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Immigration forum in Klamath Falls

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The Coalition for a Working Oregon and the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce will hold a forum highlighting the economic impact of immigration laws on local businesses from 9-10 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 14, at the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce, 203 Riverside Dr., Klamath Falls, Ore. (directions): Jeff Stone with the Oregon Association of […]

Oregonian: No clapping for traps

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The Oregonian‘s Editorial Board makes a case for comprehensive immigration reform, as opposed to the approach Columbia County, Ore. voters took last week: Recognizing the reality (of 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States) would mean strengthening border security and employer sanctions, yes — and the Bush administration has begun that process. But […]

Death metal

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Metal thefts have been a longstanding concern for nursery operators, who must guard against having their irrigation pipe and other equipment stolen by meth-addled thieves who then sell the scrap to feed their habits. Said tweakers have also targeted building contractors (by stealing appliances and ripping wire right out of the sheetrock of unfinished homes), […]

Obama and nurseries II

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Last week, the Daily Digger was the first news outlet to report on how the transition to President-elect Barack Obama may affect the nursery industry. But now, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) as well as the Capital Press (Salem, Ore.) have explored that same subject in greater detail. As was noted here, immigration reform, unionization, and […]

What a week

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Welcome to everyone who read about the new Daily Digger blog either on the OAN Web site or by the mention we made in Digger magazine. It’s been a very busy week. Just to catch you up on what’s been posted this week alone: Columbia County voters support anti-employer immigration rule: UPDATE 2009 Oregon Heritage […]

A split verdict in Columbia County (UPDATE)

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ORIGINALLY POSTED 2008.11.05 10:55 AM: The 2008 Election is over, and the post-election analysis has begun. That includes the presidential race as well as various down-ticket items, and in one of the latter, voters in Columbia County, Ore. have delivered a split verdict on two measures targeting undocumented workers. Measure 5-190 was approved with 57 […]

2009 Oregon heritage tree calendar available

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The 2009 Heritage and Community Trees of Oregon calendar is now available from Oregon Community Trees, just in time for the holiday season. Each month profiles a significant tree or urban forest in Oregon, and includes tree planting and care tips and resources. The cost is $14 per calendar, with discounts for higher quantities. Download […]

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Chemeketa offers native plant class among winter offerings

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Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore., has announced its winter term offerings in horticulture, landscaping and pesticides. Registration begins Dec. 8, and classes run Jan. 5-March 21, 2009. The offerings include a new class titled “Native Plant Propagation and Use.” Others cover plant propagation, greenhouse production/management, woody plant identification, soils/media/nutrition, viticulture, landscape design, landscape irrigation, […]

California enforces restrictions on uncertified English laurel

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Provisions of California’s cherry fruit fly quarantine are now being applied to English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) from Oregon. This is due to a recent determination that English laurel fruit is a host for cherry fruit fly. If this material does not have proper official certification that is free from, or properly treated for, cherry fruit […]

Obama and nurseries

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What will the election of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) mean for nurseries? According to John Aguirre, executive director of the Oregon Association of Nurseries, the Obama ascendancy offers opportunities as well as challenges. In terms of opportunities, Obama is likely to favor a federal energy policy with incentives for efficiency and alternative sources, greater attention […]