{"id":27287,"date":"2026-01-21T10:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skagit\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=27287"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:00:54","slug":"44th-annual-western-washington-potato-workshop","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skagit\/event\/44th-annual-western-washington-potato-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"44th Annual Western Washington Potato Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
Join us for a full day of insights, innovation, and industry updates. Hear from experts at WSU, the Washington State Potato Commission, and more as we explore soil health, pest management, crop research, and the latest breakthroughs in potato and berry production. Whether you\u2019re a grower, researcher, or ag enthusiast\u2014this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with leaders in the field!<\/div>\n

Friday’s Workshop Agenda<\/h2>\n

9:00 Opening Remarks<\/h3>\n

Don McMoran, WSU Skagit County Extension, Burlington<\/p>\n

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9:10 WSU NWREC<\/h3>\n

Tatum Weed, Director WSU NWREC, Mount Vernon<\/p>\n

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\"Washington9:20 Washington State Potato Commission<\/h3>\n

Shashi Yellareddygari, Director of Research and Outreach Washington State Potato Commission<\/p>\n

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9:35 Skagit County Pest Board<\/h3>\n

Katy Hayes, Skagit County Pest Board Coordinator<\/p>\n

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9:55 Impacts of Potential Neonicotinoid Regulations on Pest Management Strategies in U.S. Potato Production<\/h3>\n

Edem Avemegah, Postdoctoral Research Associate Crop and Soil Sciences<\/p>\n

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10:15 Updates from the Berry and Potato Pathology Program<\/h3>\n

Dr. Chakradhar Mattupalli, WSU NWREC, Mount Vernon<\/p>\n

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10:45 Break<\/h3>\n
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11:00 Water Rights<\/h3>\n

Kellie Gillingham, Washington State Department of Ecology<\/p>\n

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11:15 Irrigation<\/h3>\n

Dr. Troy R Peters Biological Systems Engineering, WSU Prosser \u2013 IAREC<\/p>\n

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11:45 Variety Trials<\/h3>\n

Dr. Mark Pavek, WSU, Pullman<\/p>\n

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Meat & Potatoes Lunch<\/h3>\n
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12:45 WSU Skagit County Extension Programing<\/h3>\n

Don McMoran, WSU Skagit County Extension, Burlington<\/p>\n

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1:00 Meet the new WSU NWREC Weed Scientist<\/h3>\n

Dr. Deniz Inci, Weed Science, WSU NWREC, Mount Venron<\/p>\n

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1:20 Is there a place for biologicals in potato disease management programs?<\/h3>\n

Dr. Kasia Duellman Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and Seed Potato Extension Specialist<\/p>\n

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1:50 Break<\/h3>\n
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2:00 Soil physical health, soil moisture, and irrigation requirements in potatoes<\/h3>\n

Dr. Gabe LaHue, WSU NWREC, Mount Vernon<\/p>\n

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2:30 Potato Production Economics<\/h3>\n

Suzette Galinato, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Agricultural Economics, WSU Pullman<\/p>\n

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3:00 Black dot – identifying and managing a potato blemish disease<\/h3>\n

Dr. Kasia Duellman, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and Seed Potato Extension Specialist<\/p>\n

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3:30 Evaluation & Adjourn<\/h3>\n
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An application was made for 4 WSDA Re-certification Course Credits<\/h4>\n
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\"Washington\"Skagit<\/h3>\n
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Thanks to our Gold Sponsors:<\/h3>\n

\"Ag<\/p>\n

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\"Wilbur-Ellis\"<\/p>\n

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\"Pape<\/p>\n

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\"Port<\/p>\n

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Thanks to our Silver Sponsors:<\/h3>\n

\"Smiley's<\/p>\n

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\"Ag<\/p>\n

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\"Bank<\/p>\n

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\"Skagit<\/p>\n

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\"PRO<\/p>\n

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Following the workshop, a Social Hour will be held at Shawn O\u2019Donnell\u2019s Sponsored by<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Washington State University Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve economic status and quality of life. Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Skagit County. Extension programs and policies are available to all without discrimination. To request disability accommodation contact the ADA Coordinator, Human Relations and Diversity, 509-335-8888 at least ten days in advance.<\/p>\n

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