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Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 15, 2023

Oregon-based gardening writer and broadcaster Mike Darcy, who writes a bimonthly column in Digger, has been inducted into the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences Diamond Pioneer Registry. The registry honors living people over the age of 74 who have made significant lifetime contributions to agriculture, natural resources, and either the people of Oregon, […]

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Nursery industry tops list of Oregon ag commodities

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 24, 2023

The nursery industry retained the top spot on the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s updated list of the top 20 most valuable agricultural commodities statewide. Greenhouse and nursery plants earned approximately $1.3 billion in 2021 — an increase of 10% over their value in 2020 and representing 22% of the total value of all Oregon agriculture. […]

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Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 24, 2023

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. has announced the promotion of Amelie Aust to executive chair of the family-owned blueberry breeding and nursery company’s independent board of directors. She has served as the company’s executive vice chair of the board since 2020, formerly served as co-CEO, and is a second-generation owner. Aust succeeds her father, […]

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Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 28, 2023

Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame members Mark and Jolly Krautmann, owners of Heritage Seedlings and Liners in Salem, Oregon, announced a $25,000 gift to the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) in January. The gift was made “to honor the many people and relationships they have fostered in what Mark calls the craft of horticulture,” HRI said […]

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Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 20, 2023

Founding member and longtime advocate of the Oregon Garden, Verl Holden retired from his position as a member of the Oregon Garden Foundation Board on Tuesday, February 14. An OAN Hall of Fame nurseryman, horticultural innovator and owner of Holden Wholesale Growers Inc., Holden first joined the Oregon Garden Foundation Board in 2018. After five […]

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Fall Creek promotes Dave Daniel to general manager for U.S. and Canada

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 20, 2023

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. announced the promotion of Dave Daniel to general manager for Fall Creek’s United States and Canada business. Previously, he was the blueberry breeding and nursery company’s U.S. operations manager. In his new role, Daniel will manage and develop the U.S. regional team. Daniel is based in Lowell, Oregon. “Dave […]

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NWFCS, Farm Credit West create new association

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 9, 2023

Stockholders of Northwest Farm Credit Services (NWFCS) and Farm Credit West overwhelmingly approved a merger of their associations. The new association, AgWest Farm Credit, will serve more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states. The merger was effective January 1, 2023. The new association will be led by past Farm Credit West President and CEO […]

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Bailey Nurseries announces leadership transition

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 9, 2023

Bailey Nurseries’ Chief Executive Officer Terri McEnaney will step away from the day-to-day operations to focus on strategy and the future of Bailey, the company announced in a press release. “It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve in this role,” McEnaney said. “The legacy of humility, long-term strategic thinking, active industry participation, […]

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Terra Nova Nurseries announces Plant Pairings for Viva Magenta, Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 9, 2023

Terra Nova Nurseries (Canby, Oregon) has released its annual Pantone Color of the Year Plant Pairings list to commemorate the recently announced PANTONE® 18-1750 Viva Magenta for 2023. “Viva Magenta is described as brave and fearless, a pulsating color with an exuberance that promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration that writes a new narrative,” says […]

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Plants Nouveau to manage Chicagoland Grows Plant Collection

By Peter Szymczak — Posted December 5, 2022

Beginning with January 2023 royalty collections, Plants Nouveau will manage the administration, supply chain and marketing of the Chicagoland Grows Plant Introduction Program, according to a company press release. Plants Nouveau was founded in 2005 by Angela Treadwell-Palmer, who managed the Chicagoland Grows program from 2002 to late 2004, before relocating to the East Coast […]

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NURSERY NEWS

Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry

Nursery industry tops list of Oregon ag commodities

Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

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