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Bailey acquires Plant Introductions Inc. from Dirr, Beasley and Griffith

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Bailey Nurseries has acquired Plant Introductions Inc., the plant breeding company that was founded in 2007 by Dr. Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley and Mark Griffith.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Wholesale Nurseries

House GOP trying to undo Obama’s immigration action

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 9, 2015

When it comes to comprehensive federal immigration reform, the games continue.

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

Free workshop offered on IPM and pesticide risk management

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 8, 2015

A free workshop, “Combining Effective IPM and Pesticide Risk Management in Nurseries,” will be held from 9 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at Boring-Damascus Grange in Boring, Oregon.

Filed Under: Events, Nursery News

Experts to discuss family farm succession at free event

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 7, 2015

“What Does the Future Hold for Your Farm?,” a free event on family farm succession, will be held from 6–9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie.

Filed Under: Events, Nursery News

ODA accepting proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 6, 2015

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting concept proposals for project ideas as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for 2015. Approximately $1.5 million is expected to be available to agriculture industry associations, producer groups, processors, commodity commissions, non-profits, for profits, and local government agencies in Oregon. Concept proposals must be submitted by noon on […]

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

OAN map app helps nursery businesses connect

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2015

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) has introduced a new app for iOS and Android devices that will help nursery industry businesses connect with each other.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: OAN, Wholesale Nurseries

We’re ready to grow!

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 5, 2015

Welcome to the new www.diggermagazine.com!

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Season forecast calls for milder temps, more rain

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 3, 2014

Phil Volcker of ERF Weather Inc. is expecting that Western Oregon will see a milder winter this year, with above-average rainfall. He shared his thoughts with members of the OAN’s Willamette Chapter during their late November meeting in Salem. “I’m confident we’re going to see a very good water year this year,” he said. Volcker […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Irrigation, Weather, Wholesale Nurseries

OSU receives $3 million grant to study destructive pathogens

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 3, 2014

Agrobacterium tumefaciens creates cancer-like galls on the roots of plants such as Gaillardia. (Photo by OSU Plant Clinic) Oregon State University announced plans to use a $3 million grant to study two groups of bacteria that result in millions of dollars in losses annually to the nation’s nursery industry. According to a press release, OSU researchers […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Extension, Grants, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases, Phytophthora ramorum, Plants, Research, Science

Major agricultural lender forecasts improved growth for Oregon nurseries in 2015

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 21, 2014

Oregon’s gross nursery sales look like they will exceed $800 million in 2014, and they could very well go even higher than that in 2015, Bob Boyle told OAN members at the November 21 meeting of the OAN Willamette Chapter, which took place in Salem. “I think I’m as bullish now on the industry as […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Economy, Finance, Politics, Wholesale Nurseries, Workforce

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

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The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

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More member stories

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