WIC
Proposed WIC update affirms white potato inclusion
USDA announced proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC. The rule incorporates rec... READ MORE »
RNMF offers $2,500 scholarships
The Responsible Nutrient Management Foundation (RNMF) is offering $2,500 scholarships to students attending agricultural-related programs at post-seco... READ MORE »
Farmers now approved to spray crops with drones
Agriculture is changing right before our eyes.According to recent media reports, a drone large enough to carry tanks of fertilizers and pesticides has... READ MORE »
Get drought ready with new extension website
Washington is in a drought. And there is a lot that we can do about it — with help from the just-launched WSU Extension Drought Website.The new ... READ MORE »
Vertisan MRL established for Japan
Japan has established an MRL 0.06 for DuPont's Vertisan fungicide for potato imports.Redge Bodily, DuPont sales manager for the Pacific Northwest, adv... READ MORE »
PAA honors four with Honorary Life Member awards
Chuck Brown, Jim Zalewski, Sam Thornton and Phil Nolte were recognized by The Potato Association of America (PAA) as Honorary Life Members during its ... READ MORE »
House coalition urge repeal of WIC ban
A bipartisan coalition of 93 members of the House of Representatives called on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to reverse his department's decision to ban... READ MORE »
