September 30, 2022

Sep29

EPA RESPONDS TO TREATED SEED PETITION

EPA RESPONDS TO TREATED SEED PETITION

This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a response to a petition filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) with and on behalf of beekeeper, farmer, and public interest groups.

Oct07

L&I PROPOSES MODERATE INCREASE IN WORKERS’ COMP RATES FOR 2023

L&I PROPOSES MODERATE INCREASE IN WORKERS’ COMP RATES FOR 2023

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 4.8% increase in the average price employers and workers pay for workers' compensation insurance next year.

Sep29

PRESIDENT BIDEN ROLLS OUT A NATIONAL STRATEGY AIMED AT ENDING HUNGER IN THE U.S. BY 2030 AND CALLS FOR ACTIONS TO FIGHT FOOD RELATED ILLNESSES.

In a five-pillar plan to combat hunger and curb food related illness, President Biden is calling for Congress, the private sector, and philanthropic groups, with his assistance, to actively tackle long term goals to combat hunger and improve the health of all Americans.

Sep29

UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS ADVANCING TO UNITED STATES SENATE.

United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Announces Nominations Advancing to the U.S. Senate for Under Secretary of Food Safety at the United States Department of Agriculture, a Farm Credit Administration Board Member, and Under Secretary for the Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture.