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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

Sen. Merkley named as top Democrat on ag appropriations

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Oregon’s junior senator will have a key role on the powerful subcommittee that guides spending on rural development, Oregon farming and ranching, and public health.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Politics, USDA

Bailey acquires Plant Introductions Inc. from Dirr, Beasley and Griffith

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Bailey Nurseries has acquired Plant Introductions Inc., the plant breeding company that was founded in 2007 by Dr. Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley and Mark Griffith.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Wholesale Nurseries

House GOP trying to undo Obama’s immigration action

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 9, 2015

When it comes to comprehensive federal immigration reform, the games continue.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Immigration, Politics, Regulations, Workforce

Free workshop offered on IPM and pesticide risk management

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 8, 2015

A free workshop, “Combining Effective IPM and Pesticide Risk Management in Nurseries,” will be held from 9 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at Boring-Damascus Grange in Boring, Oregon.

Filed Under: Events, Nursery News

Experts to discuss family farm succession at free event

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 7, 2015

“What Does the Future Hold for Your Farm?,” a free event on family farm succession, will be held from 6–9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie.

Filed Under: Events, Nursery News

OAN map app helps nursery businesses connect

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2015

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) has introduced a new app for iOS and Android devices that will help nursery industry businesses connect with each other.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: OAN, Wholesale Nurseries

We’re ready to grow!

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 5, 2015

Welcome to the new www.diggermagazine.com!

Filed Under: Nursery News

Welcome to Nursery Country

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 2, 2015

As a nursery state, Oregon is known for its natural attributes. Great soil. A moderate climate with winter dormancy, so many different plants can be grown here. And, of course, an ideal balance of cold-season rain and warm-weather sun. But there’s also the remarkable vision that many Oregon growers possess.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: jan2015

Welcome to Nursery Country: Iseli Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 2, 2015

What began nearly four decades ago as one man’s dream has become a lasting nursery industry success. Iseli Nursery has over 100 employees, more than 100 acres of growing space, and an exalted place in Oregon’s nursery industry.

Filed Under: OAN Members, Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: jan2015

Welcome to Nursery Country: Little Prince of Oregon Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 2, 2015

Little Prince of Oregon Nursery is known for its well-branded plant offerings, which include succulents, perennials, grasses, ground covers, ferns, and rare and unusual plants

Filed Under: OAN Members, Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: jan2015

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

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Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

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More member stories

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