It was predicted more than a year ago that as the economy recovered, a trucking shortage would develop due to truck owners having sold their idled trucks overseas. Now, according to Packer, that is exactly what has happened. For the first time in a long time, carriers may have the leverage rather than their customers. […]
OSU scores $5.8 million grant to research fruit fly
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— PostedOregon State University tentatively has scored a $5.8 million grant to battle the spotted wing drosophila. As we reported last fall, this fruit fly has been attacking ripe fruit in the Pacific Northwest and causing widespread damage. Fruit and berry growers are the main victims, but nurseries growing fruit trees and shrubs also have reason […]
Wyden introduces trees and jobs bill in the U.S. Senate
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— PostedU.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has introduced a Senate version of the Small Business Environmental Stewardship Assistance Act. This is the bill, first introduced in the House, that would provide $50 million annually, each of the next five years, to plant urban trees and expand urban forests. The Oregon Association of Nurseries quickly praised Wyden […]
These sculpted plants are shear works of art
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— PostedMany plants are beautiful, but sculpted trees and shrubs can in many cases be considered works of art. Oregon growers are increasingly doing more and more creative things with junipers, pines, boxwoods, Chamaecyparis and many others. Curt Kipp takes a look in this article (PDF) from the May 2010 issue of Digger.
Picking the best tool for the job
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— PostedHand tools have been around for many centuries, and despite the proliferation of mechanical and automated equipment, they remain the best way to do many common nursery jobs. How do you pick the best and safest hand tool for any job? This article by Miles McCoy (PDF) from the May 2010 issue of Digger explains […]
Managing your market response
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— PostedHow can smart nurseries prepare themselves for any eventuality during an unpredictable 2010 selling season? Robin Cross of Oregon State University outlines some ideas in this article (PDF) from the May 2010 issue of Digger.
New Products Showcase debuts at this year’s Farwest Show
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— PostedThere are many new things happening at this year’s Farwest Show, Aug. 26-28 in Portland, Ore. One of them is the debut of the New Products Showcase, which is exactly what it sounds like – a showcase for new products from nursery suppliers. This video previews one of the products you can expect to see […]
2010 REAP grants and loan guarantees now available
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— PostedIt was announced today that applications are being accepted for the Rural Energy for America Program, which is administered by USDA Rural Development. This program offers grants and/or loan guarantees for small businesses, ranchers and farmers who install renewable energy generating systems and energy efficiency improvements. The projects must be located in a rural area. […]
Digger magazine is now on Facebook
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— PostedWe at Digger magazine have launched our very own Facebook page. We hope you will take a minute and pay us a visit. Get your first look at the May cover of the magazine, and much more!
Home improvement retailers report a stronger spring
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— PostedMost growers that I talk to this spring report that they are very busy with spring shipping. They tell me that their customers are ordering more plant material this year than they did in 2009. This morning, The Wall Street Journal reported a similar uptick in business among the big box stores such as Lowe’s […]
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