In addition to stories recapping the 2024 Farwest Show, the September issue of Digger includes green industry news and features. Let’s dig in!
- Excitement prevails at Farwest: This year’s Farwest Show had more than 4,000 in attendance and more than 300 exhibitors. This year also had 8% more grower exhibit booths and over 15% more grower attendees. By Vic Panichkul.
- New Varieties Showcase: Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell sweeps New Varieties Showcase honors. By Curt Kipp.
- Best booth: Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show. By Vic Panichkul.
- Best from the floor: Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards. By Vic Panichkul.
- Fighting the blight: New boxwood varieties shoring up defense against disease that’s spreading. By Mitch Lies.
- A lasting impact: Looking back, ONF scholarships made a big difference in launching the careers of winners. By Vic Panichkul.
Columns:
- President’s Message: Excited for a new season and a new year. By Amanda Staehely.
- Director’s Desk: The sprint to November begins now. By Jeff Stone.
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- Navigating the future: Growth, challenges, and the road ahead for the nursery industry. By Lloyd Nackley, Jeb Fields, and Ryan Contreras.
