Over 100 Lawmakers Back H-2A Wage Freeze in FY2026 Appropriations Push
Over 100 Lawmakers Back H-2A Wage Freeze in FY2026 Appropriations Push More than 100 bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a letter supporting House Appropriations leaders to include a two-year freeze on the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) in the FY2026 federal budget. This effort, aimed at stabilizing costs for agricultural […]
AmericanHort Supports Pro-Growth Tax Package to Benefit Main Street Businesses
AmericanHort Supports Pro-Growth Tax Package to Benefit Main Street Businesses AmericanHort joined more than 80 national associations in signing a letter to House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO-8) in support of the budget reconciliation tax package scheduled for markup this week. This legislation includes several provisions that would benefit horticulture and other Main […]
AmericanHort Calls for Continued Support for USDA’s Pesticide Data Program
AmericanHort Calls for Continued Support for USDA’s Pesticide Data Program AmericanHort joined over 35 agricultural organizations in signing a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins calling for continued support for the Pesticide Data Program (PDP), an initiative administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service. The letter highlights PDP’s importance in providing reliable, science-based pesticide residue data […]
AmericanHort Calls on Congress to Prioritize Rural Transportation in Upcoming Highway Bill
AmericanHort Calls on Congress to Prioritize Rural Transportation in Upcoming Highway Bill AmericanHort joined more than 40 leading agricultural and rural trade associations in signing a letter to Congress urging strong support for the reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs. The letter highlights the critical role of a modern, well-funded transportation system in supporting growers, […]
AmericanHort Calls on EPA to Preserve Resources for the Office of Pesticide Programs
mericanHort Calls on EPA to Preserve Resources for the Office of Pesticide Programs On March 24, 2025, AmericanHort joined the Minor Crop Farmer Alliance in calling on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to ensure the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) has the staffing and funding needed to fulfill its responsibilities under FIFRA. The letter emphasizes that timely […]
Advocating for Sound Tax Policy
Advocating for Sound Tax Policy AmericanHort joined a coalition of agricultural organizations in signing a letter urging Congressional leadership to permanently extend the Section 199A tax deduction, a key provision from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The deduction has played a vital role in helping farmer cooperatives and their members remain competitive by […]
Treasury Eases Corporate Transparency Act Burden for Small Businesses
Treasury Eases Corporate Transparency Act Burden for Small Businesses AmericanHort, along with more than 100 trade associations representing Main Street businesses, sent a letter applauding the Treasury Department’s interim final rule that significantly eases the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) burdensome reporting requirements. The new rule exempts domestic reporting companies and certain U.S. persons from having […]
AmericanHort Opposes Proposed Section 301 Maritime Actions
AmericanHort Opposes Proposed Section 301 Maritime Actions AmericanHort, alongside 317 industry partners, has expressed concerns over USTR’s proposed Section 301 actions, which could increase container shipping costs by at least 25%, adding significant expenses for businesses and farmers. These changes may impact export competitiveness, raise consumer prices, and create supply chain challenges. Additionally, reduced ocean […]
H-2B Workforce Coalition Urges Timely Release of Supplemental Visas to Support Seasonal Businesses
H-2B Workforce Coalition Urges Timely Release of Supplemental Visas to Support Seasonal Businesses AmericanHort, along with the H-2B Workforce Coalition, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) Secretaries Kristi Noem (DHS) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (DOL) urging the continued release of supplemental H-2B visas to address critical labor shortages for spring […]
AmericanHort advocates for USDA to Prioritize NPGS Investment
AmericanHort advocates for USDA to Prioritize NPGS Investment 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, […]