Category: Business & Management
BFG Supply employees signal job searches amid company uncertainty
BFG Supply employees are taking to LinkedIn to announce they are seeking new opportunities following recent developments at the company, as questions remain about BFG’s future.
BFG cancels 2026 Expos
BFG exhibitors recently received email notice that the 2026 Marketplace Expo East and West have been cancelled.
NCAE-led coalition files Supreme Court brief challenging Labor Department H-2A enforcement system
Agricultural organizations asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Labor Department H-2A penalties must be decided in independent courts.
80 Acres Farms to cease operations less than a year after Soli Organic merger
80 Acres Farms plans to close after failing to secure capital, leaving the timeline, job impact and future of Infinite Acres unclear.
Tessenderlo Kerley Hanford manufacturing plant recognized with Cal/OSHA’s highest safety designation
Tessenderlo Kerley’s Hanford, California, manufacturing facility earned Cal/OSHA VPP STAR status for workplace safety performance.
California Association of Nurseries restores historic name amid advocacy focus
Plant California Alliance has rebranded as the California Association of Nurseries, returning to its historic name while expanding advocacy efforts.
USDA reorganization plan draws concern from ag organizations
A reorganization plan to relocate much of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) staff from Washington, D.C. has drawn concern from dozens of agricultural organizations.
Senate committee releases farm bill discussion draft
Industry groups greeted the release of a discussion draft of the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly called Farm Bill 2.0, by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with optimism.
Business coaching comes to Cultivate
Coach’s Corner offers Cultivate attendees one-on-one business coaching included with an All-Access Pass. Explore expert guidance and examine strategies for sales, leadership and profitability.
Bloomin’ Easy expands consumer tools, introduces 2027 plant collection
Bloomin’ Easy unveiled Miss Diggs 2.0 AI gardening support and introduced 11 new perennial and shrub varieties for 2027.
Supporters of House workforce act legislation can voice opinions online
U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson has released details for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act and is working to secure House cosponsors before its introduction in late June.
Floral Marketing Fund launches redesigned website
The Floral Marketing Fund unveiled a redesigned website featuring improved access to consumer research, industry resources and news.
Ag labor groups applaud SAWA proposal, urge its passing
The Ag Wage Reform Coalition supports the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, citing workforce stability reforms. Learn more about efforts to modernize and strengthen the nation’s agricultural workforce system.
How is labor impacting your operation? Take GPN’s 2026 Labor Survey
GPN’s 2026 Labor Survey seeks grower insights on 2025 labor challenges, current workforce conditions and expectations for the year ahead. Take the survey and share your experience.
USDA unveils $1.625B relief program for specialty crop farmers
USDA has launched the $1.625 billion ASCF Program to help specialty crop growers offset rising costs and market disruptions. Apply by Aug. 7.