September 10, 2021

Sep10

NEW VACCINE MANDATE FOR 100 MILLION AMERICANS

NEW VACCINE MANDATE FOR 100 MILLION AMERICANS

President Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery.

Sep10

THE IMPORTANCE OF MRLs FOR EXPORTS

THE IMPORTANCE OF MRLs FOR EXPORTS

With fall harvest underway with exports of fresh and processed potatoes following, it’s important that growers, shippers, and processors understand international regulations concerning maximum residue levels (MRLs).

Sep10

USDA ANNOUNCES FARM AND FOOD WORKER AID

USDA ANNOUNCES FARM AND FOOD WORKER AID

The Agriculture Department announced a $700 million investment into two new programs to provide financial relief to farm and food system workers.

Sep17

WSDA WEBINARS ON PESTICIDE LICENSING & PENALTY RULE UPDATES

WSDA WEBINARS ON PESTICIDE LICENSING & PENALTY RULE UPDATES

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is hosting multiple webinars over the next two months on regulatory changes occurring within the Pesticide Management Division. These changes will have far-reaching impacts and public input is important.

Oct01

USDA UPDATES CFAP2 ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS

USDA UPDATES CFAP2 ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS

USDA is updating CFAP2 Pandemic Assistance for specialty crop producers and others.