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Controlling powdery mildew

By Michael Bradshaw — Posted August 1, 2017

Researchers look at four common compounds used in commercial organic fungicides to fight this fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Operations, Pesticides, Pests and Diseases, Plants, Research, Science

Meeting the market

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted June 2, 2017

Nurseries find new markets to serve and new ways of reaching them.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Home gardening, Landscaping, Operations

Future tech

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 1, 2017

Nurseries deploy new technology in innovative ways to stay competitive.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Are two retail locations better than one?

By Sid Raisch — Posted April 3, 2017

Here are some factors to consider before you decide to stand pat or make the big leap.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, Operations

Joining the conversation

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 3, 2017

In the age of social media, misinformation spreads quickly, but proactive outreach can neutralize its effects.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Are you prepared for immigration enforcement actions?

By Steve Shropshire — Posted April 3, 2017

Protect your business with this 10-point plan in the event of an ICE inspection.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Immigration, Politics, Workforce

Case studies: Retail locations

By Sid Raisch — Posted April 3, 2017

Real-life scenarios illustrate the pros and cons of adding retail locations.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Retail Nurseries

Life after the farm

By Susan Mehlman — Posted March 1, 2017

Financial experts explain how agribusiness owners can begin planning for retirement

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Is the price right?

By Jon Bell — Posted February 1, 2017

Wholesale nurseries must consider many factors when it comes time to consider a price hike.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Wholesale Nurseries

Hiring the right family business adviser

By Sherri Noxel — Posted November 1, 2016

Business advisers can help nursery owners build a company that will last for generations.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Legal, Operations, People

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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

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

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March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2025: The Retail Issue

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Pests and Diseases

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

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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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

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

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

More member stories

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