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Nursery industry professionals converge at the Farwest Show in Portland

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 31, 2017

For nursery professionals who wanted to “Be Far From Ordinary,” the 2017 Farwest Show had much to offer. More than 400 exhibitors, including 57 that were exhibiting at Farwest for the first time. Three exceptional nursery tours. An inspiring keynote from Terri McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries. A strong collection of expert seminars with Dan Hinkley, […]

Filed Under: Events, Farwest Show, Nursery News, OAN Members Tagged With: Farwest, Farwest Show, OAN, OAN Members, Wholesale Nurseries

Walla Walla Nursery wins Farwest Best in Show booth award

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 24, 2017

Walla Walla Nursery (Booth #12019) captured the coveted Ted Van Even Best in Show booth award at the 2017 Farwest Show.

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Nursery News, OAN Members

ODA traps 4,000 Japanese beetles

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 24, 2017

Oregon Department of Agriculture issues update on Japanese beetle eradication effort

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Invasive species, Landscaping, ODA, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pests and Diseases

Evelyn Schmidt, co-founder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., passes away

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 12, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Evelyn Schmidt, the cofounder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., a wholesale tree nursery based in Boring, Oregon. She died July 6, 2017 at the age of 96.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Uncategorized

ODA flags two pesticides made by PBI/Gordon Corp.

By Peter Szymczak — Posted July 6, 2017

ODA flags two pesticides made by PBI/Gordon Corp.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticides

ODA makes progress on Japanese beetle eradication project

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 7, 2017

ODA makes progress on Japanese beetle eradication project

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pests and Diseases

Future nurseries

By Jon Bell — Posted May 1, 2017

The challenges of today will help tomorrow’s green industry businesses of all sizes.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Wholesale Nurseries

Future people

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 1, 2017

The horticulture industry must accentuate the positive if it is to cultivate a new crop of plant professionals.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, People, Workforce

Researchers look at thermal weed control

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 15, 2017

Researchers look to control weeds in greenhouse propagation systems with steam and hot water

Filed Under: Nursery News, Phytophthora, Plant Pests and Diseases, Weeds Tagged With: Greenhouses, Operations, Pests and Diseases, Plants, Research, Science

Trump orders construction of border wall

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 25, 2017

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing that a wall be constructed along the U.S.-Mexican border — one of several planned steps to crack down on immigration and refugee settlement. Although Congress has authorized no funding for the wall, Trump’s executive order calls for already appropriated federal funds to be used for […]

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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

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February: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2026: The Retail Issue

November 2025: The Transportation Issue

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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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