December 15, 2023

Dec14

AGRICULTURAL WAGE RATES FOR FOREIGN WORKERS SET FOR FISCAL 2024

The U.S. Labor Department released an annual update to mandated wages for foreign farmworkers on temporary visas Wednesday as employers seek to block a larger overhaul of the wage methodology in court.

Sep20

ATTEND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM ON FEBRUARY 15-16, 2024

ATTEND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM ON FEBRUARY 15-16, 2024

USDA is holding it’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum “Cultivating the Future” in Arlington, Virgina at the Crystal City Gateway on February 15-16, 2024.

Nov15

FLEET REPORTING DEADLINE EXTENDED

FLEET REPORTING DEADLINE EXTENDED

The Department of Ecology has extended the deadline for Washington fleet, agricultural use included, owners and operators to report their 2022 vehicle operations. The deadline is now December 31, 2023.

Dec04

RAMPING DOWN OF THE 100 PERCENT BONUS DEPRECIATION STARTING

The 100% additional first year depreciation deduction was created in 2017 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and generally applies to depreciable business assets with a recovery period of 20 years or less and certain other property.

Nov30

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE POTATO COMMISSION’S 2ND ANNUAL POTATO ACADEMY ON JANUARY 30, 2024

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE POTATO COMMISSION’S 2ND ANNUAL POTATO ACADEMY ON JANUARY 30, 2024

Mark your calendars and register now! The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is excited to announce our 2nd annual FREE Potato Academy to be held January 30, 2024 at the Red Lion Hotel located at 2525 N. 20th Avenue in Pasco, Washington from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Nov28

THE 2024 WA/OR POTATO CONFERENCE STARTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024!

THE 2024 WA/OR POTATO CONFERENCE STARTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024!

The show will be held January 23-25th at the Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA. A full list of speakers and topics along with the conference agenda are available at www.potatoconference.com.  

Dec15

WA ECOLOGY ADOPTS NEW RULES RESTRICTING ‘GLOBAL WARMING’ REFRIGERANTS

The Washington Department of Ecology has adopted regulations which will eventually ban in-state sales of air conditioners and commercial refrigeration units containing hydrofluorocarbons – powerful chemical compounds that scientists have linked to global warming.