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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

Labor remains backbone of nursery production

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 24, 2026

Automation has undeniably improved efficiency, reduced waste, and helped growers remain competitive. But our industry still runs on human hands.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Giddy up for using your voice at the Legislature

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 23, 2026

This is a big month for our industry. The OAN will be active on both coasts in a major effort to help shape our future.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

Don’t make mountains out of molehills

By Patrick Newton — Posted January 21, 2026

How can we reduce some of the stress we run into every day?

Filed Under: President's Message

Olive trees may be perfect for arid Oregon summers

By Mike Darcy — Posted January 6, 2026

The purpose of Neil’s trials is to broaden the palette of plant selections that may be new to our area and perhaps have not yet been readily available locally.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy, Plant Features

Advocacy training matters more than ever

By Patrick Newton — Posted January 6, 2026

Advocacy training helps us learn how to explain what we do, understanding which issues matter most, and get the confidence to tell our story.

Filed Under: President's Message

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

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May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

April: The Tree Issue

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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

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

More member stories

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