Transporting nearly a billion-dollars’ worth of Oregon-grown plant material takes trucks and trains — and lots of them. Droves of railroad cars, dry and refrigerated (refer) vans are needed to move shipments of plants across the state and to faraway places across the continent. Growers ship their plants to market with the help of transportation […]
A game changer
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As a leader and innovator in plant production, Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry has an equal responsibility to make a difference on the environmental side of the coin. We frequently remind our members of Congress and the Oregon Legislature that the industry sends ecologically friendly green products out of the state, bringing traded sector dollars […]
Is there ‘at-will’ employment in Oregon anymore?
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While Oregon employers can end employment at any time and for any reason, there are several exceptions.
May 2017
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The May 2017 issue of Digger looks at three of the major issues facing the horticulture industry’s future.
November 2016 — The Water Issue
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In this special edition of Digger magazine, we look at water, one of the key ingredients for growing plants.
Every drop matters
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Overly complex. Highly litigious. Subject to severe shortages. Critical for the long-term survival of the nursery and greenhouse industry. Got water?
The green rush
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With marijuana now legal to grow in Oregon, the state government and established agricultural industry are attempting to get cannabis production under control.
Court puts new ‘waters of the U.S.’ rule on hold
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A federal court has put on hold the EPA’s new “waters of the United States” rule, which was announced back in the spring and was widely criticized by leaders from both major political parties as a case of federal overreach. Opponents, including most agricultural groups, fear the rule, if implemented, could subject marginal waterways to […]
New H-2B regulations may present hurdles for small businesses
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor released new H-2B visa regulations last week after previous versions were struck down by a federal judge. The new rules go into effect this week. While larger employers may be able to follow the rules, added requirements may make it more difficult for […]
House GOP trying to undo Obama’s immigration action
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When it comes to comprehensive federal immigration reform, the games continue.
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