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 Expands Greenhouse Training with New Section Grower Certification

AmericanHort Expands Greenhouse Training with New Section Grower Certification Section Grower Certification teaches plant health and operation management Columbus, OH (March 25, 2025) – AmericanHort announces the launch of the Greenhouse Section Grower Certification, the latest addition to its industry-leading certification program. Now available online, this certification is designed for technicians looking to advance, new […]

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, […]

AmericanHort Sends Letter of Support for Luke Lindberg to be the Next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA

AmericanHort Sends Letter of Support for Luke Lindberg to be the Next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA Several agricultural organizations, including AmericanHort, addressed a letter to Senate Ag Committee leadership in support of Luke Lindberg’s nomination to be the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA. As […]

AmericanHort Sends Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer

AmericanHort Sends Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer AmericanHort joined 10 associations in expressing support of the confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be the Secretary of Labor. Chavez-DeRemer brings a strong knowledge of the H-2A and H-2B guest-worker programs and her contributions to agricultural labor reform, including streamlining application processes and addressing […]