The Transportation Issue offers insight on how nurseries work closely with shippers to keep their products rolling and customers satisfied. We talked to growers about their efficient processes and well-managed teams to quickly get orders on the road. Plus, OSU researchers test treatment tools against Nostoc, a nuisance on many growing operations.

In this issue:

• Keep on truckin’: Nurseries work closely with shippers to keep their products rolling
• Ready to roll: An efficient shipping process depends on working as a team

Columns:

• Ready to rise and shine: President’s Message by Mike Hiller
• Shades of meaning: Pivot Points with Ian Doescher
• Turning protectors into producers: Director’s Desk with Jeff Stone

Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.

• The continuing battle against nasty Nostoc: Additional treatment methods are tested against this nursery nuisance

Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at [email protected].