Steve Geist of Planttalk Colorado debunks some myths about Japanese beetles and makes some recommendations for dealing with this pest that may be gaining ground in Colorado.

The Department of Labor (DOL) began issuing labor certifications for H-2B petitions on February 20. As of February 22, DOL certified H-2B petitions for 42,802 workers and these petitions have all presumably been submitted by employers to the Department of Homeland Security for the next step in H-2B processing. Based on DOL statistics, it is clear that about 66% of requested H-2B visas will go unfilled unless Congress passes H-2B cap relief. It is essential that Congress hear again from all employers who use the H-2B program. Failure to pass immediate cap relief will significantly harm American small and seasonal businesses and their American employees.