The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map that is more accurate and timelier than previous versions, according to Peter K. Bretting, Crop Production and Protection National Program Leader at the USDA. Plant hardiness zone designations represent what’s known as the “average annual extreme minimum temperature” at a given location. […]
In Memorium: Terrence (Terry) August Menninger
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Terrence (Terry) August Menninger, a longtime nursery professional.
Industry veteran leading turnaround at Rio Verde Plantas
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— PostedGary Furr addresses toxic company culture to fix crippling problems at Rio Verde Plantas
November 2023 – Transportation Issue
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— PostedThe November issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included
Egan Gardens sold, to close end of year
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— PostedEllen Egan has sold her retail and wholesale nursery, Egan Gardens, in Salem, Oregon, and will be closing at the end of the year.
Valent BioSciences building mycorrhizae facility in Oregon
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— PostedValent BioSciences LLC has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in White City, Oregon, to meet the increasing demand for its MycoApply® arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) products, the company announced in a statement.
Northwest Nursery Buyers Association names new CEO-designate
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— PostedCrystal Cady has been named as the CEO-designate of Northwest Nursery Buyers Association
Walla Walla Nursery Co. sold to management team
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— PostedLorne and Aurelea Blackman have sold a 90 percent stake in Walla Walla Nursery Co. Inc. to a team of managers and a customer, the company announced.
October 2023
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— PostedThe October 2023 issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included.
Former OAN president Kathie Femrite dies
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Kathie Femrite, a former OAN president. She passed away peacefully at her home in Woodburn on September 24, 2023 at age 74.