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The Government Shutdown – 2025 Edition

By Rachel Pick and Frida Mendez, DCLRS The federal government officially shut down at midnight last night, after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on stopgap funding, highlighting deep partisan divides. The U.S. Senate rejected a bill, passed by the House, to keep the government funded beyond midnight. The bill was voted 55-45 on a […]

Tariff & Trade Update: EO 14346 and the US–EU Framework Agreement

Over the past few weeks, the Trump Administration has announced significant tariff and trade developments. We would like to provide you with a brief update on the latest developments and their potential implications for our industry. Executive Order 14346 – “Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements” […]

Kay Jeong: From Student to Innovator

When Kay Jeong first stepped onto the show floor at Cultivate, she was a shy new graduate student at The Ohio State University. Today, she leads research and product innovation at Sun Gro Horticulture. A major inflection point in her professional journey was becoming a HortScholar. Finding Her Place Kay’s involvement with AmericanHort started long […]

Investing in Efficiencies with McCorkle Nurseries

With 83 years under its belt, McCorkle Nurseries in Dearing, Georgia, thrives by blending time-tested growing practices with strategic investments in technology, efficiency and workforce development. Led by Operations Manager Chris McCorkle and General Manager Blaze Podgorski, the operation grows a diverse mix of woody ornamentals and perennials across 460 acres, shipping primarily to six […]

Root Out Risks: Smarter Cybersecurity Strategies

By Alex Breitinger, lead IT advisor, Pinion Digital transformation is reshaping horticulture businesses with tools to track orders, manage supply chains, and communicate with customers more seamlessly than ever. But greater connectivity also opens more doors to cybercriminals. Cyberattacks today are smarter, faster, and harder to spot, especially for businesses without strong defenses. Gone are […]

5 Tech Tools to Streamline Your Business

Whether you manage a greenhouse or nursery, run a garden center, design interior plantscapes, or provide landscape services, technology can streamline how your business works. From cutting down on waste to saving time and helping your team work smarter, the right tools make a difference. Here are five practical ways to start using tech in […]

Adopting Technology That Works for Your Team

While the use of technology in horticulture isn’t new, what has changed is its accessibility. Today’s solutions are easier to implement, more affordable, and increasingly compatible with legacy systems. As labor shortages persist, input costs rise, and production windows tighten, the opportunity and urgency for adopting technology have never been greater. Forward-thinking operations are using […]

Court Vacates 2023 AEWR Rule, USDA Signals Further Changes Ahead

By Rachel Pick The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Final Rule, which had established a new methodology for setting H-2A wages. Until DOL issues further direction, AEWR rates will revert to the 2010 methodology, though employers with contracts […]

Tending Your Money Garden: Automating AP & AR for Growers

Provided by AmericanHort affinity partner, SFP In every greenhouse and nursery, two systems keep the operation alive: Accounts Payable (AP)—the roots drawing nutrients from vendors—and Accounts Receivable (AR)—the blossoms harvested from customers. Many growers still water these beds with leaky cans: paper invoices, manual entry, and checks in the mail. It “works,” until peak season […]