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The fight against flatheaded borers

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted October 3, 2022

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.

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

Trendy shade trees, part two

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted October 3, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Plant Features

Seedling growers poke through scorched earth

By Erica Browne Grivas — Posted October 3, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations

Blooming container plants that stand up to the heat

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 3, 2022

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.

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The privilege of service

By Josh Robinson — Posted October 3, 2022

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 […]

Filed Under: President's Message

OFS plans first-ever conference and gala Nov. 2

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: pests

Space limited for boxwood blight workshop on October 20

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Blights, Boxwood Blight, Nursery News, Nursery Operations, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: diseases, Oregon State University, pests, Pests and Diseases

September 2022

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 12, 2022

Our September issue of Digger Magazine recaps the just-concluded 2022 Farwest Show, while also discussing the hottest new hydrangeas, the importance of retaining workers, ways you can slash waste and boost profits, and the new integrated pest management (IPM) plan coming out of USDA Agricultural Research Service and Oregon State University.

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger

Our scholarships grow the future of nurseries

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 12, 2022

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) established the Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) to manage scholarship funds raised and/or contributed by OAN members. The money is used to award scholarships to deserving students who are preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields.

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

An integrated plan of attack against pests

By Chris Hedstrom — Posted September 12, 2022

The Northwest Nursery Crop Research Center (part of the USDA- Agricultural Research Service, or USDA-ARS, Horticultural Crops Research Center) in Corvallis, Oregon recently funded the creation of the first Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategic Plan for Oregon’s ornamental nursery industry.

Filed Under: Beetles, Blights, Boxwood Blight, Growing Knowledge, Insects, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests and Diseases, Spotted Lanternfly, Thrips Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, integrated pest management, ipm, Oregon State University, OSU, pests

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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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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

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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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