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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 […]

US–EU Trade Deal

On August 21, the U.S. and European Union announced a new framework agreement outlining the direction of transatlantic trade policy. While many details remain to be worked out, the agreement includes important provisions for industrial goods, agriculture, and supply chains.  Key takeaways: 

Jobs Report Fallout: BLS Shakeup Raises Credibility Concerns 

By Rachel Pick  President Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, just hours after a disappointing July jobs report, has sparked widespread concern over the politicization of federal economic data. The report showed just 73,000 new jobs added, far below expectations, and market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut at […]

Two USDA Positions Confirmed by the Senate 

By Matt Mika and Frida Mendez, DCLRS  Luke Lindberg, nominated to serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 77-18. His confirmation fills a critical role in guiding USDA’s international engagement and trade strategy.   Tyler Clarkson, nominated to be General Counsel of the U.S. […]

Reciprocal Tariffs to Take Effect as Executive Order Expands U.S. Trade Strategy

Over the past week, the Trump administration has announced a flurry of trade-related decisions and agreements. We wanted to provide you with a brief update on the latest developments and share the key information we currently have available.  On the eve of August 1, the Trump Administration announced the continuation of its Reciprocal Tariff Program. […]

Tariff Update: Where Things Stand Ahead of August 1 Deadline 

By Kamron Newberry   There’s been a flurry of trade and tariff activity over the past week, much of it announced by President Trump through his Truth Social account. These announcements have included new tariff levels for dozens of countries, threats of increased tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a planned 50% tariff on copper under […]

Showcase Your Operation to Congress with Help from AmericanHort 

By Rachel Pick  Now is the time to showcase your business to a Member of Congress. AmericanHort is here to support you every step of the way. Hosting a Congressional visit is a powerful way to highlight your operation, share your story, and elevate key industry issues directly with policymakers.  Start by reaching out to […]