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Green Report

Updates on news and politics affecting the Green Industry in Texas. Hosted by the Texas Nursery & Landscaping Association.

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32:52

TNLA Board Member Spotlight: Chairwoman Rachelle Kemp

Green Report ·

2023/06/29

Featured in our latest episode of the Green Report Board Member Spotlight series, Rachelle Kemp owner of R&R Landscaping in Waco and incoming board chairwoman of TNLA. Rachelle discusses how she got into the green industry, issues that TNLA will help tackle, and important priorities for her time on the board.

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31:15

TNLA Green Report S2:Ep7 - Board Member Spotlight -...

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2022/09/21

Enjoy the launch of this new mini-series spotlighting key TNLA Board Members, this episode focusing on TNLA State Board Chairman Kevin Grossberndt. We discuss his background, getting involved in TNLA Leadership, challenges facing the industry, ERP program, Growers Summit, and more. Thank you to our sponsor Texas Mutual!

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19:32

TNLA Green Report Season 2 Episode 6 - July Update On...

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2022/07/20

Listen to this episode to get an update from D.C. on the H-2B amendment that passed the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and where that leaves us for FY 23. We also discuss the status of the City of Dallas considering a potential ban on gas-powered landscape equipment. Lastly a brief update on Austin's Landscape & Irrigation ordinance as who's coming to TNLA EXPO.

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36:30

TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 5: Federal...

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2022/06/01

Listen in to this episode where we speak with Kody Bessent, CEO of the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. as we dive into the details of the Phase One announcement of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) - the first installment of federal disaster money following Winter Storm Uri in 2021. In addition we review the Texas Ag Council, an organization that TNLA and PCG are deeply involved in regarding state-level policy. Lastly we review a plant pest and disease bill both our organizations came together to pass

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35:20

TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 4: Reform...

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2022/03/09

This episode we talk with Lori Whitten with Action Visa and Gray Delaney with SEA regarding reform initiatives in the H2 programs. Topics include a program overview, strategies on H-2B cap relief, and the legislative landscape we are working in. Listen in for a conversation on how we improve the H2 programs for the green industry.

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37:29

TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 3: Laura Fowler -...

Green Report ·

2021/12/22

This episode of the Green Report focuses on the current legal environment surrounding the COVID vaccine mandate. Listen in as Laura Fowler with the Fowler Law Firm discusses compliance and the future of these mandates. The Texas Workforce Commission letter described in the episode can be found here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/files/businesses/commissioner-letter-covid19-vac-mandate-120821-twc.pdf

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38:37

TNLA Green Report Season 2 Episode 2: Mike Meroney -...

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2021/03/26

TNLA takes a deep dive with Mike Meroney, an independent lobbyist fighting for better workforce solutions and developing curriculum for high school students. Mike is a strong advocate when it comes to developing a strong workforce for the future. During this episode, he provides insight on some of the bills he has worked on when industries have hit the panic button on their employment struggle. Mike also walks us through his current work on driving policymakers to pass legislation to help add highly

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50:21

TNLA Green Report Season 2 Episode 1: Economic Impact...

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2020/12/04

Dr. Marco Palma & Dr. Charlie Hall What is the economic contribution of the Texas nursery and landscape industry? Listen in as Dr. Marco Palma and Dr. Charlie Hall dive into the details of the most recent report from Texas A&M University on the impact of our industry on the State of Texas. With the 2020 report detailing over $22 billion dollars in total sales, there is a lot of value to discuss for business owners and policymakers. New! Watch the podcast on YouTube Here!

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27:31

Episode 10: Zaira Garcia, Texas State Director of FWD.us

Green Report ·

2020/10/15

Episode 10 features Zaira Garcia, Texas State Director of FWD.us, a national organization with state-level chapters focused on fixing the broken U.S. immigration system. Amongst the priorities for FWD.us is improving the H-2B and H-2A programs, something the green industry has been working on for years. In this episode, we go into the work of FWD.us and their partnership with TNLA along with other Texas business groups to improve these vital programs. Thank you to our sponsor of this episode for

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42:29

TNLA Green Report Episode 9: John Farner with the...

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2020/09/23

In this episode, our guest is John Farner who serves as the Industry Development Director for the national Irrigation Association. John jumps into topics related to COVID relief, federal developments on water, and a brief overview of the election landscape heading into November 2020. John gives our audience a perspective of someone who is working on water-related issues in Congress and someone who monitors the development of irrigation policy across the United States. Thank you to our sponsor of

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34:05

TNLA Green Report Episode 8- Tiffany Lashmet of Texas...

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2020/06/16

In this episode of the TNLA Green Report we interview Tiffany Lashmet, author of the Texas Agriculture Law Blog. Tiffany is an associate professor and extension specialist for the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. In our interview we covered the Water of the United States update, liability on pesticide drift, landowner liability, and property rights. Be sure to listen to the episode and check out Tiffany's blog at https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/about/.

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23:15

Legislator Spotlight - Texas Agriculture Commissioner...

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2020/01/03

The Green Report speaks with Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, head of a massive state agency that impacts the green industry daily. In this episode we review some of the critical functions of the agency and discuss some ongoing efforts TNLA and TDA are working in partnership. Commissioner Miller gives an update on the trade missions and disease control efforts in our state.

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00:00

Issue Highlight - Cities Requiring Paid Sick Leave

Green Report ·

2019/10/17

In the past two years, major cities across Texas have expanded their regulatory authority by creating new employment mandates on businesses of all sizes. As Texas employers struggle to comply, the business community, including TNLA, have begun to push back on these patchwork regulations. This episode we speak with Annie Spilman, Texas State Director for NFIB and spokeswoman for the ASSET coalition on the fight against cities creating employer mandates.

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16:44

Issue Highlight - Hemp with Zack Guignardi [Ep. 5]

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2019/08/30

Texas is preparing for the start of a new industrial hemp market and it has grower's curious about the role of nursery growers in the business potential of hemp propagation. Listen in as we talk with Zack Guignardi from Colorado about how he is using greenhouses for the propagation of hemp clones, and producing clean, genetically consistent stock for row crop farmers in his state. We get into propagation techniques, seeds vs. clones, the variations of the hemp plant, and potential risks.

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25:36

Legislator Spotlight - State Rep. Drew Springer [Ep. 4]

Green Report ·

2019/05/15

Listen in as TNLA speaks with Texas House Ag Chairman Drew Springer Chairman Springer represents an expansive rural district in North Texas and, as a four-time elected state official, he is in his first session as a committee chairman. We discuss some of the major issues being tackled this session and the work of his committee.

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26:42

Legislator Spotlight - State Rep. Mary Gonzalez [Ep. 3]

Green Report ·

2019/04/22

State Representative Mary Gonzalez represents Texas House District 75 in eastern El Paso County. A four-term Texas House member, she has served on various committees important to the Green Industry including Agriculture, Public Education, and House Appropriations. Listen in as we discuss her entrance into politics, her district, her passion for agriculture, and some of the issues she is confronting in office. A leading voice for rural Texas and the issues critical to her district, Rep. Gonzalez

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29:06

Green Report Deep Dive into H-2B with Jay Williams...

Green Report ·

2019/02/15

Jay Williams with Landscape Art talks with the Green Report about his experience with the H-2B and the critical impacts this program has for the way his landscaping company is able to do conduct business. Ryan Skrobarczyk takes a deep dive into H-2B as it happens in DC with NALP’s Vice President of Government Relations, Andrew Bray who shares his perspective of the current Federal climate and getting over the government shutdown and back to business. To stay up to date on TNLA following H-2B and

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19:37

Introduction to Green Report Podcast [Ep. 1]

Green Report ·

2019/01/29

Welcome to The Green Report. My name is Ryan Skrobarczyk and I am the Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association. The team at TNLA started the Green Report as a way to bring you up-to-date on the news and politics that affect the green industry in Texas. From growers to landscapers and everyone in between, each business is impacted by the politicians, legislators, and regulators of every stripe and this is our effort to bring you up to speed on

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