December 3, 2021

Dec30

2022 WASHINGTON STATE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE

2022 WASHINGTON STATE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE

Washington’s minimum wage will be $14.49 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

Dec03

AG PROVIDES 10.3 PERCENT OF U.S. EMPLOYMENT

AG PROVIDES 10.3 PERCENT OF U.S. EMPLOYMENT

According to USDA’s Economic Research Service, agriculture, food, and related industries provide jobs for 10.3 percent of the American population.

Dec03

FDA PROPOSES CHANGES TO FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT RULE FOR WATER USED ON PRODUCE

FDA PROPOSES CHANGES TO FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT RULE FOR WATER USED ON PRODUCE

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that aims to enhance the safety of produce. 

Dec10

PESTICIDE APPLICATORS RECERTIFICATION COURSES AND WEBINARS AVAILABLE THROUGH WSU

PESTICIDE APPLICATORS RECERTIFICATION COURSES AND WEBINARS AVAILABLE THROUGH WSU

Washington State University is offering multiple pesticide applicators recertification courses via internet in English and Spanish for $15 per credit. 

Dec10

WA WORKERS' COMP INSURANCE TO GO UP SLIGHTLY IN 2022

WA WORKERS' COMP INSURANCE TO GO UP SLIGHTLY IN 2022

On Nov. 30th the WA state Dept. of Labor & Industries announced a 3.1 percent increase in the average worker's compensation premium rate for hours worked in 2022.

Dec03

WAIVER EXTENDED FOR HOURS OF SERVICE RULES

WAIVER EXTENDED FOR HOURS OF SERVICE RULES

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the extension of the modified Emergency Declaration issued in March of 2020.

Dec10

WSDA TO PAY FOR LAB SOIL HEALTH ANALYSIS STARTING IN MARCH

WSDA TO PAY FOR LAB SOIL HEALTH ANALYSIS STARTING IN MARCH

Beginning in March of 2022, WSDA will pay for laboratory soil health analysis for eligible projects in exchange for support in collecting soil samples and grower management surveys.