July 9, 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.

Aug12

EMERGENCY L&I AMENDMENTS TO OUTDOOR HEAT RULES

EMERGENCY L&I AMENDMENTS TO OUTDOOR HEAT RULES

L&I is adopting emergency rules to amend the current Outdoor Heat Exposure Rules to address extreme high heat procedures.

Jul09

Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

Rule announcement notice: Chapter 173-441 WAC, Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

The Department of Ecology is beginning rulemaking to amend Chapter 173-441 WAC – Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, as directed by Section 33 of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA).

Jul08

WSU CANDIDATES FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIR IN POTATO SOIL HEALTH SCHEDULE CHANGE

WSU CANDIDATES FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIR IN POTATO SOIL HEALTH SCHEDULE CHANGE

Due to a family emergency, interviews for all three candidates for the WSU Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems have been postponed and will be rescheduled for late August and early September.  Spud Topics will provide the new schedule as soon as it is set.

Jul09

WSU FILLS VACANT PLANT DIAGNOSTICIAN POSITION

WSU FILLS VACANT PLANT DIAGNOSTICIAN POSITION

WSU recently hired Cassandra Bates to fill vacant plant diagnostician position.

Jul08

Inslee Updates Washington Ready Proclamation, Rescinds Agricultural Worker Proclamation

Inslee Updates Washington Ready Proclamation, Rescinds Agricultural Worker Proclamation

On July 1st Gov. Inslee amended the Washington Ready Proclamation and rescinded the Ag Worker Proclamation.