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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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