December 23 2022

Dec13

AG OVERTIME

All agricultural employees in Washington have the right to earn overtime pay as of Jan. 1, 2022.

Dec23

AMBASSADOR KATHERINE TAI MAKES STATEMENT FOLLOWING SENATE’S CONFIRMATION VOTE INSTITUTING DOUG MCKALIP AS CHIEF NEGOTIATOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

Upon Doug McKalip’s confirmation on December 22, 2022 by the Senate to the role of Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States (US) Trade Representative, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai made a statement expressing support for McKalip upon his confirmation.

Dec20

ECOLOGY HAS ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 173-423 WAC, CLEAN VEHICLES PROGRAM, AND CHAPTER 173-400 WAC, GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR AIR POLLUTION SOURCES

Ecology adopted two rules. Ecology is directed by the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards law (RCW 70A.30.010) to adopt California vehicle emission standards, including the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) program, and maintain consistency with California’s standards and Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act.

Dec08

GLYPHOSATE LICENSE EXTENDED TO END OF 2023

The European Commission (Commission) Friday extended the EU authorization for the use of herbicide glyphosate until the end of 2023, according to Commission officials.

Dec20

MEXICO APPROVES TWO ADDITIONAL POINTS OF ENTRY FOR FRESH POTATO SHIPMENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES

As of November 17, 2022, U.S. registered fresh potato exporters can ship to the full Mexican market through two new locations: Nuevo Laredo and Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

Dec08

NEW JOB POSTING RULES TOOK EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2023

Starting January 1, many Washington state employers will be required to list clearer details about compensation on most job ads due to recently ratified legislation.

Dec08

NRCS-WA ANNOUNCES FY23 EQIP-RIPARIAN BUFFER PROGRAM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington announced Jan. 13, 2023, as the FY23 application deadline for landowners interested in assistance installing riparian buffers.

Dec20

OREGON BANS SALES OF NEW GAS-POWERED PASSENGER CARS BY 2035

Policymakers for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality approved a rule that prohibits the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles in Oregon by 2035.

Dec21

PRE-REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2023 WA/OR POTATO CONFERENCE

PRE-REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2023 WA/OR POTATO CONFERENCE

Pre-registering for the WA/OR Potato Conference will save you time and money!

Dec21

SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM TO BE ON THURSDAY IN THE THREE RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER AT THE WA/OR POTATO CONFERENCE

The 2023 WA/OR Potato Conference is right around the corner, we can’t wait to see you in Kennewick.

Dec23

THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 2023 SLATES FOUR MILLION DOLLARS FOR NATIONWIDE POTATO BREEDING PROJECTS.

Upon signature of the Omnibus Appropriations Bill by the President, four million dollars is available for potato breeding projects.

Dec13

WASHINGTON MINIMUM WAGE FOR 2023 TO BE $15.74 PER HOUR

The Washington State minimum wage for 2023 will increase to $15.74 an hour in January.

Dec08

WSDA UPDATE - RENEW PESTICIDE/SPI LICENSE FOR 2023

Don’t forget to renew your Pesticide/SPI license for 2023!