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USDA-NRCS Annual Report available for download

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) has released its 2020 annual report. The summary of Oregon’s Strategic Approach to Conservation highlights the tools and processes their programs have used to help farmers and ranchers. The report includes a breakdown of their investments in conservation, as well as descriptions of 8 Basin success cases and […]

Two online lecture series available from AmericanHort

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AmericanHort is offering two online series of educational seminars using recordings from Cultivate’20 Virtual. Each one has three lectures by notable thought-leaders in the industry and can be watched on-demand. Registrants will be able to access the material until May 1. The Pricing to Win series of lectures reviews pricing strategies that can be used […]

tHRIve webinar explores marketing by plant benefits

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Bridget Behe Ph.D. will share new marketing research in a tHRIve webinar, Plant Benefits or Features: Which Cue is More Effective?, starting at 4 p.m. on April 15. Behe’s prior research revealed that young consumers are drawn to branded plant products over non-branded ones, and they want more information on signage. Her new research examines […]

Suicide prevention program focuses on ag community

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Oregon State University Extensions Services is offering FREE online suicide prevention training for people in the agriculture community. The 90-minute program, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), teaches attendees how to identify the warning signs of suicidal thoughts and get people to lifesaving help. Anyone who works in agriculture is welcome to register for the next sessions: […]

SBA disaster loans available for five drought-stricken Oregon counties

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The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture declared a disaster on April 2, 2021 due to drought in Union County, according to a release from the agency. In response, the Small Business Association (SBA) is offering small nonfarm businesses in Baker, Grant, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa counties low-interest federal disaster loans. Qualifying organizations may receive loans up […]

Dramm hires support and service manager

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Josue Preza has been hired as a support and service manager for Dramm Corporation, according to a release from the company. He will serve on the DRAMMwater Team along with a project manager and engineering team. He will help customers with the installation, commissioning, and support of Dramm Complete Water Management projects. He has more […]

April 2021 – The Greenhouse Issue

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From selling arrangements in high quality containers and keeping customers coming back, to discovering the latest technology for efficient greenhouse heating, the annual Greenhouse Issue has the best tips for you. We also meet the people who grew Spring Creek Gardens from a small fruit stand, to a big box store wholesale grower. This issue […]

Feeling the heat

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Greater efficiency in greenhouses can reap big rewards Jay Cushman has been in the nursery and horticulture industry for a long time. Not only did he graduate from Oregon State University with a degree in ornamental horticulture and spend more than 15 years with companies such as Sun Gro Horticulture and McConkey Company, but he’s […]

Spring Creek Gardens Inc.

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Founded: 1984 by Brent and Becky Skiles Production: 100% Greenhouse Known for: High quality, wholesale bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, containers, and baskets, grown with an environmental ethic OAN member since 1995 Key personnel: Brent and Becky Skiles, owners; Renee Phelps, chief operating officer; Zach Phelps, transportation and projects manager; Jen Skiles, finance and human relations […]