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Workplace Stress

By Andy Sawan, Sedgwick Stress is a growing concern across many industries because it can affect not only workers’ well-being but also safety and productivity in the workplace. It affects employees in a number of ways including their mental and physical health, staying focused on the job at hand and maintaining awareness of their surroundings. […]

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 […]