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H-2A rule is finalized
The Department of Labor (DOL) is amending its regulations governing the certification of agricultural labor or services to be performed by temporary foreign workers in H-2A nonimmigrant status (H-2A workers). Specifically, the DOL is revising... more »

Floral pros highlight the global scope of the industry
Growers, wholesalers, retail florists and others with ties to the industry met with 70 congressional offices in Washington, D.C. during the Society of American Florists 43rd annual Congressional Action Days to highlight the issues affecting their... more »

Suntory Flowers names new president
Suntory Flowers has named Yasunori Yomo president, effective April 1. He succeeds Taizo Chinju, who has been promoted to chairman. Yomo began his career as a breeder when he was assigned to Suntory’s flower business... more »
SAF will honor floral pros with new award
The Next Gen Rising Star Award is a new award created by the Society of American Florists, which honors forward-thinking young professionals. Nominees must demonstrate creativity, innovation, tenacity and leadership in their work– and potential to make a positive... more »

Growers invited to take 2023 CEA survey
Greenhouse operators are encouraged to participate in the 2023 State of Controlled Environment Agriculture survey. IUNU, a technology company that specializes in AI and computer vision solutions for the agriculture industry, and the University of California... more »

Segra International releases 2023 cultivar catalogue
Vancouver-based cannabis tissue culture nursery and agriculture technology company, Segra International, announces the release of its 2023 “Growers Collection” Cultivar Catalogue. It includes a diverse collection of over 25 cannabis varieties, including 12 new cultivars... more »