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It’s time for nurseries to join the climate conversation

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 21, 2025

As the Earth’s climate continues to affect global ecosystems, discussions surrounding our industry’s adaptation and mitigation strategies have become increasingly important. This is why we are hosting a Nursery and Greenhouse Industry Climate Summit at the 2025 Farwest Show.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

A matter of trust

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted April 21, 2025

What makes NWREC special isn’t just the research — It’s the spirit of cooperation that drives it forward.

Filed Under: President's Message

Seeing a generational shift

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 25, 2025

A new generation has taken the reigns of leadership, with some following the footsteps of their fathers and mothers.

Filed Under: Director's Desk, Uncategorized

Some lesser-known trees to consider

By Mike Darcy — Posted March 25, 2025

Many beautiful trees are overlooked becuase they are not as well known as their cousins.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Plants

Make the first move

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted March 25, 2025

The most important lesson I learn during my visit to JLPN is to be proactive with your customers.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Business

A trade war would be costly

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 24, 2025

Agriculture groups have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s tariff plans could put U.S. farmers in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Flowers that entice hummingbirds

By Mike Darcy — Posted February 24, 2025

There’s not much to dislike about hummingbirds and many gardeners will select plants that will attract them.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy, Uncategorized Tagged With: Hummingbirds, Plants

Sometimes new ideas come from watching and learning

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted February 24, 2025

Sometimes opportunities to solve a problem can present themselves if you’re paying attention.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: OAN Members

Guidance on immigration enforcement actions

By Steve Shropshire — Posted February 24, 2025

Nursery businesses should take steps to make sure that they’re prepared for immigration enforcement actions.

Filed Under: Legal Access Tagged With: Immigration

Guidance on immigration enforcement actions

By Steve Shropshire — Posted January 29, 2025

You cannot prevent ICE enforcement actions at your business. However, you and your employees can be prepared in case such an action occurs.

Filed Under: Legal Access Tagged With: Immigration

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2025: The Retail Issue

More issues of Digger

Pests and Diseases

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

More articles

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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