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Dogging your voles

By Dana Sanchez — Posted January 30, 2023

Researchers explore whether hounds can assist in timely vole management By Dana Sanchez and Nick Andrews In the big picture, burrowing animals contribute significantly to natural ecosystems and the soils on which our own economies and lives depend. Burrowers contribute to soil aeration, provide nutrients and soil organic matter, participate in redistributing nutrients to the […]

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members, pests, Plants

OFS plans first-ever conference and gala Nov. 2

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2022

The conference promises an opportunity to learn about the future of pesticides and biotechnology from OFS’ national partners, and dive into local issues and political updates as well.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: pests

Space limited for boxwood blight workshop on October 20

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 13, 2022

Five organizations are collaborating on a boxwood health workshop for growers set for 8:30 a.m.–noon Thursday, October 20 at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 15210 N.E. Miley Road, Aurora, Oregon. Registration is now open and is limited to 40 people; those interested can sign up online. There is a $15 cost.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: diseases, Oregon State University, pests, Pests and Diseases

An integrated plan of attack against pests

By Chris Hedstrom — Posted September 12, 2022

The Northwest Nursery Crop Research Center (part of the USDA- Agricultural Research Service, or USDA-ARS, Horticultural Crops Research Center) in Corvallis, Oregon recently funded the creation of the first Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategic Plan for Oregon’s ornamental nursery industry.

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, integrated pest management, ipm, Oregon State University, OSU, pests

NURSERY NEWS

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

Fall Creek promotes Dave Daniel to general manager for U.S. and Canada

NWFCS, Farm Credit West create new association

Bailey Nurseries announces leadership transition

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Secure your 2023 Farwest hotel room and save

Farwest Show to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2023

Nursery professionals connect at Farwest

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

Nightfall Snowbell sweeps top honors in Farwest New Varieties Showcase

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November 2022: Transportation and Logistics

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The Value of Membership

OAN Member Profile: Oregon Flowers Inc. 

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

Creating the future generation of nursery leaders

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

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Nursery Guide LIVE

Nursery Guide LIVE clicks into place

Booth spaces still available for Nursery Guide LIVE March 17–18

Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace postponed due to winter storm damage

Keynote presentations at Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace provide insight on green industry trends in 2021 and beyond

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