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" Understanding the biology of our
soils is vital to the long-term viability
of potato farming in Washington. "
- Chris Voigt, executive director of the
Washington State Potato Commission
The industry-created endowment will develop an
applied research program that closely collaborates with
other Pacific Northwest researchers at the University of
Idaho, Oregon State University and the U.S. Department
of Agriculture as well as potato growers and processors.
It will complement other research and extension efforts
by WSU and its statewide Soil Health Program to
develop improved methods and tools for monitoring
and managing soil health.
The new chair will join the Department of Crop and
Soil Sciences, home to much of CAHNRS' cropping
systems and soil science research.
The
Columbia
Basin
Soil Health
for
Potato
Cropping Systems Working Group led development
of the endowment. Made up of industry leaders from
AgriNorthwest, Corteva Agriscience, J.R. Simplot Company,
Lamb Weston, McCain Foods, Oregon Potato Company,
Stahl Hutterian Brethren, Trical Soil Solutions, and the
Washington State Potato Commission, the group will help
WSU scientists prioritize research in potato production.
" Washington state's growing conditions, including our
soil, contribute to our state having the highest potato
yields in the world, " said Chris Voigt, executive director
of the Washington Potato Commission. " Understanding
the biology of our soils is vital to the long-term viability
of potato farming in Washington. This work has the
potential to create an even more sustainable future for our
potato farmers, allowing our state to continue to produce
high yields of great potatoes for generations to come. "
" The drive and involvement of the Working Group
and the support of growers and industry makes this
work possible, " Hulbert said. " Their partnership with
WSU enables discoveries of great benefit to agriculture
in Washington and across the nation. "
" Soil is one of the most valuable components of
a great potato crop, " said Rich Burres, Manager of
Sustainable Agriculture at Lamb Weston. " We need
great potatoes to meet global demand for french fries.
Supporting this effort with the University is a critical
step for us, as we work to ensure the long-term viability
of potato farming in the Pacific Northwest. "
The Distinguished Endowed Chair will be based on the
Pullman campus, with field research being conducted in
the Columbia Basin.
To support the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil
Health, contact Nicholas Dolce, CAHNRS Senior Director
of Development, at nick.dolce@wsu.edu.
- Washington State University
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