Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS

48 H-2A petitions submitted by employers in Southland Business Daily coverage area in 2024

In 2024, employers in the Southland Business Daily publication area filed 48 H-2A petitions, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Steve A. Johnson, Chairman, Owner/General Manager, Johnson Harvesting, Inc.

Florida Citrus Commission chairman announces start of harvest season and upcoming meetings

The arrival of fall in Florida is marked not by changing leaves, but by the beginning of citrus harvesting.

Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

H-2A approvals for Southland Business Daily publication area’s Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

All 48 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Southland Business Daily publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…

Shannon Shepp Executive Director at Florida Department of Citrus

Florida Citrus Commission chairman highlights recent progress and upcoming meeting

Time has affected people in different ways since Hurricane Milton struck a year ago, according to Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission.

Shannon Shepp Executive Director at Florida Department of Citrus

Florida Orange Juice partners with Tampa Bay Lightning for arena promotions

A new partnership has been announced between Florida Orange Juice and the Tampa Bay Lightning, with marketing activities set to take place throughout the 2025-26 NHL season at Benchmark International Arena.

Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

How many H-2A petitions made by Southland Business Daily publication area employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Southland Business Daily publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Christine Marion Deputy Executive Director of Administration & Finance at Florida Department of Citrus

Study finds drinking pure fruit juice supports healthy diets without replacing whole fruits

A new study has found that drinking 100% fruit juice is linked to healthier diet choices and does not replace the consumption of whole fruit.

Shannon Shepp Executive Director at Florida Department of Citrus

Florida Citrus Commission chairman highlights successes ahead of annual industry report

As the harvest season approaches, Florida’s citrus industry has reported several positive developments this summer.

Shannon Shepp | Executive Director

FDA considers lowering sugar standard for pasteurized orange juice amid grower challenges

This month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule to lower the minimum sugar level standard, known as Brix, for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5 to 10 degrees.

Sarah Palya Director of Marketing & Events

Income tax revival urged; new AI law impacts hiring practices

The upcoming election day has prompted a brief government affairs roundup, focusing on significant local and state issues.

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