AmericanHort Asks DOL to Extend Comment Period for Proposed Heat Rule
AmericanHort Asks DOL to Extend Comment Period for Proposed Heat Rule AmericanHort formally requested the Department of Labor to extend the comment period by 90 days for the proposed rule Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings to ensure that we have sufficient time to prepare and submit meaningful comments to […]
AmericanHort Calls for Extension of the Overtime Rule to Alleviate Compliance Strain on Employers
AmericanHort Calls for Extension of the Overtime Rule to Alleviate Compliance Strain on Employers AmericanHort and 73 other organizations within the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) are urging the Department of Labor to delay the second phase of the new overtime rule, currently set for January 1, 2025. With ongoing legal challenges, PPWO argues […]
Horticultural Research Institute Invite Emerging Leaders to Apply for the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026
Horticultural Research Institute Invite Emerging Leaders to Apply for the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026 COLUMBUS, OH (November 12, 2024) – The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announces the opening of the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026 application window. This one-year leadership program is designed to develop the skills green industry leaders need to […]
AmericanHort and over 250 Ag Groups Urge Congress to Protect Essential Agricultural Tools for Food Security and Competitiveness
AmericanHort joined over 250 agriculture organizations in sending a letter to Congress that underscores the critical role of genetic improvement technologies and pesticides in U.S. agriculture.
AmericanHort Advocates for Key Tax Provisions to Support Horticultural Businesses
AmericanHort, alongside 38 other national agriculture associations, signed a letter addressed to key members of the House Ways and Means Committee, advocating for the preservation of critical tax provisions that support farmers, producers, and agricultural businesses.
AmericanHort Urges Administration to Protect Fertilizer Access
AmericanHort Urges Administration to Protect Fertilizer Access AmericanHort, along with 11 other agricultural organizations, urges President Biden’s administration to protect the production and use of essential fertilizers, including urea and enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs), as the EPA finalizes its risk evaluation of formaldehyde. These fertilizers are critical for maintaining agricultural productivity, supporting rural communities, and […]
International Fresh Produce Association Leads Legal Challenge to Damaging Department of Labor H-2A Rule
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s unconstitutional regulatory overreach and limitations on the freedom of speech of farmers who employ temporary workers.
200 Organizations join AmericanHort in Encouraging President Biden to Mitigate Shipping and Supply Chain Challenges
200 Organizations join AmericanHort in Encouraging President Biden to Mitigate Shipping and Supply Chain Challenges The Shippers’ Coalition, of which AmericanHort is a member, called on the Biden administration to take immediate action to address significant shipping disruptions. These disruptions, including rail embargoes affecting trade with Mexico, potential labor strikes at East and Gulf Coast […]
AmericanHort and the Pesticide Policy Coalition Submit Comments on EPA’s Draft Insecticide Strategy
AmericanHort and the Pesticide Policy Coalition Submit Comments on EPA’s Draft Insecticide Strategy AmericanHort and nearly 300 agriculture organizations submitted comments through the Pesticide Policy Coalition to the Federal Register on EPA’s Draft Insecticide Strategy. The comments center around the point that while the Insecticide Draft Strategy is necessary for EPA to comply with the […]
AmericanHort and Other Industry Associations Urge President Biden to Prevent Port Disruptions and Protect Supply Chain Stability
AmericanHort and Other Industry Associations Urge President Biden to Prevent Port Disruptions and Protect Supply Chain Stability AmericanHort, along with 177 other state and national trade associations, sent a letter to President Biden calling for urgent action to prevent disruptions at East and Gulf Coast ports. Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. […]