Digger magazine

Written to make you a nursery industry expert.

August 2026 Digger: Farwest Show Edition

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In addition to the Farwest Show Guide (PDF), which will help 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. Download […]

The show that rooted an industry

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Trade shows are still the living room of an industry. They are part marketplace, part family reunion, part classroom, and part proving ground. In a world dominated by screens, algorithms, and rushed digital exchanges, there remains something powerful about standing shoulder to shoulder with the people who grow, ship, innovate, and sustain the green industry. […]

A closer look at topramezone as a post-emergence option for Christmas tree growers

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For Christmas tree growers, weeds are more than a nuisance. They compete directly with trees for water, nutrients, light, and space. They can slow growth, delay harvest, and reduce quality. Post-emergence weed control options for Christmas tree growers, especially for broadleaf weeds, are limited. That challenge has pushed researchers to evaluate whether newer herbicides used in other crops could safely […]

ONF scholarships invest in nursery industry’s future

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The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming and continuing college students pursuing careers in horticulture and related fields. Please join us in congratulating the Oregon Nurseries Foundation’s 2026–2027 Scholarship Award recipients. Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement, commitment to the nursery industry, financial need, and affiliation with OAN. Scholarship applications open each January during the […]