DOL Interim Final Rule on Agricultural Wages
By Matt Mika, Lynn Jacquez, JPH Law, and Shawn Packer, JPH Law The Department of Labor (DOL) has suspended enforcement of its 2024 rule aimed at expanding H-2A guest worker protections and has proposed rescinding it entirely. Concurrently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new rule, effective October 2, 2025, to streamline […]
Updates on the Government Shutdown – 2025 Edition
By Rachel Pick and Frida Mendez (DCLRS) The federal government has entered its third week of shutdown with no resolution in sight, as partisan divisions over health care and spending continue to stall negotiations. Senate Republicans have intensified pressure on Democrats, blocking a Democratic funding proposal and framing the impasse as a failure to support […]
Connecting Growers and Landscapers with the AmericanHort Nursery & Landscape Tour
The 2025 Nursery & Landscape Tour brought together nursery growers and landscape professionals to the Baltimore, Maryland area for two days of connection, learning, and inspiration. Attendees explored the full plant supply chain to see firsthand how innovations in production, logistics, and installation are shaping the future of the green industry. Seven unique stops highlighted […]
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 […]