L&I’s Employment Standards Program has made changes to its draft administrative policy that will give employers guidance on new job posting requirements. The changes are based on recent public feedback received. The program is now seeking public comment on the second draft of the policy.

According to SHIFEX, the new trend in shipping rates indicates a power shift away from carriers.

The Washington State Potato Commission in coordination with the Idaho Potato Commission and the Oregon Potato Commission has released a 16 minute training video for potato truck drivers.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investing more than $3.5 million to get locally-grown food on school lunch trays across the state this coming school year.  WSDA notified 83 Farm to School purchasing grant award recipients this week and funds are eligible for reimbursement between Sept. 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.

Hello Potato, Vegetable, and Vegetable Seed Crop Producers in the Columbia Basin. Please help WSU and ARS understand beet leafhopper management practices by completing the short survey below.  The survey will take about 4 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous.