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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.