Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while COVID-19 has made this a rough spring for many growers and retailers, the upcoming holiday may be a sign of light at the end of the tunnel.
Despite a glut of news stories about farmers putting their workers at risk of infection, many growers are going the extra mile to keep their teams safe.
The USDA and the Department of Homeland Security have announced a temporary rule that allows employers who use H-2A to hire available workers currently in the U.S.
Based on conversation during the Produce Marketing Association virtual town halls, floral managers in grocery stores predict staffing challenges and shifts in customer buying habits.
Verde Compliance Partners plans to assist growers, processors, and manufacturers through permitting and regulatory compliance in preparation for federal legalization.
Led by AmericanHort, more than 100 organizations sign onto letter urging USDA to support growers devastated by the pandemic. Learn what the letter says.
The leaders of AmericanHort and United Fresh Produce Association discuss how their organizations are helping their respective sectors navigate the pandemic.
In the short time that has passed since the CARES Act went into effect to ease COVID-19-related financial hardships, there has been some clarification in how businesses are covered.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the United Fresh Start Foundation is offering a new grant program to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for families in need.
The recent $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package includes several loan programs that can be beneficial to the horticulture industry, according to experts affiliated with AmericanHort.
Industries such as horticulture rely on the ability of truck drivers to make deliveries. Here’s a look at how the trucking industry is responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
