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Evolving Aphid Management with Biocontrols

Room B110

Speaker: Alison Kutz, Biocontrol Advisor and Owner, Sound Horticulture
Where does the rubber hit the road? Many growers have now determined where the use of biocontrols in their greenhouses makes sense — or not. In this presentation, we will be reviewing the latest tactics for aphid control which will cover banker plant management, mycoinsecticides, the expanding array of beneficial insects, and predator mites on the horizon.

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Practical Use of Plant Growth Regulators in the Plant Nursery

Room B116

Speaker: Dr. Jozsef Racsko, Technology Manager, Mycorrhizal Applications LLC.
In this technical seminar, attendees will learn about the commercial applicability of plant growth regulator (PGR) products; when and how to apply them, what rates to use, what factors influence their efficacy (weather conditions, water pH, plant health status), and how these products can be integrated into the production practices. The presentation will review results from commercial trials and research experiments and provide guidance to the audience on how to interpret such research information. This will help growers find the right solution tailored to their turf or ornamental crop and growing conditions. The presenter will discuss how growing protocols can be adjusted to specific conditions to take full advantage of PGR products.

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Crop Adapted Spraying: Strategies for Use in Nursery

Room B119

Speaker: Brian Hill, Faculty Research Assistant, OSU NWREC Nackley Lab
Crop adapted spraying (CAS) is a systematic approach to air-blast sprayer calibration. It was designed in fruit and nut orchards as a way to spray more efficiently when the target is a canopy that changes over the growing season. CAS is a good fit for nursery production because of the many crops of different sizes and shapes that are grown closely together. This seminar covers the core concepts of CAS while taking a deep look at the implementation strategy for nursery production systems.

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Extreme Weather: How it Affects Crop Production With Solutions Offered

Room B116

Speakers: Lloyd Nackley, Professor, Oregon State University and Dr. Drew Zwart, Plant Pathologist / Physiologist, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
Extreme weather events are more common than ever. For example, in 2021 the north Willamette Valley had catastrophic ice storms in late winter. The winter melted into a warm spring and exceptionally hot summer that was exemplified by the 113 F “heat dome” in late June. While the average annual temperatures in our region will only increase by a few degrees each decade, these extreme (greater than 10 F above average) hot and low-temperature events have devastating and long-lasting effects on nursery producers. Learn about how climate change and extreme weather are affecting nursery production, and what growers can do about it.

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The New or Improved Greenhouse: Labor-Saving Technologies, Mechanization, Innovation, Design and Layout

Room B110

Speaker: Paul Golden, Commercial Greenhouse Sales Manager, Prospiant Inc (formerly Nexus and RBI Greenhouses)
For many producers and retailers, the past two years have led to record-breaking sales and new challenges that come along with rapid growth during a time of unprecedented supply chain issues. Present conditions require operations to have a fresh new look at how they are building their greenhouse business. The practices and strategies of the past might not apply to modern-day needs. With ever-increasing labor challenges operators are having to ask themselves if their existing greenhouses layout, design, equipment, and processes are most labor efficient and how they should design their new operations going forward? This session will cover changes in trends in wholesale greenhouse production as well as technological improvements.

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Gain the Upper Hand This Season on Root, Crown, and Foliar Diseases

Room B119

Speaker: George Grant, GGSPro Technical Specialist, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
This session will take a deep dive into the prevention and control of common root and crown diseases, including water molds, Fusarium, Botrytis, Rhizoctonia, Thielaviopsis, and more. Learn how you can also maximize your chemical control toolkits by implementing microbial-based fungicide options. This session will provide detailed fungicide rotation strategies, cultural best practices, and practical prevention tips that will benefit growers at every level.

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Cultivating Cultivars Seed to Tree: The 30-Year Timeline for Climate Resistant Urban Trees

Room B116

Speaker: Nancy Buley, Communications Director, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
It’s a long and complex journey from seed to city tree. Many hands and a decade or more are needed to grow a tree from start to finish. It takes even longer to develop, select, trial, and introduce new and improved cultivars. Bringing new and improved urban tree cultivars to market is a multi-generational effort that may take 15–30 years or more, via the collaborative efforts of plant breeders, growers, urban foresters, arboreta, and academia. Understanding the timeline and processes of new tree introduction and the how and why of cultivar development will help you plan ahead for choosing, growing, and planting the best trees for the future urban forest.

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SPANISH ONLY – Scouting for Boxwood Diseases

Room B119

Speaker: Dr. Luisa Santamaria, Associate Professor - Extension Plant Pathologist, Oregon State University
Boxwood plants are commonly seen decorating parks, public gardens, and even lawns. However, there are multiple plant pathogens of nationwide concern that can cause disease in boxwood. People who work around these plants must have a basic understanding of the pathogens, their biology, and the key signs and symptoms. This session will cover all that and more! Boxwood blight and Volutella blight will be highlighted. Additionally, participants will be trained in how to properly scout for disease, so that they may keep their plants healthy and green!

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Reducing Plastic Pots: Adopt Air Pruning Strategies

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Michael Taylor, Senior Nursery Specialist, Blackmore Company
This FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!
Learn about the Ellepot system and discover the benefits of air pruning roots. Air pruning reduces production costs, creates more root mass, uses less media, and reduces the number of plastic pots ending up in landfills. Plus, it helps the consumer have a better gardening experience!

FREE

Cash Incentives for Energy Efficiency: Greenhouses, Nurseries, Orchards and Farms

Room B113

Speaker: Jessica Arnold, Outreach Manager, Industry + Agriculture, Energy Trust of Oregon
Cash incentives are available through Energy Trust of Oregon for eligible projects that save natural gas or electricity. Participating utilities include Portland General Electric (PGE), Pacific Power, Northwest Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, and Avista. Examples include projects from greenhouse shell and heating systems upgrades to controlled environmental agriculture optimization of HVAC, dehumidification, irrigation, lighting and more. Attend this session to learn all about the different programs, and get your questions answered.

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Promising Plants for Native Plant Gardens in Western Oregon

Room B116

Speaker: Gail Langellotto, Ph.D., Professor of Horticulture, Oregon State University
Native plant landscaping and gardening are repeatedly listed as a hot trend for gardeners and landscapers. However, native plants represent a relatively small segment of retail plant sales, with many promising plants difficult to find in the retail marketplace. Based on OSU research, this presentation will highlight some promising plants for the native plant gardener and landscaper.

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A Baker’s Dozen of Pollinator Trees

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

A Season-long Menu for Attracting Pollinator Guests to the Garden
Speaker: Nancy Buley, Communications Director, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
This FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!
Most pollinator research for determining the best nectar and pollen sources is focused on perennials and annuals. Garden centers can increase their tree sales throughout the year by offering a sequence of trees that bloom from early spring until fall.

FREE

(PANEL) Simple Improvement Projects Every Business Should Take On This Year

Room B116

Moderator: Elizabeth Peters, Vice President, The Peters Company
Panelists:
Mark Bigej, Al’s Garden & Home
John Lewis, JLPN
Chris Robinson, Robinson Nursery
Ben Verhoeven, Peoria Gardens

Lean is a set of business principles and practices that has transformed green industry companies here in the Pacific Northwest. This panel brings together a group of Oregon’s most effective nursery, greenhouse and garden center leaders who have applied Lean thinking to their businesses. They will share simple improvement projects, based on Lean principles, that you can take to your organization. Come and glean wisdom from these outstanding leaders, and bring your questions for the Q&A session afterward.

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Soil Moisture: Top Factor for the Survival of Newly Installed Plants

Room B110

Speaker: Wei Zhang, Vice President of Research and Development, TreeDiaper
Urban trees tend to struggle because it is not an ideal growing condition between pavements and buildings. Underwatering and overwatering are the most common causes. Water prescriptions are developed to address this problem, but too much of the water is wasted. The most important factor for tree survival is the soil moisture, not how much water is dumped onto the root ball. New methods of increasing plant available water and stabilizing soil moisture will be discussed.

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Integrating Biological Control Agents with Chemical Spray Programs: Innovative Ways to Manage Pesticide Resistance

Room B119

Speaker: George Grant, GGSPro Technical Specialist, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
Over the past decade, using “beneficials” or biological control agents (BCAs) to help growers deal with pest issues has grown dramatically. BCAs can play a critical role in preventing and managing pesticide resistance when used effectively. However, growers require a comprehensive knowledge of their life cycles, target pests, and compatibility with organic and conventional pesticides. This course will cover these topics for some of the industry’s most commonly used beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes along with how growers can begin integrating BCAs into their current crop protection programs.

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Measuring for Change—the Lean Way

Room B116

Speakers: Rick Peters, President, The Peters Company | Elizabeth Peters, Vice President, The Peters Company
“In God we trust. All others must bring data.” This quote by W. Edwards Deming refers to the significance of data measurement in doing business. Why? Because measurements drive behavior; what you measure is what you get. How do we choose what to measure? Which metrics give us the best prospect of achieving our goals? How can we use data to manage and motivate labor effectively — and how do we use all this information to improve our business? This seminar looks at measures for different levels of a company. It also offers an approach to implementing metrics and common pitfalls to avoid.

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Nowadays Tulipmania: Flower Bulb Extravaganza

Room B110

Speaker: Philipp Laagland, Country Manager USA, ADR Bulbs Inc.
Join internationally recognized flower bulb expert Philipp Laagland as he shares his knowledge about setting trends and current struggles within the industry. This session will examine the working flower bulb life circle from farmer to the homeowner in The United States and new landscape designs and retail concepts using flower bulbs.

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Biopesticide art-of-use in IPM

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Maryna Serdani, Product Development and Technical Service Manager PNW, Marrone Bio Innovations
This FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!
The use of biopesticides can form a very valuable part of an Integrated Pest Management program. However, it is critical to understand how these products are best used to optimize their efficacy as well as those of other inputs, such as classical biological control agents and conventional pesticides. In this presentation, Maryna will cover the various types of biopesticides, their art-of-use, how they fit into an IPM program and introduce some of the biopesticides from Marrone Bio Innovations that are available to growers.

FREE

Soil Oxygen: Tips for Ensuring Plant Roots are Healthy and Thriving

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Wei Zhang, PhD, VP of R&D, TreeDiaper
This FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!
Inspired by Professor Linda Chalker-Scott and Mr. Jim Uraban, two well-known professionals in the green industry, this presentation will be interactive with a live demo! We will explore why we must water our plants so often, what makes Plant Available Water different from irrigation water, and why we can’t supply plants with 1 month of water at a time. Wei will explain why roots don’t grow deep in the soil, why compacted soil is bad for your plants, and why volcano mulching is bad for your trees while piles of leaf litter in natural forests is not, and so much more!

FREE

Beneficial Bugs: Putting Biocontrols to the Task

Room B116

Speaker: Alison Kutz, Biocontrol Advisor and Owner, Sound Horticulture
While many greenhouse producers have years of Biocontrol experience under their belts, the toolbox continues to expand. Understanding our pest complex before pressure mounts is critical to good planning. In this session, we will review thrips, mites, aphids, and fungus gnats. Then, we will discuss how best to handle these with the correct combination of biocontrols. The goal: let’s be more proactive, less reactive, and sleep better at night. Gain insight on designing a biocontrol program that fits your unique operation and gives you the upper hand.

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Regenerative Landscaping: Small Changes, Large Impact – Protecting and Supporting Local Ecology

Room B110

Speaker: Nutmeg Minneboo, Lead Ecological Designer, SymbiOp Garden Shop and Landscaping
The way that we install and manage spaces in the landscaping industry has a large impact on the health and well-being of local ecology. Managing pests, plant diseases, water infiltration, and choosing plants for landscapes all directly affects local birds, pollinators, beneficial insects, and our local watershed. In this presentation, we will dive into ways we can learn to read the landscape. We will learn what to do when landscapes are out of balance and pests and diseases arise. Learning tips and tools for improving balance in a landscape naturally can help us protect local ecology.

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(PANEL) Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain: Tips for Moving Forward

Room B113

Moderator:  Jeff Stone, Executive Director, OAN Panelists:

  • Jana Jarvis, President & CEO, Oregon Truckers Association
  • David Anzur, Founder, Anzur Logistics
  • Dale Parra, Sales Manager, Transportation Services
  • Keith Leavitt, Chief Trade and Equitable Development Officer, Port of Portland
Join our panel of industry experts as they share their recommendations and best practices for moving through these challenging times of inflation, driver shortages, and policy changes. Our panelists come from large diverse backgrounds, which will provide a foundation for attendees to gain excellent insight from a wide array of experiences. Strategies for freight will be shared from the trucking, railroad, and shipping perspectives. There will be time for Q&A, so come prepared with questions.
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Healthy Soil: All the Key Elements for Maintaining the Healthiest Soil

Room B116

Speakers: Alicia Leytem, President, Oregon Society of Soil Scientists, Instructor at OSU
Vance Almquist, Vice President of Oregon Society of Soil Scientists, Instructor at OSU
Join soil scientists Alicia Leytem and Vance Almquist as they discuss the principles of soil health and their relevance in Oregon. Learn common misperceptions regarding regenerative agriculture and how to spot misleading information when it comes to implementing soil health management and regenerative practices. Attendees will learn why soil health is important for your farm and the environment.

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Current Market Demands New Approaches to Container Growing

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Co-Presenters: Tom Springer, Chris Murphey, NurserySource
This FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!
NurserySource’s and RediRoot’s goal is to help nurseries and grow operations integrate new approaches to container production and gardening. Their markets span nursery, cannabis and home gardeners giving them a unique look into the ways all growers are learning from each other and improving their production. They see the pressure labor and regulatory costs have upon different operations and work to help clients mitigate those challenges. This seminar will briefly detail their observations and recommendations.

FREE

Biochar in Propagation Substrates: Good or Bad?

Room B119

Speaker: Ben Hoover, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sustainable Nursery Production, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

We will talk briefly about the complexity of biochar, how it performs in propagation substrates, and what role it might play in the future. You'll see root development pictures of cuttings in biochar substrates. We will talk about the guidelines for propagation substrate selection and how biochar fits into the story. The big question: “Is biochar really sustainable?”

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Stressed Out: How to Diagnose, Treat, and Avoid Environmental Stress in Landscape Plants

Room B116

Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D, Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture, Washington State University

This seminar will present a diagnostic approach to discovering the cause behind landscape failure. Many landscape plants fail to thrive, or even die, because of avoidable errors in selecting, transplanting, and maintaining trees and shrubs. Without understanding the underlying reason behind landscape failure, homeowners and professionals often resort to pesticides and fertilizers in an unsuccessful attempt to fix the problem. An alternative set of suggested best practices will be presented based on recent and on-going research, which ultimately will help landscape managers avoid the unnecessary use of chemicals.

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Transforming vs. Evolving: Turn Your Vision into Dramatic, Measurable Results Using Policy Deployment

Room B119

Speaker: Rick Peters, President, The Peters Company

Every leader faces the challenge of translating vision into results. Most have goals to achieve over the next 3–5 years; the difficulty is converting long-term goals into daily activities that can be measured. Oregon nurseries are using policy deployment ("Hoshin Kanri") to develop annual improvement targets that align and link with their long-term strategies. The process engages team members at every level. Each person understands how they can impact the organization's goals. Bring your leadership team for an introduction to this powerful tool. Learn how Robinson Nursery uses policy deployment to transform the business and achieve their mission of “growing people and plants to change the world.”

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A Milkweed Contamination Study Spotlights Pollinator-Safe Growing – An Oregon Nursery Shows the Way

Room B113

Co-Presenters:
Sharon Selvaggio, Pesticide Program Specialist, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Sam Bidwell, Integrated Pest Manager, Log House Plants; Founder, Sunnyside Sam’s Wholesale

People across the country are working to help restore monarch butterflies by planting milkweed. A recent study showed that milkweed plants purchased from garden centers across the country contained a wide variety of pesticide residues, putting monarchs at risk. In this seminar, we invite a thoughtful conversation about how nurseries can use practices that result in pollinator-safe plants. We will present the findings and implications of the milkweed study and share examples of how a local nursery, Log House Plants, puts pollinator-safe growing into practice.

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Selecting Plants for Success!

Room B116

Speaker: Ben Hoover, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sustainable Nursery Production, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Millions of plants are purchased and planted every year in the United States. Many of those plants are destined for failure. Selecting the right plants and location for planting them appropriately can increase your credibility, customer base, and profitability. We will talk about making good decisions, communicating your expertise with customers, and benefiting the environment and your company at the same time. FYI: your concept of a native plant might be challenged!

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Succession Planning 2-hour WORKSHOP

FREE WORKSHOP (open to all attendees)

Succession Planning, Part 1: Working with an Attorney 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Speaker: Maria Schmidlkofer, Attorney, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Join attorney Maria Schmidlkofer for the first hour as she discusses engaging in estate planning early, elements of a successful succession plan and general timeline for implementation. She’ll talk through important information that you need to know about your operation to make the process run smoothly, legal tools that can help the succession process, and tips for mitigating Oregon estate tax. Stay for the second hour to take a deeper dive into conservation easements on working lands with Ivor Kincaide of Oregon Agricultural Trust and discuss how they can be used as a tool for succession.

Succession Planning, Part 2: Introduction to Conservation Easements on Working Lands 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Ivor Kincaide, Farmland Program Director, Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) A growing number of Oregon farmers and ranchers are conveying easements in exchange for cash or tax benefits to help with succession or business expansion or to make the land more affordable to the next generation. Join Farmland Program Director Ivor Kincaide to learn more about conservation easements on working lands, the benefits of easements, the process of conveying an easement and how an easement can help with farmland succession. He'll discuss Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) and the role a Land Trust and other organizations such as NRCS plays in partnering with landholders to protect ag land in perpetuity.
FREE

Landscape Zombies! Myths That Refuse to Die

Room B116

Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D, Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture, Washington State University

Professional horticulturists want the latest plant and soil science information to use in managing landscapes, but how can you tell what’s science, and what’s pseudoscience? Landscape professionals can quickly lose their credibility — and cause damage to plants and soil — when they end up promoting products and practices that aren’t based on reputable science. This seminar will provide some guidelines for evaluating products and practices based on the most current and relevant scientific information available.

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Save Energy, Save Resources, Save Money: A Grower Panel Discussion About Efficiency Project Implementation

Room B119

Moderator: Whitney Rideout, Program Manager, Industry and Agriculture, Energy Trust of Oregon
Panelists:

  • Al's Garden & Home / Mark Bigej
  • Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas Inc. / Kyle Fessler
  • Robinson Nursery Inc. / Chris Robinson

This panel discussion includes growers and retailers who have improved their bottom line through a wide range of energy efficiency projects, from lighting, to boilers, to watering systems. This discussion will provide real-world insights about these projects, and the results and side benefits you can expect.
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People, Plants and a Backyard – An Exploration of How and Why We Interpret Urban Landscapes the Way We Do

Room B116

Speaker: Alan Shay, Senior Instructor, Horticulture Department, Oregon State University

In this presentation we will examine the cultural heritage we in the west have inherited that leads us to react to management in landscapes in a particular fashion. Can we afford to prioritize aesthetics over functionality in a world of rapidly diminishing resources and climate change? How can we design landscapes sensibly, that look good and still make a profit for ourselves? It's all about education.

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What it Takes To Build A Robust IPM Program & Resistance Management

Room B113

Speaker: Brock Martindale, National Nursery & Greenhouse Strategic Account Manger, Corteva

Broch will cover the importance of building a robust IMP program and how you can avoid building resistance in your facility. You are bound to find several things that you can take back to your facility to improve your process. Broch will cover the 7 steps to success and a deep dive into preventing resistance.

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The UC Landscape Plants Irrigation Trials (Part One)

Room B116

Speaker: Lorence Oki, Ph.D., Specialist in Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis

The University of California Landscape Plants Irrigation Trials project evaluates performance of plants exposed to three different irrigation treatments based on evapotranspiration (ETo). The data collected leads to recommendations for irrigating those plants that are used by landscape designers and architects to design landscapes that comply with California water conservation regulations. This project started in 2004 as a graduate student research project, was expanded periodically, and then duplicated at the UC South Coast Research and Extension Center in 2017. We will discuss plant lists, data collected, irrigation recommendations, and project background.

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Prune Clematis Like a Pro! (Pruning Demo)

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Linda Beutler, Rogerson Clematis Garden

Forget everything you have ever heard about Clematis pruning. Linda, the curator of the Rogerson Clematis Garden, North America's only accredited collection of clematis through the Plant Collections Network, will share her wealth of knowledge is this fantastic pruning demo. Rather than learning the "rules", follow some common sense-based suggestions to open a world of beautiful possibilities for your garden and your clematis.

Defining and Building Your Culture to Create a Thriving Team (SPANISH ONLY)

Room B119

Speaker: Elizabeth Peña, Value Stream Leader, Peoria Gardens Inc.

A culture is how you solve problems and how you behave toward others. You must strike a balance between knowledge and behaviors, between head and heart. If you want your team to thrive, you must first define your culture, then do the important work of building your culture into everything you do together. You are invited to learn how Peoria Gardens, a second-generation greenhouse in Albany, Oregon, defined their culture, then built that culture into a business that continues to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the horticulture industry.

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Butterfly Bush: Sterility and Availability

Room B113

Co-Presenters:
Ryan Contreras, Ph.D., Associate Department Head and Professor, Oregon State University
Kara Mills, Lead Horticulturist, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

OSU has conducted extensive research to evaluate nearly three dozen cultivars for their seedling production and attraction to pollinators. This work has identified the relative fecundity of all selections within the context of current regulation for Buddleja. The Oregon Department of Agriculture will describe how Butterfly Bush is currently regulated and forecast the future of these regulations in light of new data.

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Marketing to Capture Consumers Environmental Focused Purchasing Habits

Room B110

Speaker: Andony Melathopoulos, Associate Professor, Pollinator Health Program, Oregon State University

There is considerable 'buzz' about Millennial-aged consumers and the shift in their plant buying preferences. Analysts have suggested that Millennial's are inclined to 'cause purchasing' and value additional environmental or social benefits. In this seminar, Andony will talk about research to specify how pollinator benefits should be displayed on plant labels and some strategies to maximize the benefits of different nursery plants to pollinators.

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The Climate Ready Landscape Plants Project (Part TWO)

Room B116

Speaker: Lorence Oki, Ph.D., Specialist in Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis

The University of California Landscape Plants Irrigation Trials project evaluates performance of plants exposed to three different irrigation treatments based on evapotranspiration (ETo). The data collected leads to recommendations for irrigating those plants that are used by landscape designers and architects to design landscapes that comply with California water conservation regulations. This project started in 2004 as a graduate student research project, was expanded periodically, and then duplicated at the UC South Coast Research and Extension Center in 2017. The project recently has expanded to the University of Washington, Oregon State University, Utah State University, and the University of Arizona that facilitates the comparison of plant performance in response to deficit irrigation treatments across the western region of the U.S. We will discuss plant lists, data collected, irrigation recommendations, and project background.

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Mycorrhizae: Benefits and Use in Grower Operations and the Landscape

Room B119

Speaker: Jason Padden, Sales Account Manager, Mycorrhizal Applications

Explore the science behind beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, with a focus on how growers and landscapers may utilize the power of mycorrhizae in their operations. Participants will learn how the addition of mycorrhizal inoculant products helps plants increase their efficiency of water use, nutrient uptake, and boost other plant health treatments. We will discuss how these benefits reduce plant loss by increasing plant vigor helping to grow hardier while saving time and money. Mycorrhizal inoculants have been used in sustainable growing systems for decades. Those that use them have been able to reduce the stress to both the plants they are growing and themselves.

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Biopesticides: The Ideal Team Players in Plant Health Programs with a Focus on Biofungicides

Room B113

Speaker: Michael Brownbridge, Ph.D., Biological Program Manager, Plant Diseases, BioWorks Inc.

In North America, moves to adopt more biological inputs in plant production are driven by issues with pesticide resistance, market trends and restrictive re-entry intervals. This is where biopesticides can help. Their unique modes of action bring value in resistance management. The fact that they are derived from natural sources makes them more acceptable to consumers, and their safety means they can be applied with minimal disruption to day-to-day crop management activities. Yet there are still many misconceptions around what biopesticides are, their efficacy, and where and how they can be used. This presentation focuses on the use of biofungicides and their effective positioning in plant health programs.

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A Plantsman’s Notebook: New Plants and a Reminder of Some ‘Smokers’ We Often Forget About

Room B119

Speaker: Nicholas Staddon, Company Spokesman/Plantsman, Everde Growers

In this session, we will look at a number of new plants that have appeared on the marketplace in recent years. There will be something for everyone, trees, shrubs, perennials, and a few surprises! Staddon will also nudge our memories on a few of the great plants from the past. Nicholas will cover a few of the notable trends he believes hold water for us. As always, he is an avid reader and will share a few choice titles with the audience. With terrific pictures, supported by an informative and humorous narrative, this session is not to be missed if you are into plants.

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Pollinators of the Rogerson Clematis Garden

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Linda Beutler, Rogerson Clematis Garden

Linda, the curator of the Rogerson Clematis Garden, North America's only accredited collection of clematis through the Plant Collections Network, will share the Clematis that attracts pollinators and which pollinators those are. Additionally, she will share her knowledge of the many native, native-vars, and non-native companion plants that enhance our clematis garden.

FREE

Discover the 50% Off Solar Project USDA REAP Grant Program

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Zachary Peek, Owner, Atlas Consulting LLC

Join this session to learn how Nurseries, Farms, Ranches and Rural Small Businesses are eligible to receive an award equal to 50% of the total solar system cost. Zack will describe eligibility, timing considerations, and next steps for interested organizations. Attendees will also learn how all the available incentives can be combined to bring the payback period of a solar installation to just 1 or 2 years.

FREE

Reduce the Cost of Spraying Your Nursery

Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

Speaker: Timothy Schaal, CEO, Airtec Sprayers, Inc.

Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of spray applications in your nursery by selecting the correct sprayer for the application. Using the correct equipment to manage pests and diseases is critical to reducing waste and improving efficiency.

FREE

Nursery Science Summit: Plant Pathology

Room B119

  Speaker 1: Jay W. Pscheidt, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Oregon State University Title: Smart Spraying Grapes Leads to New Boxwood Blight Management Description:

Nursery Science Summit: Insect Pest Management

Room B119

Speaker 1: Jana Lee, Ph.D., USDA Entomologist Title: Using Natural Enemies in Outdoor Nurseries, and Silicon for Pest Management Speaker 2: Man-yeon Choi, Ph.D., USDA

IPM Strategies to keep Pesticides in the Toolkit

Room B113

Speaker: Alison Kutz, Consulting Director, Sound Horticulture Pests trying to outwit you? This talk will cover best practices for keeping beneficial insects and microbial controls

The Retail Experience: Boxwood Problem Solving

Room B119

Speaker: Pat Reilly, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, Saunders Genetics LLC and NewGen Boxwood Landscapers, garden center staff, growers, and homeowners alike encounter issues with boxwood. Attention to

Advancing Boxwood Blight Monitoring Techniques

Room B113

Speaker: Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D., Professor, Extension Plant Pathologist, Oregon State University Boxwood plants, which are widely utilized in gardening and landscaping, are seriously threatened by

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