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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

Skagit Horticulture brands announce closure

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 8, 2024

Wholesale grower Skagit Horticulture, based in Mt. Vernon, Washington, has announced plans to close effective April 7, 2024. The closure affects both Skagit Horticulture and the two sister brands under it, Skagit Gardens and Northwest Horticulture.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Near-total chlorpyrifos ban takes effect in Oregon

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 17, 2024

A rule banning almost all uses of chlorpyrifos, a commonly pesticide used in conifer production and other crops, has now taken effect across the state, effective December 31, 2023, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported . The chemical has been associated with neurological damage to humans, prompting states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider stricter […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Pesticides, pests, pests and dieases, Regulations

December 2023: Oregon is Nursery Country

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 30, 2023

With a record $1.37 billion worth of sales in 2022, Oregon’s nursery industry continues to grow. And if you want to know why, you can ask the families that are driving the growth. Ask Jan, Cindy and Jason Hupp, who run Drakes Crossing Nursery in the Cascade Range foothills, founded 1967. They’ve made huge investments […]

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Welcome to Nursery Country 2023

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 30, 2023

With a record $1.37 billion worth of sales in 2022, Oregon’s nursery industry continues to grow. And if you want to know why, you can ask the families that are driving the growth.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Wholesale Nurseries

Women in agriculture speak on leadership challenges at OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 8, 2023

Strong leading women can be found far and wide, from the nursery industry to Oregon’s state capital. A Women in Leadership discussion panel at the 2023 OAN Convention discussed the challenges, opportunities and importance of leadership.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations, OAN Members Tagged With: Leadership, OAN, OAN Members

OAN announces six Friends of Nurseries awards

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 8, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries announced its annual Friends of Nurseries, which are given to elected and other officials and partners who demonstrate understanding of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry and/or support for its advancement.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Friends of Nurseries, OAN, OAN Members, Politics, Wholesale Nurseries

OAN awards five new Honorary Life memberships

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has five new honorary life members. All were announced at the 2023 OAN Convention, held at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon. This honor is given in recognition of a lifetime of invaluable service to the nursery and greenhouse industry.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: OAN, OAN Members

President’s Awards Banquet recognizes industry service and excellence

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recognized industry leaders and contributors for their excellence at the annual President’s Awards Banquet, held October 27, 2023 at the OAN Convention at Brasada Ranch resort, Powell Butte, Oregon.

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

President Amanda Staehely takes reins at 2023 OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

Amanda Staehely, co-owner of Columbia Nursery in Canby, Oregon, took the reins of the Oregon Association of Nurseries Board of Directors at the 2023 OAN Convention.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Business, OAN, OAN Members

September 2023

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 5, 2023

The September 2023 issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included.

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

September 2026 Digger

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

July 2026

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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