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Oregon agriculture is sounding the alarm

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 20, 2026

Oregon agriculture isn’t asking for special treatment. It’s asking for a fair chance to compete. From family nurseries and greenhouse operations to seed growers and generational farms, Oregon’s agricultural economy has long been one of the state’s defining success stories. The nursery and greenhouse industry alone returns more than $1 billion annually back into Oregon’s […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Shrubs can also be stars in the garden

By Mike Darcy — Posted May 20, 2026

Visiting other gardens and talking with other gardeners is a favorite pastime of mine.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

Striving to be like Dad

By Patrick Newton — Posted May 19, 2026

It’s about remembering a man who set the standard for how to live, how to treat people, and how to show up every single day.

Filed Under: President's Message

Vote

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 22, 2026

When thinking about elections, Kyle Fessler of Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas said it best: The mayor from Jaws is still the mayor in Jaws 2. In other words, it is important to vote in your local elections. (I love movie references.) The upcoming primary in Oregon isn’t just another date on the political calendar — […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk

The ‘little things’ are the foundation

By Patrick Newton — Posted April 22, 2026

Mother’s Day isn’t complicated. It’s just a chance to recognize someone who’s been in your corner from the very beginning.

Filed Under: President's Message

The numbers confirm what we already know

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 24, 2026

Oregon is the top producer of nursery stock in the United States and the third-largest grower of horticultural specialty crops overall.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

The long-term value of favorite trees

By Mike Darcy — Posted March 24, 2026

Here are four different trees that are among my favorites for being appropriate for my garden.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

The importance of the NexGen-eration

By Patrick Newton — Posted March 24, 2026

Too many good operations are one retirement, illness, or burnout away from uncertainty. That’s why the next generation matters so much right now.

Filed Under: President's Message

What the OAN means to me

By Patrick Newton — Posted February 24, 2026

The OAN isn’t just an office in Wilsonville or a staff that puts on events. It’s an organization built to support this industry from every angle.

Filed Under: President's Message

Deadline approaching to obtain water right permit extensions

By Steve Shropshire — Posted February 24, 2026

Legislative changes to the state’s water right permitting process modify long-standing timelines and procedures for perfecting water rights.

Filed Under: Legal Access

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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

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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 

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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

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