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Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 8, 2024

Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR) announced that it has become employee owned through an ESOP structure as of October 1. “This transition reinforces EHR’s dedication to preserving its long-standing legacy. This new structure promotes a workplace where mutual success is a shared priority and where employees are empowered to actively contribute to its growth, shaping the […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

November 2024: The Transportation Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 24, 2024

This month’s issue helps nurseries navigate the challenges of shipping their products efficiently and economically to their buyers. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.

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A disease love triangle: water, rhodies, and root rot

By Jerry Weiland — Posted October 24, 2024

USDA—ARS experiment attempts to define way to manage Phytophthera root rot through irrigation controls

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It’s prudent to stay wise to freight-related scams

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 24, 2024

Be wary of sharks and their double brokering, ID theft and other freight-related scams.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Transportation

Sound planning and strong communication helps complex loading processes run more smoothly

By Mitch Lies — Posted October 24, 2024

Careful planning, good communication and loading efficiency are critical steps to getting a truck in and out of a nursery and back on the road as quickly as possible.

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Though almost inevitable, damage claims can be minimized with the right moves

By Jon Bell — Posted October 24, 2024

Careful organizing and loading of plants can minimize damage to nursery plants during the shipping process.

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Will nurseries continue to enjoy favorable freight rates and availability?

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 24, 2024

Nurseries have benefitted from favorable freight availability and rates, but will it continue?

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A gathering of community

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 24, 2024

Our nursery industry community is special. This will be my 19th year celebrating our annual gathering at License to Grow: The 2024 OAN Convention. Mark Krautmann and Kathy LeCompte were easy choices to serve as honorary co-chairs on November 15–16 at Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach. Changing of the guard At convention we celebrate […]

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk

Growth means more when it’s a team

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted October 24, 2024

When you think about growing, what comes to mind? Root structure and branching? Fertility and weed management? Perhaps it is personal growth. Greenhouse structures and irrigation design? Or business and community? For me it is cultural growth — how a group solves problems together, makes small, meaningful improvements, how they interact with the outside world, […]

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October 2024 Digger: Thriving from the start

By Vic Panichkul — Posted September 26, 2024

This month’s issue gives new growers and those contemplating starting a nursery the tools and tips they need to be successful.

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

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

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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