Federal Circuit Grants Stay on CIT Decision Striking Down IEEPA Tariffs
On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was unlawful. The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel marked a significant legal rebuke of the broad tariff authority asserted by the Trump administration. […]
Choosing the Right Cultivate Education Sessions for Your Employees
Cultivate Education is the place to review best practices, discover creative solutions, and hear from the industry’s leading experts and researchers. With over 150 sessions, figuring out where to send your team may be overwhelming. Here are insights from a previous webinar on selecting education sessions that ensure your business and team members get the […]
Reducing Risk and Potential Liability: Exploring PCI Compliance, EMV Technology, and Surcharging
Credit card processing has become essential to modern commerce as the world increasingly embraces digital transactions. To ensure smooth and secure payment experiences, businesses should understand key concepts and best practices in credit card processing, including data security, advanced card technology, and surcharge programs. Understanding and addressing these areas will help to ensure secure transactions […]
One Big Beautiful Bill Passes in the House on Slim Party Lines
In an overnight session, House Republicans narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping legislative package backed by President Donald Trump. The bill, passed just before 7 a.m. on Thursday by a razor-thin 215-214 vote, marks a key victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) after intense GOP negotiations. Only two Republicans, Reps. […]
House GOP Tax and Spending Plan Raises Stakes for Horticulture Industry
Rachel Pick The House committees are advancing their parts of the reconciliation package of President Trump’s economic agenda, including making the 2017 tax cuts permanent, introducing tax-free savings accounts for youth, and exempting tips and overtime pay from taxes. The plan proposes at least $1.5 trillion in federal spending cuts to offset costs, targeting programs […]
USDA to Open CRP Enrollment for 2025
Rachel Pick The USDA opened enrollment for the 2025 General and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with applications accepted from May 13 through June 6. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, CRP provides financial and technical assistance to landowners who voluntarily retire environmentally sensitive or marginal farmland to enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. With […]
Tariff Truce: Relief for Importers and Exporters as Negotiations Resume
Kamron Newberry On Monday, May 12, 2025, following high-level negotiations in Geneva over the weekend, President Donald Trump and senior Chinese officials announced a 90-day reduction in tariffs as both nations work toward a more lasting trade agreement. Key Updates: 90-Day Tariff Pause & Reductions The U.S. and China have agreed to reduce their recent 125% […]
Executive Order on English Proficiency & CDL Enforcement
Matt Mika and Kamron Newberry On April 28, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers.” This directive reinforces existing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers and directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take specific actions within 60 days, by June 27, 2025. […]
May 2025 Connect Newsletter
Preventing Stress and Burnout in the Workplace: Strategies for Managers and Employees
Stress and burnout remain major challenges in today’s work environment, often stemming from employees feeling undervalued, unfairly treated, or unchallenged. In a Grow Forward webinar, licensed clinician, speaker, executive coach, and author Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT, CCTP, shared practical strategies for proactively addressing these issues. She highlighted the critical role managers play in creating a […]