Bipartisan bill seeks to reform U.S. farm labor program A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives, including Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Mike Simpson (R-ID), Jim Costa (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), and Adam Gray (D-CA), has reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 3227) in the 118th Congress. The bill aims to address labor…
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US: Registration open for 140th Annual SAF Convention Registration is open for the Society of American Florists' (SAF) 140th annual convention, SAF Phoenix 2025, taking place Aug. 11–14, 2025, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.As economic pressures mount—with new tariffs, increasing wages, and shifting consumer expectations—SAF…
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US: Wave Petunias offering birthday gift: A photoshoot with Anne Geddes In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Wave Petunias has partnered with the amazing child photographer Anne Geddes and offering a free photo shoot contest with prizes in New York City. What a smart collaboration since Geddes is world famous for her heartwarming images of tiny babies outfitted in flower…
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Warm April weather prompts +22% sales growth for UK garden centers UK garden centers experienced a significant surge in activity and sales in April, driven by exceptionally warm and dry spring weather, which created strong consumer demand as people returned to their gardens. The latest data from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) May Market Update and Q1 2025…
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US: AFE Launches 2025 fundraising campaign to provide for growth and innovation The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is inviting the floral community to once again R.I.S.E. to Support the future of floriculture. The annual fundraising campaign runs from May 15 through June 30 and encourages the floral community to come together and give back to the industry. R.I.S.E. stands for…
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