Total floriculture crop value is up, and Florida leads the way in production value, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2020 Floriculture Crops Summary released last week. Amon... Read more
The USDA has announced the second round of aid to assist growers with the impact of COVID-19 — and this time, the payouts will be bigger. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, or CFAP 2, wi... Read more
Time is running out for floriculture growers affected by COVID to apply for the current round of USDA aid through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Applications are due Sept. 1... Read more
In a major win for the industry’s flower growers — and the retailers, wholesalers and suppliers who depend on them — the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new guidelines making nu... Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture signaled its support for a program aimed at protecting specialty crop growers — including those in the floral industry. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Scott H... Read more
In keeping with the scheduled fee increases noted in an October 2015 rule, the Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) treatment monitoring fee charged by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’... Read more
A longtime volunteer leader with the Society of American Florists has been named to an influential committee that provides insight and advice to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Marvi... Read more
