December 22, 2023

Dec22

ADOPTED HYDROFLUOROCARBONS AND OTHER FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES RULE GUIDEBOOK IS AVAILABLE NOW

The new guidebook will give important information regarding the adopted rule. The book will provide overall information about Chapter 173-443 WAC Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and Other Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases rule and if it will affect you.

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.

Dec21

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE FOR 2023 ON FARM SAFETY EXPENSES

Specialty crop growers that experience on-farm food safety program expenses to receive a new or renewed safety certification. This is available through the Food safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program.

Dec22

EPA REGISTERS NEW PESTICIDE TECHNOLOGY FOR POTATO CROPS

Biopesticide products that contain the active ingredient Ledprona has been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA for three years.

Dec20

EPA UPDATE ON NEXT STEPS FOR CHLORPYRIFOS

In light of the November 2, 2023, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2021 final rule effectively prohibiting the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food or feed crops, EPA is issuing an update on its intended next steps.

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.

Dec20

NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON THE WSPC WEBSITE

By popular demand, we have placed new content on the WSPC website, including WSPC farm safety videos we produced on harvest safety, potato truck-driver safety, and worker health and hygiene, and links to other safety videos and resources in both English and Spanish.

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.  

Dec20

THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMLY ADOPTS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE POTATO

As of early last week, the United Nations General Assembly has accepted the International Day of the Potato.