SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Sep06

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION CIRCULATING LETTER PETITION ON EPA’S DRAFT INSECTICIDE STRATEGY

The American Soybean Association is circulating a letter petition to raise concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Draft Insecticide Strategy (IS). Growers, producers, and applicators are encouraged to sign the petition by Saturday, September 21, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to help voice their concerns with the EPA IS draft.

Sep04

APPLY FOR YOUR CCA REIMBURSEMENT BEFORE FUNDS RUN OUT!!!

APPLY FOR YOUR CCA REIMBURSEMENT BEFORE FUNDS RUN OUT!!!

The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) began processing Climate Commitment Act (CCA) reimbursement applications. Reimbursements will only occur while funds are available and if CCA remains viable. During the first few days of the portal being opened, over 377 applications were received.

Sep11

MCDONALD’S VALUE MEALS WITH NOSTALGIC CUPS IS A MARKETING STRATEGY BRINGING CUSTOMERS BACK IN THE DOOR

McDonald’s marketing strategy to offer $5 value meals including nostalgic collector’s cups appears to be bringing customers back to the Chicago based fast food chain.

May17

WASHINGTON STATE LABOR AND INDUSTRIES (LNI) OFFERING WEBINARS ON EMPLOYMENT LAWS

WASHINGTON STATE LABOR AND INDUSTRIES (LNI) OFFERING WEBINARS ON EMPLOYMENT LAWS

Employers and workers have the opportunity to take part in LNI’s webinar series from July to September led by Employment Standards program staff to learn about key employment laws.

Aug22

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING ON PACKINGHOUSE HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS ON NOVEMBER 4-7, 2024

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING ON PACKINGHOUSE HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS ON NOVEMBER 4-7, 2024

The Washington State University (WSU) Extension will be holding virtual training on Packinghouse Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) on November 4-7, 2024.