Potato Progress

Volume 23 Number 2

9 March 2023

‍Northwest Potato Research Consortium

Manager Recruitment

‍The state potato commissions of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington seek applicants for Manager of the Northwest Potato Research Consortium, a cooperation in research funding by those commissions. The mission of the Consortium is to support the Northwest potato industry by funding and supporting high-quality research aimed at solving problems and advancing the potato enterprise regionally. Duties of the Manager include, 1) Organizing and facilitating the regional research review, funding process, and budgeting, 2) Information dissemination via the website (https://www.nwpotatoresearch.com/), 3) Facilitation and participation in large federal grant projects, and 4) Interaction with all relevant research scientists and administrations of their research institutions. 

‍The position location is virtual, but residence in or very near the Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is required. The position requires travel to various industry and research meetings across North America.

‍An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline relevant to agriculture is required, as are at least 5 years of self-directed work experience. Starting pay is in the range of $85,000 - 120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Manager will be an employee of one of the state potato commissions and will therefore enjoy the benefits of being a state employee. 

‍For a full job description and itemizing of required and preferred qualifications, see: https://www.nwpotatoresearch.com/item/manager-recruitment. To apply, send a cover letter and CV, including three or more references, to ajensen@potatoes.com by April 15, 2023. For questions about the Consortium or the Manager position, contact Andy Jensen at the above email address.

2023 WA Commercial Potato Seed Lot Pick up &Trial Information

Info also available each year at: https://potatoes.wsu.edu/

Commercial potato seed samples are requested from WA Growers for the Washington Seed Lot Trial. Two hundred whole (single drop) seed is an acceptable sample size, or 50 lbs of 4 oz single drop seed.

‍Requested:  minimum of 50 lbs of 2-4 oz whole seed, no seed treatments. We want a representative sample - if applicable, include a representative amount of rotten tubers! (Seed over 6 oz is not acceptable)

‍A representative sample is needed. Sampling the first (or last) 200 seed from the truck is not likely to provide a representative sample of the lot. Sample tags may be obtained by calling the Potato Commission at 509-765-8845.

‍Seed samples may be taken to the WSU Othello Research Unit, Potato Research Building (509-488-3191); located at 1471 W. Cox Rd, Othello, WA. For sample pick up and any questions regarding the seed lot trials please call:

South Basin: Tim Waters (509-545-3511), Rudy Garza (509-488-3191), or Vito Cantu (509-488-3191)

North Basin: Carrie Huffman Wohleb (509-754-2011), Rudy Garza (509-488-3191), or Vito Cantu (509-488-3191)

Westside: Don McMoran (360-428-4270), Rudy Garza (509-488-3191), or Vito Cantu (509-488-3191)

‍For all alternative pick-up locations or questions please contact Mark Pavek at mjpavek@wsu.edu or 509-335-6861 or Zach Holden at zholden@wsu.edu or 509-335-3452.

PICK UP DATES ARE ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PLANTING DATES BELOW

The seed lot planting dates for 2023 are:

           1st March 28

          2nd April 11

           3rd April 25

           4th May 9

‍2023 Potato Field Day and PVY DEMO -

Thursday June 22

‍This year’s virus reading of the seed lots will take place on June 7 or 13 and 20.

Save the date: Next year (2024) Potato Field Day will be June 27.

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