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Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 21, 2024

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) was chosen by professional judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2024 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase.

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News

Jack Harrell III named CEO, chariman of board at Harrell’s

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 16, 2024

Harrell’s LLC announced the appointment of Jack Harrell III as its new CEO and chairman of the board effective August 15. He succeeds his father, Jack Harrell Jr., who recently passed away. Harrell has more than 15 years of experience at the company, most recently serving as COO and president. “It is an honor to […]

Filed Under: Nursery News

August 2024 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 29, 2024

In addition to the Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help all Farwest attendees get the most out of their show experience and visit to Oregon, the August issue of Digger includes green industry news and features. Let’s dig in! Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. […]

Filed Under: Issues

Little doubt about it

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 29, 2024

Recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistical Service (USDA NASS) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released the Top 20 Commodity List for the State of Oregon. Our industry remains the shining example of resilience and once again is the “King of the Crops.” Despite punishing weather events, increased production costs levied […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Highlights from the 2024 Oregon Nursery Science Summit

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted July 29, 2024

Participants get update on research, insect and pest management and plant selection and production

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge, Phytophthora, Plant Pests and Diseases

Oregon Nurseries Foundation’s 2024-2025 Scholarship Award Winners

By Stephanie Collins — Posted July 29, 2024

Please join us in congratulating the Oregon Nurseries Foundation’s 2024–2025 Scholarship Award Winners.

Filed Under: OAN Members, Uncategorized Tagged With: ONF, scholarships

The business outlook for 2024 and beyond

By Jon Bell — Posted July 29, 2024

From hydrangeas to housing, here’s what’s impacting the nursery industry this year

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Economy

New Oregon groundwater rules will fundamentally change permitting

By Steve Shropshire — Posted July 29, 2024

The bottom line is that in most locations, the new requirements will amount to a moratorium on new permits

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Member Profile: Howell Prairie Nursery

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 29, 2024

There’s something to be said about sticking with what’s proven and tried and true and building your success on that. That’s been the winning formula at Howell Prairie Nursery in Silverton.

Filed Under: Member Profile, Nursery Operations, OAN Members

Meet the leader: Andrea Avila Aragon

By Vic Panichkul — Posted July 29, 2024

Andrea Avila Aragon leads by involving her team in all aspects of success.

Filed Under: Meet the Leader, OAN Members

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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

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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

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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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