AWC Seeks Meeting with White House on Labor, Enforcement Concern

AWC Seeks Meeting with White House on Labor, Enforcement Concern The Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) has requested a joint meeting with the administration to discuss the urgent need for a stable, legal agricultural workforce amid ongoing immigration enforcement efforts. While supporting strong border security, the coalition warns that enforcement actions and visa scrutiny risk disrupting […]

AmericanHort Advocates for Action on Port Congestion

AmericanHort Advocates for Action on Port Congestion AmericanHort recently joined 220 trade associations in calling on the Trump Administration to take swift action to prevent supply chain disruptions linked to shifting tariff policies. In a letter to the Secretaries of Transportation and Commerce and the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the coalition raised concerns […]

AmericanHort and 250+ Ag Groups Push for Science-Based Input in MAHA Policies

AmericanHort and 250+ Ag Groups Push for Science-Based Input in MAHA Policies Over 250 agricultural organizations joined AmericanHort in urging the Trump administration to formally include farmers, producers, and growers in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s policymaking process. The letter commented on the commission’s recent report for lacking transparency, relying on flawed citations, […]

Launches Education for Spanish Speakers

AmericanHort is excited to announce that educational training is now available in Spanish to better serve the horticulture industry’s bilingual workforce.

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 […]