all apples grown in the United States for fresh eating come from orchards in Washington state. Washington apples are sold in all 50 states and more than 40 countries. Americans eat approximately 19.6 pounds of fresh apples annually, compared to about 46 pounds consumed annually by residents of […]
It’s a Fact According to the Washington Potato Commission, “The potato belongs to the family Solanaceae, and is known to scientists as Solanum tuberosum . Other members of the family are the tomato, pepper (green, chili, jalapeno, etc.), eggplant, nightshade, belladonna, petunia, and tobacco.” Through direct and indirect sales, potatoes contribute about $3 billion per […]
It’s a Fact Agriculture is critical to Washington’s economic well-being. The state’s $29 billion food and agriculture industry contributes 13 percent to the state’s economy, including more than $6 billion of annual farm gate value. The food and agriculture industry employs 170,000 people in every corner of the state, making it Washington’s No. 1 employer. […]