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Charting a course through a perfect storm

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 1, 2024

The political process can be aggravating, and most of the population is disconnected from it at an alarming rate. This column has consistently warned of the clear and present danger to our system of government and nation due to the lack of understanding of how things happen at a state and national level. It is […]

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk

Smith Gardens acquires Skagit Horticulture facility 

By Vic Panichkul — Posted April 10, 2024

Smith Gardens, Inc. has acquired Skagit Horticulture’s inventory and assumed control of Skagit’s former Riverbend facility operating out of Mount Vernon, Washington, effective April 8, 2024

Filed Under: Nursery News

Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe?

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 29, 2024

Farming has never been easy, but the staggering technological advancement since that time produced equipment that not only grew in size, but in complexity.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

April 2024: The tree issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 29, 2024

The April issue of Digger is our annual tree issue.

Filed Under: Issues

Update on flatheaded borer management in specialty tree crops

By Karla Addesso — Posted March 29, 2024

In 2020, a multi-state research project led by Drs. Karla Addesso and Jason Oliver of Tennessee State University was funded by the USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative to coordinate research on this pest group.

Filed Under: Borers, Flatheaded Borer, Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Pests and Diseases

Policy Deployment can help nurseries focus, thrive and achieve their goals

By Jon Bell — Posted March 29, 2024

Developed in Japan after World War II — and also known as Hoshin Kanri — Policy Deployment is a way to link, align and focus every employee in a company on the same goals and the means to achieve them.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations

Nurseries use new propagation systems with biodegradable liners

By Mitch Lies — Posted March 29, 2024

Nurseries are testing new propagation systems using biodegradable pots and are designed to optimize production and improve plant development.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Sustainability

Hornbeams make stalwart street or screening tree

By Emily Hoard — Posted March 29, 2024

Hornbeams (Carpinus) may be lesser-known trees, but their toughness and versatility makes them suitable in a variety of landscapes, including as street trees or for screening. It’s no surprise more and more Oregon nurseries are growing them.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Nurturing Mother Earth through carbon sequestration

By Mike Darcy — Posted March 29, 2024

What does carbon sequestration really mean and what kinds of practices can we do that are beneficial?

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Carbon sequestration, Trees

Meet the Leader: Christopher Lee

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 29, 2024

Christopher Lee offers advice about navigating the complexities of leadership and pursuing your passion and being your absolute best.

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

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NURSERY NEWS

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

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

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

July 2026

June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

More issues of Digger

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

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

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

More member stories

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