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Industry Organizations Urge USDA to Support Growers Impacted by COVID-19
On April 13, AmericanHort announced it had co-signed a letter along with 104 other organizations that was sent to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to ensure nursery and floriculture crop farmers... moreAmericanHort to Launch Women in Horticulture Program
Later this month, AmericanHort will be introducing a new Women in Horticulture program that will begin with a series of monthly online interviews with accomplished women in the industry. There also wi... moreAn Essential Business
As COVID-19 continues to alter our everyday lives and growers wonder what lies ahead, it was very heartening to see that Pennsylvania’s governor, Tom Wolf, understands the importance of the agricult... moreUSDA Provides $70 Million to Help Battle Pests, Diseases
Earlier this week, the USDA announced it is allocating almost $70 million to support 386 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program “to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure... moreA Time for Action
Last week, AmericanHort sent out two Action Alerts to let growers know that legislators will soon be making a final decision regarding two important topics related to our industry — H-2B visas and a... moreCountdown to Spring Trials 2020 — Part 3
The California Spring Trials kicks off in just 30 days! In a few weeks, flower breeders and industry suppliers will set up shop along the California coast to showcase their latest and greatest. Will y... moreMSU Updates Insect, Disease Management Recommendations for ‘20
Just in time for the spring season, Michigan State University Extension recently released updates to its pest and disease management recommendations for 2020. Growers looking for tools to fight gre... moreHome Depot Announces Spring Hiring Plans
On Feb. 11, the Home Depot said it would be hiring 80,000 employees this spring in preparation for its busiest season of the year. This follows the January announcement from Lowe’s that it planne... moreYour California Companion
Are you headed to California next month for the California Spring Trials? If you are, have you started planning your trip and making all of your appointments yet? If you haven’t, be sure to ch... moreCountdown to Spring Trials 2020 — Part 2
The 2020 California Spring Trials countdown continues. In just 45 days, breeders and suppliers will gather along the California coast for five days of new variety trials and exhibits. If you haven'... moreCultivate’20 is On the Way
Even though it is only early February, Cultivate'20 is already on the way. AmericanHort’s Cultivate’20 will take place July 11-14, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. ... moreCalling All Board Nominees
AmericanHort is now accepting nominations for its board of directors. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 21 from AmericanHort members interested in being nominated for its board of director... more
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