AmericanHort Joins Coalition Urging Scrutiny of Major Rail Merger
AmericanHort Joins Coalition Urging Scrutiny of Major Rail Merger AmericanHort joined a broad coalition of business and industry groups in urging the Surface Transportation Board to carefully scrutinize the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway, citing risks to competition, shipping costs, and service reliability. For the horticulture industry, reliable and affordable […]
H-2B Workforce Coalition Urges Release of 64,716 Supplemental Visas for FY 2026
H-2B Workforce Coalition Urges Release of 64,716 Supplemental Visas for FY 2026 AmericanHort and the H-2B Workforce Coalition urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to promptly release 64,716 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026 to give seasonal employers greater certainty as they plan for peak workforce needs. The coalition expressed […]
AmericanHort Submits H-2A Comments Highlighting Grower Impacts
AmericanHort Submits H-2A Comments Highlighting Grower Impacts AmericanHort submitted comments on December 1 to the Federal Register on Department of Labor’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) governing the H-2A program. The IFR addresses proposed changes to wage methodology, worker protections, and employer obligations. The comments underscore the significant impacts these changes could have on greenhouse, nursery, […]
AmericanHort Submits USMCA Review Comments
AmericanHort Submits USMCA Review Comments AmericanHort officially submitted our overall industry comments to the United States Trade Representative Office (USTR) as part of the five-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Our comments emphasized the critical role this agreement plays in maintaining a seamless, duty-free North American horticultural supply chain. As USTR begins its […]
AmericanHort Backs Schultz and Kloster for Surface Transportation Board
AmericanHort Backs Schultz and Kloster for Surface Transportation Board AmericanHort, along with 17 agricultural and business organizations, expressed support for Surface Transportation Board (STB) nominees Michelle Schultz and Richard Kloster in a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Schultz brings proven leadership from five years on the Board, while Kloster offers […]
AmericanHort Urges Action on H-2A Processing During Shutdown
AmericanHort Urges Action on H-2A Processing During Shutdown AmericanHort joined allied organizations in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to address delays in the Department of Labor’s (DOL) processing of H-2A applications and visas amid the ongoing government shutdown. The letter highlights the need to restore normal operations to prevent further disruption to […]
Specialty Crop Leaders Seek Tailored Economic Aid for Growers
Specialty Crop Leaders Seek Tailored Economic Aid for Growers The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance encourages the Administration to reinstate a targeted relief program for growers facing severe economic pressures. The letter calls for reestablishing the successful CFAP-2 model from the first Trump Administration to provide fair, efficient, and tailored assistance to specialty crop producers […]
Ag Industry Urges Administration to Provide Immediate Economic Relief for Farmers
Ag Industry Urges Administration to Provide Immediate Economic Relief for Farmers AmericanHort joined over 200 agricultural organizations in urging the administration to provide additional economic assistance to help farmers withstand severe market pressures until key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect in 2026. Despite the new law’s long-term benefits, producers continue […]
AmericanHort asked to Testify During House Agriculture Committee Hearing
AmericanHort asked to Testify During House Agriculture Committee Hearing “An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry” Michael Frantz, president of Frantz Wholesale Nursery Company LLC and past chairman of the AmericanHort advocacy committee, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on September 16, 2025, at 10 AM ET, as a representative of the […]
Policy Guidance
Policy Guidance AmericanHort posts detailed compliance guidance to help members understand their obligations and avoid pitfalls related to complex regulatory issues. For H-2A Visa users, here is a comprehensive FAQ guide on the H-2A visa program, prepared by AmericanHort in collaboration with JPH Law counsel. View Guide AmericanHort is a Co-plaintiff in Lawsuit Filed Against […]