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Eason adds sales and production management expert

By Bill Goloski — Posted February 28, 2018

Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR) is pleased to announce Roger Kehoe has accepted the position of sales and production management expert for their national sales team. Kehoe has extensive knowledge of product development, plant production, strategic planning, and business development from his previous experience at Costa Farms and Ecke Ranch. He will be available to assist […]

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InstantHedge introduces ready-to-plant hedges

By Bill Goloski — Posted February 23, 2018

Brent Markus, owner of Rare Tree Nursery in Silverton, Oregon, has introduced a new line of conveniently packaged, pre-formed hedges under the brand name InstantHedge. The new line has been in the works since 2014, after Markus was inspired by a visit to QuickHedge farm in the Netherlands. Markus then planted rows of evergreens and […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, InstantHedge, Plants

New immigration bill would create ‘chaos for farmers’

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 22, 2018

In January, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new bill to reform immigration laws. But according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone, the bill as presently constituted would leave agriculture sectors, including nurseries, far short of the workers they need. Among its requirements, the bill would force all employers to implement the […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Immigration, Nursery News, OAN, Politics, Regulations

Advanced Grower Solutions names John Beauford as President/CTO

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 16, 2018

Advanced Grower Solutions issued an announcement that John Beauford has been appointed as President/Chief Technical Officer for the company. Advanced Grower Solutions is a software and technology company specializing in products for wholesale nursery, grower and agricultural operations. Beauford will be responsible for day-to-day operations and developing strategies for mobilizing all new and existing products. […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: advanced grower solutions, Business, Digger, Digger magazine

OregonSaves is now open for enrollment

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 3, 2018

The State of Oregon has opened enrollment for OregonSaves, a new and voluntary retirement savings plan for workers across the state. According to state treasury officials, the program was created in response to research showing that 1 million Oregon workers — more than half of the workforce — lack access to a retirement savings plan […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Benefits, Business, Nursery News, Politics, Workforce

Nursery family turns tragedy to inspiration

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 27, 2017

The charitable work of the Elizabeth Ashley Hoke Trust was recently featured on KGW Channel 8 in a segment called Cup of Joe with Joe Donlan, as well as a feature article in the Silverton Appeal-Tribune. Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Anthony and Kristan Hoke, owners of OAN members Silver Falls Nursery (wholesale) and […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Elizabeth Ashley Hoke Trust, Nursery News, OAN Members, People

Japanese Beetle eradication program to expand in 2018

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 19, 2017

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has completed year one of a proposed five-year eradication program for Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica), a nursery and garden pest that feeds on turf as well as more than 300 plant species. The beetles were found in the Cedar Mill area west of Portland in 2016. This past summer, the […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Invasive species, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticides, Pests and Diseases, Plants, Regulations

OAN honors industry’s best with 2017 awards

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 9, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 3–4, 2017 at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The convention also featured the passing of the president’s gavel from retailer and grower […]

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Oregon Nursery Country Tagged With: Events, OAN, OAN Members

Tornado causes damage at Smith Gardens near Aurora

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 19, 2017

Smith Gardens Inc. is recovering from a tornado that caused major damage last Thursday afternoon (October 12, 2017) at its greenhouse growing facility in Aurora, Oregon. Most of the damage was structural; less than 2 percent of crops were lost, and no one at the nursery was injured. Although there is a lot of cleanup […]

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Farmers reminded to stay safe around overhead power lines

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2017

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is working in partnership with Idaho Power, Pacific Power and Portland General Electric — the three major regulated electric utility service providers in Oregon — to remind the agricultural community of important tips to ensure they stay SAFE when working near power lines. Those working in the agricultural industry are reminded […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Operations, Safety

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NURSERY NEWS

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

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

March: The Perennials Issue

February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

October 2025

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Pests and Diseases

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

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

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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

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

Meet the Leader: Patrick Peterson

More member stories

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