Illustration courtesy of TarikVision/AdobeStock. The H-2B cap for the first half of fiscal year 2027 (FY 2027) was reached in September, leaving seasonal employers who need workers before April 1 without access to additional cap-subject visas. In response, [...]

Photo courtesy of GomezDavid/iStock. Wildfire activity has surged across the United States in 2026. As of late August, more than 51,000 wildfires had burned nearly 8 million acres nationwide – roughly 65% more acreage than the 10-year average [...]

Photo courtesy of teksomolika/AdobeStock. Two tree care companies offer very different perspectives on the shift toward quieter, lower-emission equipment. Tree care companies increasingly are navigating a patchwork of local ordinances and equipment rules. One municipality may prohibit a [...]

On April 30, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567) by a 224-200 vote. The bill seeks to reauthorize the Farm Bill and includes several provisions that would impact day-to-day operations [...]

Photo courtesy of Nich Maidment, owner, Asheville Arborists, a TCIA-accredited company in Asheville, North Carolina. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a coordinated series of regulatory actions, enforcement initiatives and rule makings aimed at strengthening [...]