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Welcome to The Green Report. 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 what you need to know.
TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 4, Episode 10: New H-2A Rules, New Challenges with Arnulfo Hinojosa
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3 days ago
TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 4, Episode 10: New H-2A Rules, New Challenges with Arnulfo Hinojosa
In this episode, Curtis Smith (TNLA Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs) sits down with Arnulfo Hinojosa, COO of FEWA, to break down the latest changes to the H-2A program following the U.S. Department of Labor’s new Interim Final Rule.
In just 30 minutes, we cover what employers in the nursery, greenhouse, and landscape sectors need to know heading into the 2026 filing season — including new wage calculations, advertising requirements, incidental tasks, staggered start dates, interview waivers, and the broader legal landscape surrounding H-2A.
Topics include:• What’s now in effect under the Interim Final Rule• How OEWS wage data, skill levels, and the Adverse Compensation Adjustment will impact pay• Best practices for advertising wages and retaining returning workers• Clarifying incidental tasks and job-order scope• How staggered start dates and interview waivers work under the new system• What lawsuits and regulatory shifts mean for employers• Practical next steps for green-industry operations preparing 2026 applications
A timely conversation for anyone navigating seasonal labor, compliance, and workforce planning under the evolving H-2A program.
Green Report
Welcome to The Green Report. 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 what you need to know.
