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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: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: diseases, Oregon State University, pests, Pests and Diseases

Terra Nova Nurseries promotes Harini Korlipara to general manager

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 1, 2022

Harini Korlipara has been appointed as the new general manager of Terra Nova Nurseries Inc., a plant breeding and genetics firm based in Canby, Oregon. She has been with the company since 1999, serving most recently as the company’s lab manager and research director.

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OBC Northwest grows sales team with three additions

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 1, 2022

Nursery and greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest has announced three recent additions to its sales team. Michael Wisshack joined the company sales team in August of 2022 and will support OBC Northwest customers in Washington and Canada. He has more than 30 years of experience in horticulture, including jobs in production management, sales and nursery management. He […]

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másLabor merges with AgWorks H2 to form largest visa labor service provider

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 1, 2022

másLabor, based in Lovingston and Charlottesville, Virginia, has merged with AgWorks H2 LLC, based in Lake Park, Georgia, the two companies announced. másLabor is the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs, while AgWorks is one of the nation’s top H-2A and H-2B consulting firms.

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Bailey Nurseries recognizes top brand licensee partner growers

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 1, 2022

Bailey Nurseries recently honored four brand licensee partners who work with Bailey Consumer Brands Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses.

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Six decades of support

By Sally Benson — Posted June 22, 2022

The Horticultural Research Institute continues to grow the industryArticle provided by the Horticultural Research Institute Think back, if you will, to 1962: John Glenn became the first human to orbit the Earth. President John F. Kennedy was dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis. Rachel Carson published her landmark book, Silent Spring. And in September 1962, […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Horticultural Research Institute, HRI

Bailey hires trade communications specialist

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Jasmina Dolce has been hired for a newly created trade communications specialist for Bailey, according to a release from the company. She will write and share stories about the company, Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses with consumer brand licensees, growers, garden centers and other trade audiences. With more […]

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Pursell Agri-Tech hires director of turf and ornamentals

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Bill Abetz has been appointed director of turn and ornamentals for Pursell Agri-Tech, according to a release from the company. He has 30 years of green industry experience, which includes 20 years in chemical and fertilizer sales and product development. He previously served as assistant golf course superintendent and nursery operations manager. Abetz will help […]

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Fall Creek hires general counsel

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 23, 2022

Brendan Driscoll has been appointed as general counsel of Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, according to a release from the company. He replaces Jim Baumgartner, who is retiring. Driscoll will serve on the company’s executive management team to lead the company’s internal legal team and the global network of outside counsel. In addition, he will […]

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

Farwest Show attendees choose Eclipse® Hydrangea as People’s Choice at New Varieties Showcase  

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery Inc. wins Best in Show booth award at 2023 Farwest Show  

Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear wins Farwest New Varieties Showcase Judges’ Choice award for 2023

More Updates from Farwest

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

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

September 2023

August 2023: Farwest Show Edition

July 2023: New Varieties Showcase Preview

June 2023: The Shrubs Issue

May 2023: The Sustainability Issue

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The Value of Membership

Seeding the next generation of horticulture specialists

Farwest turns 50

Member Profile: Mahonia Nursery

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

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