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Governor declares ‘Fall is for Planting Month’ in September

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 22, 2013

September will be “Fall is for Planting Month” in September, according to a proclamation by Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber. The proclamation was announced at the 2013 Farwest Trade Show by the Oregon Association of Nurseries, the state’s 800-plus-member organization comprised of wholesale growers, retailers, nursery service and supply providers, and others engaged in the nursery […]

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Week in Review

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 12, 2008

Very busy week, and we had a record number of hits on Wednesday. Here’s what went down: ACLU, others challenge Columbia County illegal worker measure | Coalition for a Working Oregon weighs in Nurseries brace for Arctic blitz: I | II | III | IV | V Real vs. fake trees: the brawl to settle […]

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Week in Review

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 6, 2008

Nationally, record unemployment numbers and an official confirmation that we are in a recession were the major news stories this week. In the Northwest nursery industry, however, attention was focused on a variety of stories, such as these: Pesticide reporting to end in 2009 Border state governor will be new head of U.S. Homeland Security […]

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Short Week in Review

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 26, 2008

It’s just about time to head over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house (or in my case, Mom and Dad’s house), but before we all do that, here’s a quick recap of what we covered during this short Thanksgiving week: Columbia County Unauthorized Worker Ordinance Comments sought on OAN-WNLA merger talks REAP […]

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Week in review

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 21, 2008

Another very busy and eventful week on the Daily Digger blog, with a record number of visitors attained on Thursday, so welcome to all of our new readers! If you are just coming by at the end of the week, here’s what we reported on: OAN and WSNLA consider merging (See also press release) Christmas […]

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Week in Review

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 15, 2008

Another eventful week. Without further ado: Fewer trucks may mean tighter shipping market The Nov. 6 Sustainability Conference got some ink Time to save the date for the High Desert Green Industry Conference Feb. 11-12 No Match Rule enforcement was delayed until 2009 at the earliest Consumer concern about produce may enhance market for nursery-bought […]

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What a week

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 7, 2008

Welcome to everyone who read about the new Daily Digger blog either on the OAN Web site or by the mention we made in Digger magazine. It’s been a very busy week. Just to catch you up on what’s been posted this week alone: Columbia County voters support anti-employer immigration rule: UPDATE 2009 Oregon Heritage […]

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

Farwest Show attendees choose Eclipse® Hydrangea as People’s Choice at New Varieties Showcase  

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery Inc. wins Best in Show booth award at 2023 Farwest Show  

Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear wins Farwest New Varieties Showcase Judges’ Choice award for 2023

More Updates from Farwest

NURSERY NEWS

Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry

Nursery industry tops list of Oregon ag commodities

Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

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