Fascinating foliage and shifting colors are just two of the captivating qualities that landed Cryptomeria (PDF) on the cover of the new issue of Digger magazine.

Other features in the September 2014 issue include:

• “Farwest continues its momentum in 2014” (PDF) — The 2014 Farwest Trade Show was a smashing success, with exciting new features and a more positive vibe on the show floor.
• “Knowing your Phytophthora” (PDF) — It’s difficult, but important, to distinguish between different species of the deadly plant pathogen.
• “Spreading nutrition over time” (PDF) — Knowing the effects of temperature and timing will help growers get the most from controlled-release fertilizers.
• “Reaching toward Farwest’s future” (PDF) — The 2014 Farwest Trade Show is barely a memory, yet OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone says the association is already forging big plans for 2015.

You can also read this month’s flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at ckipp@oan.org.