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President’s message: Linkage and flow

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted January 7, 2025

It is always good to get off the farm. Every time I visit a nursery, I come back with new ideas and fresh energy. I’d like to use this column to share some of those ideas and introduce you to the people who inspired them. It’s a blustery morning today in western Oregon. The driving […]

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 6, 2024

Watch your mail: The 2025 USDA Census of Horticulture Specialties is being mailed this month to more than 2,000 horticultural operations in Oregon and some 40,000 nationwide. The census asks questions about crops grown, their value, the square footage used for growing them, production expenses and more. Deadline: Responses are required by law. They are […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations

December 2024: Oregon is Nursery Country

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 21, 2024

Oregon’s family-owned nurseries continue to build on their green successes and innovate with an eye towards the future.

Filed Under: Issues

Welcome to Nursery Country 2024

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 21, 2024

Oregon’s family-owned nurseries continue to build on their green successes and innovate with an eye towards the future. Meet four of Oregon’s finest.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Krueger’s Tree Farm

By Emily Hoard — Posted November 21, 2024

Richard “Dick” Krueger is building a legacy of innovation with a eye toward solving tomorrow’s problems

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Gold Family Farms

By Mitch Lies — Posted November 21, 2024

Steve and Joe Gold are focused on providing value and quality for their customers through efficiencies and scale.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Palmer Creek Nursery

By Vic Panichkul — Posted November 21, 2024

Rufino Reyes and his son Jimmy stay nimble to focus on customer needs while maintaining quality.

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Profile: Colony Nursery

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted November 21, 2024

Clinton Smay and Travis Burke are taking their nursery to the next level with new plant innovations

Filed Under: Oregon Nursery Country

Colored pots have benefits beyond branding

By Jake Shreckhise — Posted November 21, 2024

USDA research shows plant container color can prevent root damage from high temperatures

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge

Director’s Desk: A year to take stock and be grateful

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 21, 2024

It is an understatement that 2024 has been a year full of anxiety. There’s been a contentious election season, uncertain economic conditions, and the emergence of challenges for nurseries specifically.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

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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

More Nursery News

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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

More Updates from Farwest

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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