July 2, 2021

Aug26

IPM Supplies Available

IPM Supplies Available

WSPC has Integrated Pest Management (IPM) supplies available to growers.

Aug26

GAP Resources Available

GAP Resources Available

WSPC has Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) supplies available to growers.

Jul01

Department of Ecology to Develop a Program to Address End-Of-Life HFC Refrigerants

Department of Ecology to Develop a Program to Address End-Of-Life HFC Refrigerants

The Washington State Legislature has directed the Department of Ecology to develop a program to address end-of-life HFC refrigerants. Comments and other feedback are being accepted until July 21, 2021.

Jul01

New L&I Webinars Provide Details on New Agricultural Overtime Law

New L&I Webinars Provide Details on New Agricultural Overtime Law

To help agricultural employers and workers understand the changes in the new law regarding overtime for agricultural workers, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries has scheduled a series of webinars in July, August, and September.

Jul02

Secretary Vilsack Identifies Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

Secretary Vilsack Identifies Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

Secretary Vilsack designated 14 Washington State counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought.

Jul01

State Tax Revenues Now Projected to Come In $2.6 Billion Higher Than Expected

State Tax Revenues Now Projected to Come In $2.6 Billion Higher Than Expected

Washington’s quarterly revenue forecast last week showed a substantial increase in tax revenue: $2.6 billion more than was previously expected when lawmakers wrote the 2021-23 budget earlier this year.

Jul01

Termination of Marketing Order 946

Termination of Marketing Order 946

Established in 1949, Marketing Order 946 comes to an end.

Jul02

WSU CANDIDATES FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIR IN POTATO SOIL HEALTH

WSU CANDIDATES FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIR IN POTATO SOIL HEALTH

Potato industry stakeholders are invited to interact with candidates for Washington State University’s Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems by viewing their seminars at WSU in Pullman, or via Zoom

Jul01

Nominations Open for 2022 Potatoes USA Board Members

Nominations Open for 2022 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2022- 2025 term and Washington state has 4 seats to fill.