What the new, albeit temporary, shipping reality looks like for nurseries is lower shipping costs, better truck availability and more scheduling certainty. All of that is incredibly helpful since the demand for plants has held strong.
Shipping by rail an accessible option for growers, retailers
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Shipping by railroad used to be a more specialized delivery method for the nursery industry, but now it has become more accessible for growers and retailers.
Shippers must sift through layers of deception
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Shippers, brokers and carriers increasingly must be watchful for a fraudulent practice called ‘double brokering’
Industry veteran leading turnaround at Rio Verde Plantas
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Gary Furr addresses toxic company culture to fix crippling problems at Rio Verde Plantas
Walla Walla Nursery Co. sold to management team
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Lorne and Aurelea Blackman have sold a 90 percent stake in Walla Walla Nursery Co. Inc. to a team of managers and a customer, the company announced.
A slimy scourge
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Researchers seek effective biological controls against invasive North American slugs
Taking care of our own
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A new mental health crisis line offers help for those facing the unique stresses of agriculture
Protecting employees from heat
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Tips and resources for employers to comply with Oregon’s new heat illness prevention rules
The problem of the root
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Growers, suppliers discourage tap roots and circling with pruning pots and grow bags.
Plant purchases gain momentum
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E-commerce sales of plant material as a percentage of total plant sales exploded over the pandemic and have continued to grow. According to research funded by the Horticultural Research Institute, the growth of plant e-commerce sales is here to stay and will continue to substantially increase. I had the opportunity to view a presentation on […]
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