Green Report

Joe Raboine, Vice President of Design at Oldcastle APG, discusses how biophilic design enhances outdoor spaces by integrating nature-inspired elements that promote wellness, sustainability, and visual appeal. The session highlights practical ways to incorporate plants, natural materials, and water features while addressing Texas-specific climate and ecological challenges. 3 Key Takeaways: Prioriti...

George Ellison explains how TNLA members can get affordable, on-demand legal support with LegalShield. Learn how the membership gives businesses and employees direct access to attorneys, without high hourly fees. Discover key services like legal consultations, contract review, debt collection help, and more, plus how employees can use voluntary plans for personal legal needs like estate planning a...

Women in Hort - Start the Year Strong! Join Johnette Taylor for a Women in Hort Q&A on: Goal setting Reflecting honestly Navigating change Bold moves in male-dominated spaces Taking care of YOU first

For years, many employers operated under the assumption that the likelihood of ICE enforcement was minimal. The environment has shifted. Danny Ramirez with Monty & Ramirez LLP will recap recent ICE workforce investigations and raids, forecast what employers should expect in 2026 as immigration enforcement against employers accelerates, and explain how it's reshaping employer exposure. With the...

H-2B Program Updates Featuring Jacob Monty, Monty & Ramirez LLP Live Podcast | Sponsored by Forward. US Homestead Room, 9:15 am - 9:40 am, January 5, 2026, DFW Hilton Lakes, Grapevine, TX The H-2B program continues to evolve—and staying informed is critical for employers who rely on seasonal labor. In this live podcast episode, immigration attorney Jacob Monty of Monty & Ramirez LLP breaks...

Economic Forecast and Industry Supply Demands Featuring Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University | Live Podcast conducted at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum Sponsored by Landmark Nurseries, Inc. In this live podcast, Dr. Charlie Hall shares an economic outlook for the green industry, examining market trends, consumer demand, and supply chain pressures. Learn what lies ahead for growers, landscaper...

Top Tips for Talent Acquisition Featuring Justin Dorsey, SPHR, GPHR | Live Podcast held at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum Sponsored by John Deere Hiring and keeping great employees remains a top challenge. In this live podcast, Justin Dorsey of Texas HR Team shares practical tips for attracting, hiring, and retaining talent in today’s competitive labor market. Learn proven strategies to strengthen...

D.E.E.D. to Success Featuring Dee Maddox, DMX Consulting | Live Podcast recorded at the Lone Star Hort Forum Sponsored by Leaf Landscape Supply In this live podcast, Dee Maddox shares the D.E.E.D. framework for building stronger, more effective teams. Learn practical strategies for developing employees, strengthening leadership, and creating a workplace culture that drives accountability, engageme...

Featuring Ryan Watkins, Hort Mentor | Live Podcast held at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum Change and uncertainty are constant in today’s green industry. In this live podcast, Ryan Watkins of Hort Mentor shares insights on adapting to shifting markets, labor challenges, and evolving customer expectations. Learn how leaders can stay flexible, plan ahead, and turn uncertainty into opportunity for long...

Employers’ Biggest Legal Mistakes Featuring Dustin Paschal, Simon Paschal PLLC | Live Podcast held at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum Employment law missteps can be costly. In this live podcast, attorney Dustin Paschal breaks down the most common legal mistakes employers make and how to avoid them. From hiring and termination to policies and compliance, gain practical guidance to reduce risk and pro...

The H-2B program is constantly changing, and staying informed is critical for employers who rely on seasonal labor. In this live podcast, immigration attorney Jacob Monty breaks down the latest H-2B policy and regulatory updates and what they mean for green industry employers. Get practical insights on compliance, workforce planning, and advocacy—whether you’re a longtime H-2B user or just getting...

In this live podcast, Dr. Charlie Hall shares an economic outlook for the green industry, examining market trends, consumer demand, and supply chain pressures. Learn what lies ahead for growers, landscapers, and retailers—and how businesses can plan for shifting costs, labor challenges, and changing demand in the months ahead.

Hiring and keeping great employees remains a top challenge. In this live podcast, Justin Dorsey of Texas HR Team shares practical tips for attracting, hiring, and retaining talent in today’s competitive labor market. Learn proven strategies to strengthen recruiting, improve hiring practices, and build a workforce that supports long-term business success.

In this live podcast, Dee Maddox shares the D.E.E.D. framework for building stronger, more effective teams. Learn practical strategies for developing employees, strengthening leadership, and creating a workplace culture that drives accountability, engagement, and long-term success in today’s workforce.

Change and uncertainty are constant in today’s green industry. In this live podcast, Ryan Watkins of Hort Mentor shares insights on adapting to shifting markets, labor challenges, and evolving customer expectations. Learn how leaders can stay flexible, plan ahead, and turn uncertainty into opportunity for long-term success.

Employment law missteps can be costly. In this live podcast, attorney Dustin Paschal breaks down the most common legal mistakes employers make and how to avoid them. From hiring and termination to policies and compliance, gain practical guidance to reduce risk and protect your business in today’s complex legal environment.

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency In this episode, Hall of Fame speaker Terry Brock breaks down how AI is already transforming nurseries, greenhouses, and landscape operations—and how you can use it to grow profits in 2026. Forget buzzwords and sci-fi hype. This session delivers real-world examples and live demos showing how horticulture businesses are using AI to improve forecasting, reduce...

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency In this TNLA webinar, industry experts share the latest research and innovations in thrips management and biological control. Learn how to identify thrips, strengthen integrated pest management programs, and apply practical, sustainable solutions for greenhouse and controlled-environment operations. Panelists include, Katerina Velasco-Graham, M.Agr., M.S., S...

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency In this episode, learn how to attract and convert high-end landscaping clients without wasting time on unqualified leads. Discover why traditional marketing falls short with affluent buyers, how to position your company as the obvious premium choice, and ways to prequalify prospects, improve pricing transparency, and close bigger, more profitable projects.

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency In this episode, Dr. Rafia Khan provides a critical update on the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper recently detected in Texas. Learn how to correctly identify this emerging pest, recognize early signs of infestation, and implement effective management strategies to protect plants, nurseries, and landscape operations. This episode is essential listening fo...

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency | Presented by TNLA + LeanScaper | Hosted by Tommy Cole Running a business shouldn’t mean sacrificing your time or personal life. In this episode, Tommy Cole reframes productivity as a systems problem—not a hustle problem—and shares practical ways founders can redesign how they work. Listeners learn how to escape the busyness trap, audit where their time is...

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 — inclu...

Water took center stage in Texas this year. In this episode of The Green Report Podcast, we sit with Jeremy Mazur, Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy for 2036, to unpack the constitutional amendment on water, the groundwater fight from the regular and special sessions (including Rep. Cody Harris’s efforts), and what it all signals for next session—with a focus on real-world im...

This episode of the Green Report takes you inside the fast-paced world of the Texas Legislature with TNLA’s Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Curtis Smith. From a record-setting water infrastructure win to stopping dangerous licensing and pesticide bills, Curtis breaks down how TNLA successfully defended the green industry at the Capitol. Plus, hear how TNLA members made a direct i...

In this episode of the Green Report Podcast, we head out on the 2025 Texas Plant Trial Road Trip with Paul Winski, Program Specialist for the Green Industry at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Recorded live from the Houston-area stop at Brookshire’s 1502 Farm to Market 1489, Paul walks us through how more than 60 plant varieties are performing in real-world Texas heat and humidity. He also shares...