The November issue of Digger magazine examines the state of transportation and shipping. Fuel costs have presented unprecedented challenges this year and increased federal enforcement and scarcity of drivers has complicated matters this year.
- Shipping stormwaters: Higher fuel expenses and tight capacity make shipping more difficult and expensive By Jon Bell
- An eye for safety: Nurseries, freight brokers work to ensure product safety in transit. By Mitch Lies
- Avoid indecision: Farwest keynote speaker Charlie Hall urges businesses to make decisions with their best available information.
By Curt Kipp
Columns:
- President’s Message: As I take over as your president of the Oregon Association of Nurseries, I am humbled by your faith in me, challenged by the issues that face the industry, and grateful for the opportunity to serve this industry that I love. By Darcy Ruef
- OAN Convention signals the sprint into 2027: Sunriver Resort in beautiful Central Oregon will be the gathering place of friends, our talented leaders and volunteers, and where we swear in Darcy Ruef, Al’s Garden & Home, as our new president. By Jeff Stone.
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- Getting started: IR-4 Environmental Horticulture program can have impact on nursery industry By Lloyd Nackley