The Oregon Department of Agriculture issued the following press release today, regarding the recent bee death incident in Eugene: The Oregon Department of Agriculture has suspended the license of a commercial pesticide operator based in Eugene following an incident that has left an estimated 1,000 bees dead at a north Eugene apartment complex this week. […]
Stone appointed to Task Force on Pollinator Health
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— PostedGov. John Kitzhaber announced the appointment of OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone to serve on the Task Force on Pollinator Health. The task force was created as a provision of the “Save Oregon’s Pollinators Act” (House Bill 4139); its job is to bring to the 2015 session new legislation to address the threat that pesticides […]
Willamette Chapter raises $4,700 at Ag Fest Plant Sale
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— PostedOAN’s Willamette Chapter just made a sizable deposit into its educational fund — and an investment in the green industry’s future workforce. The chapter raised $4,700 at its annual plant sale, which took place this past April 26–27 at the Oregon Ag Fest in Salem. The money will be used to grow and train a […]
Small business loans for nurseries affected by drought
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— PostedSmall, nonfarm businesses — including nurseries — in 13 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in California are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans are intended to offset economic losses caused by drought conditions in the following Oregon counties: Grant, Josephine, Baker, Crook, Curry, […]
Clint Smith of Four Mile Nursery passes away
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— PostedWe are saddened to report the passing of Clint Smith of Four Mile Nursery in Canby, Ore. He died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at home, following a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born August 15, 1942 in Oregon City, Ore. to Evelyn and Howard Smith. He grew up in Canby, graduating from Canby […]
Judge sides with growers in ‘hot goods’ issue
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— PostedA federal judge has confirmed an earlier ruling that two Oregon blueberry farmers were coerced into signing a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over alleged labor law violations. According to the ruling, the farmers had little choice but to sign the agreements, because the department had impounded “hot goods.” Without an immediate settlement, […]
Oregon launches loan program for young farmers
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— PostedDemographic tides are moving farmers, as a group, in an older direction. The average U.S. farmer is now 59.6 years old — up from 57.5 in 2007 and 54.9 in 2002. Oregon is not immune to this trend; in fact, Oregon farmers are, on average, even older. It’s a trend that state officials and industry leaders […]
Extension workshop on April 29 to cover biological controls
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— PostedFor those interested in using biological control to manage pests in the greenhouse or nursery, Oregon State University will be hosting an all-day program titled Bugs in the System from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (15210 NE Miley Rd., Aurora, Ore.). Those attending will learn […]
Nancy Buley receives 2014 Arbor Day Award
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— PostedNancy Buley Nancy Buley, communications director at J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., is the recipient of a 2014 Arbor Day Award, the Arbor Day Foundation announced today. Buley will receive the Frederick Law Olmsted Award in honor of her lifelong commitment to tree planting and conservation at the state level. Buley is one of 13 […]
1-866-INVADER’s Greatest Hits
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— PostedIt takes many eyes to spot all the invasive pests, plants and pathogens that might possibly come into Oregon and cause damage. That’s why, 15 years ago, the founders of the Oregon Invasive Species Council decided to enlist the public’s help. They set up a hotline at 1-866-INVADER, where people could call in and report […]
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