This Episode
USDA's Agricultural Research Service labs in Maryland have the talent, equipment and resources to be a key partner in the fight against emerging threats like Impatiens Downy Mildew and Boxwood Blight. But it takes guidance and advocacy, from partners like ANLA's research and regulatory team, to focus their efforts and the government funding it requires.
Does Government Research Really Impact My Business?
When you think of ANLA's advocacy team, you probably imagine them lobbying congress or going up against agencies like EPA. But their work directing government research dollars has an equally important impact on our industry and your business.
USDA: Part of the Solution
Solving Boxwood Blight involves a multi-pronged approach of detection, prevention, treatment and new resistant cultivars. Dr. Margaret Pooler discusses a breeding program at the National Arboretum using their extensive Boxwood collection.
Ball Answers FAQ's about IDM
Chris Beytes asks Doctors Colleen Warfield and Mike Klopmeyer from Ball everything you want to know about Impatiens Downy Mildew and its impact on your business.
Common Goals: USDA and Our Industry Working Together
When Dr. Jo Anne Crouch heard about the impact of Impatiens Downy Mildew from ANLA, she began a research effort to study the disease at the genetic level.
How Do Breeding Programs Work?
What and how long does it take for a breeding program to deliver a disease resistant new cultivar? Is the time investment really worth the payoff?
Connecting the Dots and Dollars
What and how long does it take for a breeding program to deliver a disease resistant new cultivar? Is the time investment really worth the payoff?
Meet The Team
Joe Bischoff
Dr. Joe Bischoff is ANLA's Director of Government Relations. Focused on legislative and regulatory issues connected to pest and disease management, Joe also works in collaboration with the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research arm of ANLA, to develop and implement strategies for responding to new pest and disease challenges facing the industry. He was recently appointed to the Federal Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC), serves on the Tier 2 Commodity Committee for the National Clean Plant Network – Fruit Trees, and is on the Research Committee of the National Ornamentals Research Site at Dominican University of California. Before joining the ANLA in February 2012, Dr. Bischoff was National Mycologist with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA.
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Directory
Episode 1: Washington's Attack on Our Labor
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Dumbing it Down: the Deep Impact of Losing Experienced, Immigrant Workers
What would it mean to lose the experienced, immigrant workers and managers at our greenhouses and nurseries? Poor quality plants, dropping items that require more skill to grow and the loss of just-in-time service. Ed Overdevest talks with Bob Dolibois about the vital contributions these long-term employees make to his business.
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Backed into a Corner: the fight on Capitol Hill
With Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuing your current workers and the Department of Labor dismantling the few legal channels for temporary seasonal workers, our industry is being backed into a corner. Who will we hire when all our options are gone?
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Sleepless Nights: a Reliable Labor Source
Your peers share their daily experiences trying to run a profitable business and secure a reliable, legal workforce.
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Episode 2: Washington's Great Budget Debate
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Washington Must Change. Change Requires Investment.
Bell Nursery CEO lives near Washington, he counts politicians and regulators among his close friends. Gary shares with Bob Dolibois his belief that Washington needs to change, both with budget compromise and investment in critical updates for services our industry relies on.
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America's Budget: What's Government's Role in Our Lives?
The Federal budget debate ultimately boils down to the question of what role should government play in our lives? What are Congress' options for balancing our nation's budget and how do they put our industry at risk?
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Raise Revenue/Cut Spending: Where Is Our Industry Exposed?
Though free from a reliance on government subsidies, our industry is at risk from spending cuts or revenue raising efforts in Washington? Small business could suffer under tax code simplification. New pest introductions could increase dramatically under government workforce cuts.
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ANLA Answers: America's Budget Debate
Chris Beytes, Editor of GrowerTalks Magazine, hits the street to find out what you think about the budget debate in Washington. He kicks it back to Bob Dolibois to answer your questions.
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Episode 3: When Beetles, Blights, Borers and Mildew Attack!
Episode 4: The Anatomy of a Success
Episode 5: Problem Solving Partners
Episode 6: What's Next After The Election?
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Publishing Team
Project and Editorial Design: Jonathan Bardzik, ANLA
Visual and Video created by Fresh Brew Studios
Steve Kendall, Producer
Josh Miller, Producer
Graphic Design created by The Design Works
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