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You are here: Home / Issues / August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 22, 2026

In addition to the Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help Farwest attendees get the most out of their show experience and visit to Oregon, the August issue of Digger includes green industry news and features. Let’s dig in!

  • When wild meets refined: Consumers and municipalities are fueling a trend for natural landscapes that perform. By Erica Browne Grivas
  • Standard bearers: Thuja’s longevity relies on its dependability and versatility as well as innovation. By Josh LaPoint
  • Giving back: OAN members see benefits as well as rewards from serving ag industry organizations. By Mitch Lies
  • Stepping up weed control: Researchers examine topramezone as a control for broadleaf weeds for Christmas tree growers. By Jennifer Gray
  • Planting seeds for our future: Meet the 24 recipients of this year’s Oregon Nurseries Foundation scholarships. By Stephanie Collins

Columns:

  • President’s Message: Every summer, the Farwest Show gives our industry something that’s getting harder to find: a chance to
    put down our phones, step away from our computers,
    and spend a few days together. By Patrick Newton
  • Director’s Desk: Trade shows are still the living room of an industry. They are part marketplace, part family reunion, part classroom, and part proving ground. By Jeff Stone.
  • What I’m Hearing: The Wollemi pine dates back 90 million years and is
    so rare it’s nearly impossible to procure. By Mike Darcy

Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.

  • The hottest 30 minutes: Researchers explore how to best helptrees through days of high heat.

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

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More member stories

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