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New frontiers for Japanese snowbells

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted March 25, 2025

Styrax japonicus is catching the eyes of gardeners and greater attention from growers

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Flowering trees

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 25, 2025

What is your background? Worked on the family grass seed farm growing up. Graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in agriculture. Interned at Bailey Nursery in Yamhill, Oregon, in the summer of 1996. After graduating from OSU, went to work at Marion Ag Service as a crop adviser for 4 years. Then, went […]

Filed Under: Meet the Leader, OAN Members Tagged With: Wholesale Nurseries

Some lesser-known trees to consider

By Mike Darcy — Posted March 25, 2025

Many beautiful trees are overlooked becuase they are not as well known as their cousins.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Plants

Make the first move

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted March 25, 2025

The most important lesson I learn during my visit to JLPN is to be proactive with your customers.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 25, 2025

This month’s issue is focused on providing growers with new ideas on perennials and their production, and ideas to help nurseries boost the bottom line.

Filed Under: Issues

A trade war would be costly

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 24, 2025

Agriculture groups have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s tariff plans could put U.S. farmers in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

New tools in the battle against thrips

By Man-yeon Choi — Posted February 24, 2025

New research shows a promising path to managing this agricultural pest

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Pests and Diseases, Thrips

Nurseries reap the benefits of benchmarking

By Jon Bell — Posted February 24, 2025

Nurseries that closely track their processes enjoy efficiencies, benefits and bottom-line boosts

Filed Under: Nursery Operations

Breeders respond to rising demand with an Echinacea explosion

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted February 24, 2025

The iconic native plant with star appeal has become the emblem of the pollinator gardening movement, and the cultivars just keep coming.

Filed Under: Plant Features Tagged With: Perennials, Plants

Nurseries shift production seasons to meet demands, save costs

By Mitch Lies — Posted February 24, 2025

Growers adjust production schedules due to changes in labor laws, labor shortages, plant varietal advancements and market factors.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

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

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

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The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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