AmericanHort, along with 94 other agricultural organizations, has urged USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to prioritize funding for the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS), a vital resource for conserving and distributing plant genetic materials. The NPGS supports U.S. farmers, breeders, growers, and researchers in developing improved crops, ensuring food security, and maintaining global leadership in agricultural innovation. The letter warns that disruptions to the system could hinder research, delay seed innovation, and jeopardize irreplaceable genetic collections.
