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.

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.

The union representing dockworkers from Maine to Texas reports being "at an impasse" with employers as negotiations for a new labor contract stall, raising the threat of a strike at some of the largest U.S. ports. 

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be the administrators for fiscal year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).

Harvest is an important time to focus on safety. The long hours, night work, trucks, conveyers, and harvesters all contribute to increased opportunities for injuries.

Medium sized businesses are now eligible to be included in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) Program. Their inclusion makes them eligible to apply for assistance for a percentage of the costs associated with obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. In addition, program assistance has been expanded for 2024 and 2025 expenses.

We're excited to announce that the new Washington Grown activity book and teacher's guide are now available online!

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is advising growers to be on alert for fake farm labor contractors and verify they are only using licensed labor contractors.

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.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is now accepting applications for its second year of its Compost Reimbursement Program (CRP).