Water, water, everywhere…but whose water is it? According to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, the government controls it all…specifically the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. However, recently uncovered documents reveal that not even EPA and the Corps are in agreement about what constitutes a WOTUS site and … Read more
Agricultural employers have been pondering the value of the H-2A law for some time, leading them to the same question: is using the H-2A program worth it? According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2A program allows U.S. employers or agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United … Read more
Baby, it’s cold outside! Even St. Nick is shivering. He’s also probably stirring about getting ready for the big night in late December. Do you know who else is moving? It’s greenhouse growers who are thinking about a winter crop or another year of greenhouse-grown produce. They’re probably also planning how they will control weeds … Read more
The UN declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP). Pulses are edible grain legumes – think pinto, kidney, garbanzo, lentils, and peas. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) wants the public to recognize tasty and nutritious pulses “as a primary source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.” The Crop Science Society … Read more
For me, the end of the calendar year is always a great time to reflect. The year is pretty much done and we are all in the starting gates for what hopes to be a productive 2016. Traveling the country proved to be an eye-opening experience as I listened and learned about the concerns of … Read more