Section 301 Comments Filed: Advocating for Exemptions on Critical Horticultural Inputs

Section 301 Comments Filed: Advocating for Exemptions on Critical Horticultural Inputs On Wednesday, April 15, AmericanHort submitted comments to the United States Trade Representative’s office in response to the ongoing Section 301 investigation focused on forced labor enforcement in global supply chains. While strongly supporting efforts to eliminate forced labor, the industry emphasized the need […]

AmericanHort and Ag Groups Urge House Action on Farm Bill

AmericanHort and Ag Groups Urge House Action on Farm Bill​ AmericanHort and over 330 agricultural organizations sent a letter calling on House leadership to build on recent bipartisan momentum and advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The groups emphasize that a full, comprehensive Farm Bill is critical to strengthening the farm […]

Business Coalition Applauds Working Families Tax Cut Act

Business Coalition Applauds Working Families Tax Cut Act AmericanHort and the Main Street coalition thanked Congress for passing the Working Families Tax Cut Act, highlighting that it prevents significant tax increases on pass-through businesses, which employ a majority of U.S. workers. The letter points to key provisions – including the Section 199A deduction and pro-investment […]

Ag Groups Urge State Department to Expand H-2A Interview Waivers

Ag Groups Urge State Department to Expand H-2A Interview Waivers AmericanHort joined over 120 agricultural organizations in requesting the State Department to expand interview waivers to address growing H-2A processing delays that are preventing timely access to seasonal workers. Backlogs at USCIS and consulates are increasing costs and putting crops and operations at risk. Expanding […]

AmericanHort Urges State Department to Restore H-2B Interview Waivers

AmericanHort Urges State Department to Restore H-2B Interview Waivers AmericanHort joined the H-2B Workforce Coalition in requesting the State Department to reinstate interview waivers for qualified H-2B workers. The letter highlights that current interview requirements and consular staffing shortages are delaying access to needed seasonal labor. The coalition emphasized that returning, vetted workers are critical […]

AmericanHort and Ag Groups Urge Caution on Rail Mandates in Transportation Bill

AmericanHort and Ag Groups Urge Caution on Rail Mandates in Transportation Bill AmericanHort joined a coalition of agricultural organizations requesting Congress to advance targeted, data-driven rail safety improvements while avoiding provisions from the Railway Safety Act that could disrupt supply chains and raise costs for producers. The letter supports investments in technology, infrastructure, and emergency […]

Farm Groups Request White House Action on Specialty Crop Relief

Farm Groups Request White House Action on Specialty Crop Relief AmericanHort, alongside more than 50 agricultural organizations, sent a letter to President Trump urging swift action to deliver meaningful relief for American farmers, ranchers, and specialty crop growers. The letter highlights compounding challenges, including extreme weather, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, and global supply chain […]

2026 House Farm Bill Markup: What It Means for Greenhouse & Nursery Growers

2026 House Farm Bill Markup: What It Means for Greenhouse & Nursery Growers The House Farm Bill Markup includes significant wins for specialty crop producers — including greenhouse and nursery operations. These provisions strengthen disaster protection, improve access to capital, expand research funding, modernize crop insurance, and increase regulatory certainty. Stronger Disaster Protection (Tree Assistance […]

AmericanHort Supports Farm Bill Language That Aims to Preserve Science-Based Pesticide Regulation

AmericanHort Supports Farm Bill Language that Aims to Preserve Science-Based Pesticide Regulation AmericanHort signed a letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders supporting clarifying language in the House Farm Bill that reinforces state-level authority over pesticide regulation under FIFRA. Consistent federal and state oversight helps ensure science-based decisions, regulatory certainty, and uniform standards across […]