I hear in South Florida growers are fighting Parthenium hysterophorus and having difficulty controlling the weed. And, of course, it is an invasive pest, which is nothing new in Florida. Any…Continue
Tags: hysterophorus, Florida, Parthenium, invasive, control
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The news wires and cable networks have blown up with coverage over FDA’s action regarding tests for a fungicide in juice from Brazil. The fungicide is not approved for use on citrus in the U.S. Some…Continue
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Recently, three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South America were passed by Congress. Do you believe these agreements will be a net plus or negative for U.S. growers?
Tags: Agreements, Trade, Free
Started Oct 20, 2011
I've recently heard of a number of large fines to people using the H2A program and failing to notify the Department of Labor when a local person leaves the job. Here is a description of how the fine…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Byan Tolar Nov 28, 2011.
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Jack Ellis replied to Frank Giles's discussion E-Verify Requirements In State LegislationIn Florida, HB 7089 and SB 2040 are in consideration and awaiting votes. Both would require all employers, including agriculture, to use the federal E-Verify system to check employees' status. Ag groups in the state strongly oppose the bill, saying it would make it very difficult to gain the needed workers to harvest crops.
For growers here in PC dependent on labor, how would an E-Verify requirement impact your operations?
Posted on April 20, 2011 at 9:51am
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