America can’t be prosperous without young people showing the initiative to learn, grow and enhance agricultural production. That’s why the Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) rewards students for working towards their goals with scholarships. Each year, we profile several former scholarship recipients to provide Digger readers with their personal and unique stories of success. If those […]
Hellebores make winter more beautiful
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Breeders are focusing on extending flowering season and improving plant and flower structure
Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase
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Sofia® Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zsofi’ PP33411) was voted as the People’s Choice Best in Show winner in the 2026 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase.
Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest
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Visitors to this year’s Farwest Show were greeted by some creatively displayed booths from both growers as well as suppliers.
A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest
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This year’s attendance at Farwest was strong with more than 4,000 attendees. More than 30% were first-time attendees.
Learning your challenges face to face
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One of the things I’ve enjoyed most during my time as OAN president has been getting out and visiting your farms.
Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law
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Farwest Show panel attempts to shed light on confusing law and define impact for growers
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout
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J Frank Schmidt & Son Co. hosted an 80th anniversary celebration at its nursery, looking back at it’s storied past while looking to the future.
Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future
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A celebration at Monrovia in Dayton, Oregon marked the centennial of the storied nursery as it looks toward the future.
New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN
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He discusses important industry issues and AmericanHort’s partnership with the OAN