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Ag can be the author of climate solutions

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 31, 2023

The debate over climate change is no longer in the hands of the scientific community or political talking heads on cable news. Rather, it has entered into the flow of societal commentary and demands action.

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN

Life’s good little surprises

By Amanda Staehely — Posted October 31, 2023

Life is funny. Do you ever think about where your life path has brought you?

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN

Egan Gardens sold, to close end of year

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 20, 2023

Ellen Egan has sold her retail and wholesale nursery, Egan Gardens, in Salem, Oregon, and will be closing at the end of the year.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Retail Nurseries

Valent BioSciences building mycorrhizae facility in Oregon

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 19, 2023

Valent BioSciences LLC has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in White City, Oregon, to meet the increasing demand for its MycoApply® arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) products, the company announced in a statement.

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

Northwest Nursery Buyers Association names new CEO-designate

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 18, 2023

Crystal Cady has been named as the CEO-designate of Northwest Nursery Buyers Association

Filed Under: Nursery News

Walla Walla Nursery Co. sold to management team

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 17, 2023

Lorne and Aurelea Blackman have sold a 90 percent stake in Walla Walla Nursery Co. Inc. to a team of managers and a customer, the company announced.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Nursery sale, OAN

October 2023

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 12, 2023

The October 2023 issue of Digger is out and here’s what’s included.

Filed Under: Issues, Uncategorized

Former OAN president Kathie Femrite dies

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 12, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Kathie Femrite, a former OAN president. She passed away peacefully at her home in Woodburn on September 24, 2023 at age 74.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: OAN, obituary

From little ones to leadership

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 12, 2023

Families are the cornerstone of OAN and the children of members who grow up in the organization become future leaders

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN

A slimy scourge

By Casey Richart — Posted October 12, 2023

Researchers seek effective biological controls against invasive North American slugs

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Milky slug

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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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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

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

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

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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