USDA engineering technician Adam Clark drives the intelligent sprayer down a row of Japanese maples at Hans Nelson and Son Nursery Inc. in Boring, Ore. The machine detects where plant material is located and only sprays solution where it is needed. From where we sit, the intelligent sprayer being researched by the USDA Agricultural Research […]
Azalea lace bug arrives in Oregon
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Azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides) There is a relatively new pest in Oregon that can damage azaleas, rhododendrons and pieris (Ericaceae): The azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides) was first confirmed in Oregon in 2009 by Oregon State University (OSU) researchers after it was found in Washington in 2008. The pest becomes active in mid- to […]
The “I-word”
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Following the lead of the Associated Press, The New York Times today announced it has changed its policy on the use of the term “illegal immigrant” in news stories. “[We] will continue to allow the phrase to be used for ‘someone who enters, lives in or works in the United States without proper legal authorization.’ […]
Oregon Senate approves driver’s card bill
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As expected by most observers, the Oregon Senate today approved Senate Bill 833, the driver’s card bill. The legislation will allow undocumented residents and others without proof of legal residency to obtain driver privileges in the form of a four-year driver’s card, provided they can prove their identity and pass the requisite tests. Only brief […]
David Snodgrass receives PLANET’s Lifetime Leadership Award
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Dave Snodgrass David Snodgrass, the owner of Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers, has received a Lifetime Leadership Award from PLANET, the national trade association representing more than 100,000 landscape industry professionals. The award is presented annually to an association member “who has demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment to both PLANET and the green […]
Ways and Means Committee approves four-year driver’s card proposal
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UPDATE, 9:56 a.m. April 19 — The bill reportedly has passed out of committee and is headed for a Senate floor vote next week, maybe as early as Tuesday. — CK Original post: This morning at 9 a.m., The Joint Ways and Means Committee will take up the four-year Oregon driver’s card bill, Senate Bill 833. The […]
Willamette Chapter Plant Sale benefits hort ed
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The Willamette Chapter of OAN, comprised of mid-valley growers, is seeking donated plant material for their annual plant sale, which will take place April 27–28 at Oregon Ag Fest. Your generous donation will help raise money for the chapter’s educational fund. Blooming plants are the best, although all plants are needed and welcome. Please label […]
Federal immigration reform bill introduced
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After months of anticipation, the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” U.S. senators introduced their comprehensive immigration reform bill (PDF) on Wednesday. The bill would tighten border security while also providing a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants. Organizers hope it will earn broad enough support to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into […]
Welcome OAN’s new publications assistant
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Join us in welcoming Peter Szymczak (pronounced “Sim-chak”) to the OAN staff! Peter is the former editor of Northwest Palate Magazine and a frequent contributor to The Oregonian and other regional periodicals. As publications assistant, Peter will design and write for Digger, compile the weekly Member Update e-newsletter, and assist senior manager of publications Curt […]
Schumer: Immigration reform bill may arrive this week
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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) — part of the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators working on comprehensive immigration reform – says a bill may be coming this week. “All of us have said that there will be no agreement until the eight of us agree to a big, specific bill, but hopefully we can get […]
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