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4/14/2011 11:06 AM
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News for the Louisiana Nursery and Landscaping Association
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By host on
4/18/2012 6:41 PM
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Act Now to Keep H-2B Viable for Green Industry
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H-2B Program Update
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The H-2B Program Rule is slated to go into effect in one week - on April 23 - unless a Federal Court or Congress intervenes. ANLA and many state partner associations support litigation being filed this week in the Northern District of Florida. We hope the court will issue a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing the program rule. ANLA is also working with Congress to fight these two rules. We are encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would block DOL from implementing both the H-2B program rule and the wage rule.
Please contact your two Senators and your Representative in Congress today to stress the importance of the H-2B program to the green industry and to your business. Please tell them that the H-2B program rule that goes into effect next week and the H-2B wage rule that will take effect in October will make it very difficult for you and others to use the H-2B program, which is the only legal labor safety net for many green industry businesses. Ask them to support and work to pass a resolution (H.R. RES 104, S.J. RES 38) which would prohibit DOL from implementing these rules.
You can reach your two Senators and Member of Congress through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 225-3121. Once connected to the office, please ask for the staff person who handles immigration issues and tell them you need their help to save the H-2B Program. If you have not already done so, please also send a letter to your elected officials through the ANLA website (www.capwiz.com/anla/home). It only takes a few moments and a few clicks to personalize and send your letter.
More Background on the Rules
As you know, DOL issued a final rule on January 19, 2011 that will artificially increase H-2B hourly wages by more than 50%. On February 21, 2012, DOL issued a final rule that would make the program even more expensive and complicated to use. The rule requires employers to hire any qualified U.S. worker up to 21 days before the H-2B worker is scheduled to begin. The proposed rule would also involve labor unions in the hiring process and require employers to pay transportation and subsistence costs for potential U.S. workers who work for at least 50% of the season. In addition, the rule includes provisions requiring employers to pay workers with "corresponding employment" duties similar wages. Many of these new requirements are adopted from the H-2A program. Through our experience with the H-2A program, we know that many of these new requirements will make the H-2B virtually impossible to use.
ANLA is continuing to strongly oppose both H-2B rules and will continue to work to generate Congressional opposition to the rules. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to reach out to Congress, as well.
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By host on
4/10/2012 7:23 PM
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By host on
3/29/2012 1:08 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EVERRIS™ CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF AMERICAN OFFICES AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
DUBLIN, OH (March 26, 2012) – Almost exactly one year after announcing the sale of Scotts Professional to ICL, officials from ICL and Everris™ celebrated the opening of Everris’s new offices and research and development facilities in Dublin, OH.
At the grand opening on February 27, Yossi Zidon, CEO of ICL Specialty Fertilizers, Fred Bosch, CEO of Everris and Ariana Cohen, president of Everris Americas presided over a ribbon cutting ceremony. Steve Lombardo, manager of research and development for Everris Americas, then led tours of the new facilities, including an in-depth look at the laboratory’s capabilities. “This new lab will serve as a key resource for both field technical services and field salespeople,” Lombardo said. “This space has all the features we need to conduct both present and future product analysis and development.”
Everris will formulate its new and existing plant protection products at this lab, as well as coat and blend its new and improved controlled release fertilizers. Technical specialists will also benchmark release profiles for products from Everris and its competitors at these facilities, leveraging their findings to develop new formulas and optimize existing ones.
The grand opening reception concluded with a catered lunch and presentations from both Zidon and Bosch. “This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Everris,” Zidon said. “These new facilities reflect ICL’s long-term commitment to Everris, its team members and its customers. I have every reason to believe that this grand opening is just one of many successes we will have to celebrate.”
For more information about Everris, or to find an Everris Territory Manager near you, please visit www.everris.us.com.
About ICL:
ICL is one of the world’s leading fertilizer and specialty chemicals companies. For a world challenged by population growth and scarce resources, ICL makes products that increase global food and water supplies and improve industrial materials and processes.
ICL produces approximately a third of the world’s bromine and is the sixth largest potash producer in the world. ICL is a leading supplier of fertilizers in Europe and a major player in specialty fertilizer market segments. One of the world’s most integrated manufacturers and suppliers of phosphate products, ICL has become the world’s leading provider of pure phosphoric acid and a major specialty phosphate player.
ICL is comprised of three core segments: ICL Fertilizers, ICL Industrial Products and ICL Performance Products. Its major production activities are located in Israel, Europe, the U.S., South America and China, and are supported by major global marketing and logistics networks. ICL employs approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.icl-group.com.
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Members of the press are welcome to contact Lynette Von Minden at lynettev@swansonrussell.com or 402-437-6457 to request a high-res image of the grand opening festivities.
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Everris executives cut the ribbon to officially open the company's new American offices in Dublin, OH.
From left to right: Ryan Lewis, Marketing Communications Manager; Ariana Cohen, President; Yossi Zidon, CEO of ICL Specialty Fertilizers; Fred Bosch, Everris CEO; and Steve Lombardo, Manager of R & D.
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By host on
3/20/2012 3:41 PM
Saturday May 12
9 am until 12 noon
LSU AgCenter
Hammond Research Station
21549 Old Covington Hwy
Hammond, LA
Additional information or questions:
Southeast LA Nursery Association
New Orleans Horticulture Society
LA Nursery and Landscape Association
Baton Rouge Landscape Association
LA Irrigation Association
Jambalaya Lunch in the Margie Jenkins Azalea Garden's Gazebo
prepared by Horticultural Chef Joey Quebedeaux
All Nursery, Landscape, Irrigation & Retail Professionals Invited!!
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By host on
3/12/2012 9:40 PM
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By host on
3/12/2012 9:15 PM
Azalea
Symposium
Wednesday April 4, 2012
8:30 am – 3:00 p.m.
New Encore Azaleas for 2012!
New Southgate Rhododendrons!
History of Azaleas in Louisiana!
Best Landscape Performance from Azaleas!
Companion Plants for Azaleas!
SPEAKERS
Buddy Lee – Encore Azalea Breeder
Pat Newman - Folsom Nursery
Rick Webb - Louisiana Growers
Allen Owings - LSU AgCenter |
$20 / person
Lunch & Handouts provided
SEATING IS LIMITED
Register today!
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Hammond Research Station
21549 Old Covington Hwy., Hammond, LA
www.lsuagcenter.com/Hammond 985-543-4125
Event co-sponsored by:
 
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By host on
3/12/2012 9:12 PM
12th ANNUAL
Nursery and Landscape
GOLF SHOOTOUT
Friday June 15, 2012
Registration: 7:00-8:15 AM
Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Entry Deadline: Tuesday May 3rd
LSU Golf Course
Nicholson Drive at Burbank Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
For more information and the form click here.
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By host on
2/6/2012 6:16 PM
March 1st, 2012
7:00AM - 3:15PM
West Baton Rouge Conference Center & Tourist Bureau
2750 North Westport Dr.
Port Allen, LA
(225) 344-2920
Training farmers and ag businesses on how to avoid lawsuits, labor law violations, delays and highway violations.
This year’s Mid-South Agricultural Labor Seminar is targeted to address current agricultural labor problems.
Do not make a mistake in managing your employees that could result in a fine, lawsuit or jail time. The Mid-South Agricultural Labor Seminar will provide you with some of the best legal advice in the country on how to avoid labor law and highway violations. You will also receive the latest on other issues impacting agricultural labor. The Mid-South Agricultural Labor Seminar is unique and will provide farmers and agribusinesses with information you need that you will not hear at other meetings.
Get your labor questions answered, attend this Seminar!! See below for registration.
For more information contact Brian Breaux at (225) 922-6210.
For the brochure click here.
For the registration click here.
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