Bye-Bye More Hawaiian Nurseries

[Ray]

Picked this up on another forum...

Not all of us are "big" on Oncidiinae - some are - but I am concerned that this Proposed Rule published in Wednesday's Federal Register to allow the importation of potted oncids from Taiwan will accelerate the demise of the domestic orchid nursery, just as the importation of potted phalaenopsis has contributed. First phals, now oncids; who's next?

I see this as yet another case where the US government is catering to the financial interests of international corporations and chain-retailers making huge margins on each plant, rather than working for the protection of US interests, as they are charged.

You may enter comments on the propose rule change here:
Regulations.gov