AmericanHort Signs Letter Requesting Relief for H-2B
The H-2B Workforce Coalition is urging Congress to include substantial relief from the H-2B visa cap in the Fiscal 2025 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.
Agriculture Stakeholder Letter on U.S. Trade Agenda
AmericanHort joined a group of AG groups in a letter requesting that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai work on a trade agenda for U.S. farmers, ranchers, producers, growers, and agribusiness. In the letter, the U.S. food and agriculture community emphasizes
AmericanHort Plug & Cutting Conference Returns This Fall
AmericanHort Plug & Cutting Conference Returns This Fall The premier conference for young plant growers is Sept. 23-25 in Orlando, Fla. AmericanHort announces that the Plug & Cutting Conference is returning in the fall of 2024. This year’s event will be held Sept. 23-25 in Orlando, Fla., at the Caribe Royale. The biennial conference offers […]
AmericanHort requests Senate support for House tax relief bill for agriculture industry
AmericanHort, along with a coalition of Agriculture trades, has penned a letter underscoring the crucial tax legislation currently in the Senate.
ATWG Letter to EPA on California Air Resources Board Locomotive Regulations
AmericanHort joined Agriculture transportation groups in penning a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency with concerns about the proposed California Air Resources Board regulations for freight locomotives in California.
AmericanHort demonstrates commitment to pesticide safety and the stewardship of pesticide products
AmericanHort demonstrates commitment to pesticide safety and the stewardship of pesticide products by joining the Growing Matters coalition in submitting comments on Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0428 Petition Seeking Rulemaking for Registration of Neonicotinoid Insecticides and Other Systemic Insecticides. The Growing Matters Coalition, established in 2013, is a group dedicated to promoting scientific discussion regarding the stewardship and […]
AmericanHort encourages Congressional Appropriations Committee Leadership to fund EPA Pesticide Regulatory System
AmericanHort joined 102 additional organizations is requesting Appropriations Committee leadership to sufficiently fund our nation’s pesticide regulatory system to ensure its efficacy, efficiency and ability to produce decisions based on sound science.
AmericanHort asks to Capitol Hill to hold EPA Accountable on FIFRA – Endangered Species Act Implementation
Access to pesticides is crucial for farmers and users including the horticulture industry to protect plants and crops, infrastructure, and public health.
AmericanHort Backs New Legislation for EPA Chemical Standards
AmericanHort joined 35 agriculture organizations in a letter supporting the Sound Science for Farmers Act.
AmericanHort Launches New Greenhouse Technician Certification
AmericanHort Launches New Greenhouse Technician Certification Designed to help greenhouse owners train their associates for success. Columbus, OH (February 1, 2024) – AmericanHort announces the debut of the Greenhouse Technician Certification, a significant step in horticultural training tailored to meet the unique needs of the greenhouse sector. It is designed to assist greenhouse owners train […]