For more than four generations, farming has been an integral part of our family. It’s in our blood. My father, Jay Nelson, decided to leave his father’s turkey farming operation in Utah as a young man, determined to leave its challenging work behind. But after successfully running his orthodontic practice for years, he recognized that […]
October 2022: After the fire
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Our October issue of Digger Magazine touches on the state of seedling production, the desire for flowers that stand up to the heat, trendy shade trees, the battle against the flatheaded borer, and more.
A strong crop of leaders
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OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone reflects on the current crop of OAN leaders, and how the times will always produce the leaders an organization needs.
The fight against flatheaded borers
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Oregon State University researchers from the Nackley (nursery) and Wiman (orchards) programs have teamed up with scientists from across the country to study the biology and management of flatheaded borers. Flatheaded borers are beetles, from the order Coleoptera and the Buprestidae family, that can be devastating pests of ornamental trees grown in nurseries, transplanted landscape trees, trees grown for wood or other products, and fruit and nut crops.
Trendy shade trees, part two
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In a prior installment regarding shade tree trends, published in the August issue of Digger, we talked about flowering shade tree trends. This time, we will discuss shade trees that don’t necessarily have prominent flowers, from Acer to Zelkova, and we’ll also include some columnar and native options.
Seedling growers poke through scorched earth
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Seedling demand has heightened due to fires and a market surge, but growers must cope with rising fuel costs, labor shortages, supply issues and more.
Blooming container plants that stand up to the heat
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This summer and fall, gardeners have been asking what will survive in the intense heat. Here’s a listing of plants that seem to adapt well to hot weather and full sun.
The privilege of service
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It’s been a privilege to serve the OAN membership for the last year. With all that happened in the last year, I’m amazed that it went by so fast. This will be my last column as your OAN president. With that said, it brings a lot of emotions to mind but the two I settle […]
OFS plans first-ever conference and gala Nov. 2
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The conference promises an opportunity to learn about the future of pesticides and biotechnology from OFS’ national partners, and dive into local issues and political updates as well.
Space limited for boxwood blight workshop on October 20
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Five organizations are collaborating on a boxwood health workshop for growers set for 8:30 a.m.–noon Thursday, October 20 at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 15210 N.E. Miley Road, Aurora, Oregon. Registration is now open and is limited to 40 people; those interested can sign up online. There is a $15 cost.
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