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Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Components of the rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in... more »
Horticultural supply chains: Streamlining operations to reduce disruptions and boost efficiency
Given the current challenges facing horticultural supply chains, it’s easy to feel concerned. Wildfires, pest outbreaks, market changes — the disruptions are frequent but not unmanageable. It all comes down to operational efficiency and smarter... more »
Ken McVicker joins McHutchison as nursery director
McHutchison has named Ken McVicker as its new director of sales, nursery. This bringS more than 25 years of industry experience to the company. McVicker... more »
Budget bill clears House by one vote, moves to Senate
The massive budget bill dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning after more than 24 hours of debate that began at 1 a.m. Wednesday. The mega bill, which Republicans... more »
Reconciliation package narrowly passes budget committee
A massive $4 trillion reconciliation package narrowly passed the U.S. House Budget Committee on May 18, sending it to the Rules Committee for negotiated changes to be added and clearing the way for a floor... more »
Short-staffed? Crushing it? Tell us in GPN’s 2025 Labor Survey
Help shape the future (and maybe save your sanity). Let’s face it — labor is the make-or-break issue for so many greenhouse businesses. And yet, every operation is different. That’s where you come in. GPN's... more »
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill ag programs faces rocky road
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes for a controversial overhaul to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The... more »
AmericanHort launches AI tool to support growers
AmericanHort has introduced Sage, a new AI-powered assistant aimed at helping members and industry professionals quickly access information across its websites. Sage, the new AI-powered assistant from AmericanHort. Photos courtesy of... more »
Protective workwear for greenhouse growers: Balancing safety and comfort
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2023, there were around 258,000 farmworkers and laborers in the U.S. Most laborers work in the crops, nursery and greenhouse sectors. The agricultural industry... more »
Labor logistics present a complicated puzzle
As amped-up enforcement of existing immigration policy and the creation of new regulations stoke uncertainty in the agricultural community, those closely monitoring the situation agree on one path to creating clarification: modernizing the country’s H-2A... more »
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