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National tree planting standards revised

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved major revisions to industrywide standards for planting and transplanting trees. While the ANSI standard (ANSI A300 Part 6) initially only covered the transplanting of trees, it now has been expanded to include initial planting of trees as well. The revised standards are based on a consensus among […]

Scotts Miracle-Gro agrees to record penalties for pesticide violations

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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has agreed to pay $12.5 million in fines, civil penalties and charitable contributions, under a settlement arising from violations of federal pesticide laws. The violations included the distribution of mislabeled and unapproved pesticides, and falsification of pesticide registration documents. The company also used two pesticides in wild bird seed that were […]

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Oktoberpest lineup announced

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Oregon State University and the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) have announced the lineup for this year’s Oktoberpest series of pest management workshops. A workshop on beneficial insects will be taught in English on Oct. 4 and Spanish on Oct. 11. That will be followed by a workshop on reducing the risk of […]

‘The guy who don’t sleep’

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Reporter Eric Mortenson of The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) has put together a feature story on the remarkable success of Gary Grossen, owner of nursery supplier GK Machine: DONALD — The big thinker in this dozy little town is a guy who can’t sleep. That would be Gary Grossen, the G of GK Machine Inc., a […]

Farwest Show sees renewed optimism

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The Capital Press agricultural newspaper (Salem, Ore.) talked to exhibitors at the 2012 Farwest Show and found that most are feeling positive about the 2012 edition. David Annand, West Coast sales manager for Bailey Nurseries, of St. Paul, Minn., said this: “”It’s not like it was four or five years ago, but it’s been better […]

Farwest Show: Scenes from Day 2

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We’ve posted more pictures from the Farwest Show. These are from Day 2. We will continue to update this album throughout the day, so check back! (Shown above is Amelie Aust from Fall Creek Farm & Nursery in Lowell, Ore.)

Scenes from Day 1 of the Farwest Show

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There was a whole lot going on at the first day of the 2012 Farwest Show. Head on over to the Farwest Show Facebook page to see this album containing several images from the seminars and the expo floor.

McConkey Co. wins best in show booth award

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McConkey Co. won the best in show booth award at the 2012 Farwest Show. Other award winners include Walla Walla Nursery, Youngblood Nursery, Phillips Soil Products Inc., Trillium Gardens and Crown Bees. Pictured above is McConkey Co. owner Ed McConkey with Farwest Show Committee Chairman Jay Sanders. For complete details on all the winners, see […]

Peace Corps looking for agriculture people

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Every year the Farwest Show has something new to see, including the exhibitors. Making their debut with a Farwest booth this year is the Peace Corps. Why? Because the Peace Corps is looking for people with experience working in agriculture. West Coast representatives Sarah Kessel (right) and Susie and Paul Robillard (center and left) are […]