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American Floral Endowment announces board leadership changes effective Sept. 1
The American Floral Endowment named a new chairman and four trustees effective Sept. 1, 2026, while recognizing two outgoing board members.
BFG cancels 2026 Expos
BFG exhibitors recently received email notice that the 2026 Marketplace Expo East and West have been cancelled.
Farm bill stalls by 1 vote in Senate ag committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance its version of the farm bill on Aug. 6, with the legislation failing by one vote.
BioWorks launches Stemmer to improve crop resilience under environmental stress
BioWorks introduced Stemmer, a soluble silicon plant health solution designed to improve crop resilience, nutrient efficiency and stress tolerance.
H-2A employers: Review new AEWR wage requirements
Most employers must comply beginning Aug. 3 while employers in certain states covered by a federal court order have until Aug. 17.
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.
American Floral Endowment launches memorial tribute for Tom Moeller
The American Floral Endowment established a memorial tribute honoring Tom Moeller, with donations supporting the FTD Fund and floral industry initiatives.
DRP releases final findings on fumigant alternatives study
California released the final report in a state-funded study finding no direct replacement for methyl bromide or MITC fumigants.
University of Florida to offer cuttings and stock plant management course beginning Aug. 17
University of Florida IFAS Extension will offer a four-week online course on cuttings and stock plant management beginning Aug. 17, 2026.
Budget measure includes $12B in relief for farm economy
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
AgroLiquid expands distribution network with new Florida facility
Liquid fertilizer company AgroLiquid has opened a new facility in Florida, expanding its manufacturing and distribution network.
NC State expands research to combat devastating strawberry disease
Researchers say continued collaboration among growers, nurseries, extension specialists and plant breeders is critical to developing effective management strategies for Neo-P.
USDA initiative seeks AI tools to help translate germplasm data
An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools to help translate germplasm data collected by the agency.
Biotalys reports board change and California milestone for EVOCA
Biotalys announced a board transition and said California regulators advanced the review of EVOCA with a public comment period now underway.