As reported earlier this spring, the Society of American Florists, leading a coalition of other industry trade associations, successfully advocated...
SAF Advocates for Fair USDA Grower Aid Payment Formula
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SAF Continues Push for Grower Aid
The Society of American Florists this week continued its push in Washington to ensure that industry growers receive a portion of the $9.5 billion...
SAF Survey Shows Domestic Growers Reeling Amidst COVID-19
Domestic flower growers have seen an average of 40 percent drop in sales in recent weeks —and the bottom may be still yet to come for many growers,...
For Growers, Outstanding Varieties Provides Opportunity to Stand Apart
Toward the end of 2018, Juan David Lecuona began fielding hundreds of queries from industry members hungry for more information on ‘Alma’— a bright...
Members Elect New Leaders to SAF Board of Directors and Councils
Members of the Society of American Florists elected three new leaders — one from each segment — to serve on its Board of Directors during SAF Palm...
Congresswoman Visits SAF Member Grower
When Rep. Julia Brownley visited The Sun Valley Group’s Oxnard, California, location on May 7, the congresswoman toured the company’s facility, met...
Growers Must Respond to Ag Census by Feb. 5
The deadline for American growers and ranchers to complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Census of Agriculture is fast approaching. Growers...
Farm Bill Being Prepared
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) announced the farm bill is being prepared for consideration by the full House before the...
Feds Clamp Down On Marijuana
Reversing an Obama administration policy, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued January 4 a memorandum to all U.S. Attorneys directing them to...
For Many Growers, Tight Labor Supply Continues to Limit Growth
A major issue keeping a lot of industry growers up at night: labor. Rather, a lack of a reliable labor supply. That was a not-necessarily surprising...
SAF Members Recognized for Environmental Efforts
Two longtime members of the Society of American Florists have been recognized by an international agency for their sustainability efforts. During...
USDA Requests Grower Input
Hoping to find ways to improve its “customer service and remove unintended barriers” to participation in its programs, the U.S. Department of...
Florida Leatherleaf Will be in ‘Tight Supply’ on Mother’s Day
A major storm last fall and an unusually warm winter mean that supplies of Florida leatherleaf will remain tight for Mother’s Day, say growers in...
In California, Growers Wrestle with Wet, Cloudy Conditions — and Relief from the Drought
Intense rain in central and northern California is complicating logistics for some flower growers, but it’s the cloudy conditions that are affecting...
Growers Predict Shortages of Key Foliage for Valentine’s Day
Some growers in Central Florida are still reeling from a devastating hit last fall from Hurricane Matthew. The aftermath of the storm could lead to...