Mulch & Soil Council

Advisory Bulletins

Periodically, industry issues arise that require special attention by, or pose an immediate threat to, the MSC membership. In response, the Mulch & Soil Council provides a Special Advisory Bulletin defining the issue, its impact on members and how the industry should respond. Printed or electronic copies of the bulletins are sent to all members as quickly as possible. At the same time, electronic copies are archived on the MSC Web site for future reference.

The following Special Advisory Bulletins are intended for the use of MSC member companies. For further information on any topic covered in a bulletin, contact the MSC office.

MDA Emergency Rulemaking: Soil Conditioner Registration”

MSC Comment on MDA Soil Conditioner Regulation”

MSC Response to Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Emergency Rulemaking for Soil Conditioner Registration requiring new heavy metals and PAH limits.

2022 Supply Chain Survey Report”

Published March 2022: This report takes a look at the availability and the year-over-year cost increases of critical supplies and equipment at the start of the 2022 vs 2021 high season for the mulch & soil industry.

2021 OSHA Vax Mandate Bulletin Series

Published November & December 2021 and January 2022: This series of Advisory Bulletins cover the industry impact of the OSHA Vaccine Mandate for employers of 100 or more people. The mandate was eventually struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court but came perilously close to threatening the 2022 spring season employment for the mulch and soil industry.

2021 MSC Industry Compensation Survey Report”

Published June 2021: This report looks at the high and low compensation recently paid for 14 key job categories nationally and across various regions in the mulch & soil industry. Job categories included bagging line operator, color machine operator, company truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, medium/light equipment operators, general laborers, grinder operators, mechanics, office admin staff, office management staff, plant manager, quality control staff, safety employees and warehouse workers.

FMCSA Clarification Request - 6.25.2018”