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OAN awards five new Honorary Life memberships

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has five new honorary life members. All were announced at the 2023 OAN Convention, held at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon. This honor is given in recognition of a lifetime of invaluable service to the nursery and greenhouse industry.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: OAN, OAN Members

President’s Awards Banquet recognizes industry service and excellence

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recognized industry leaders and contributors for their excellence at the annual President’s Awards Banquet, held October 27, 2023 at the OAN Convention at Brasada Ranch resort, Powell Butte, Oregon.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Business, OAN, OAN Members, Wholesale Nurseries

President Amanda Staehely takes reins at 2023 OAN Convention

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 31, 2023

Amanda Staehely, co-owner of Columbia Nursery in Canby, Oregon, took the reins of the Oregon Association of Nurseries Board of Directors at the 2023 OAN Convention.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Business, OAN, OAN Members

November 2023 – Transportation Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 31, 2023

The November issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included

Filed Under: Issues

Progress towards effective Phytophthora root rot control

By Jerry Weiland — Posted October 31, 2023

OSU research shows different approaches required for management of common rhododendron disease.

Filed Under: Cankers, Growing Knowledge, Phytophthora, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases, Root Rots

Industry veteran leading turnaround at Rio Verde Plantas

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 31, 2023

Gary Furr addresses toxic company culture to fix crippling problems at Rio Verde Plantas

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine

Shippers must sift through layers of deception

By Mitch Lies — Posted October 31, 2023

Shippers, brokers and carriers increasingly must be watchful for a fraudulent practice called ‘double brokering’

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Shipping, Transportation, Wholesale Nurseries

Shipping by rail an accessible option for growers, retailers

By Emily Hoard — Posted October 31, 2023

Shipping by railroad used to be a more specialized delivery method for the nursery industry, but now it has become more accessible for growers and retailers.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Shipping, Transportation, Wholesale Nurseries

Riding the highs and lows of shipping

By Jon Bell — Posted October 31, 2023

What the new, albeit temporary, shipping reality looks like for nurseries is lower shipping costs, better truck availability and more scheduling certainty. All of that is incredibly helpful since the demand for plants has held strong.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Shipping, Transportation, Wholesale Nurseries

Meet the leader: Adam Farley

By Adam Farley — Posted October 31, 2023

Adam Farley is leading Countryside Nursery into the future while also taking a role on the OAN Board of Directors.

Filed Under: Meet the Leader, OAN Members Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members, Wholesale Nurseries

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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

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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

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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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