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AmericanHort advocacy campaigns focus on H-2A reform, farm bill and grower aid
AmericanHort has three campaigns asking the horticulture industry to contact Congress on H-2A reform, the farm bill and specialty crop aid.
EHR expands sales team with three industry hires
EHR added Kelly Gallagher, Alison Hollingsworth and Seena Hagen to its national sales team, bringing 38 years of horticulture experience.
Taylor Farms recalls products because of salmonella risk
Taylor Farms has recalled products including prepared salsa and guacamole because of a risk of salmonella contamination.
Ball expands tropical portfolio through Aris horticulture acquisition
Ball Horticultural Co. acquired Tradewinds Hibiscus genetics and selected tropical commercial business from Aris Horticulture.
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.
Plug & Cutting Conference to offer grower education, production tour in Philadelphia
AmericanHort’s Plug & Cutting Conference will take place Sept. 14-16 in Philadelphia. Get more on the education sessions, tours and what’s happening at the trade show.
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.