"Valentine's Day Flower Traffic Soars Through Miami Airport"
Miami International Airport is bustling with the arrival of around 460 million flowers from South America for Valentine’s Day, with 90% of the roses and fresh cut flowers in the U.S. passing through Miami. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are working to ensure that the floral imports are free from harmful pests and diseases. This massive undertaking involves inspecting hundreds of flights and millions of flower stems, with the Valentine’s rush soon to be followed by preparations for Mother’s Day in May.