Double River Forwarding Navigates Global Events to Deliver Seed For the World
As the owner of a small freight forwarding and logistics company based in Portland, Tina Lyons is always keeping a close eye on the news. Global events can have a […]
Entries by George Plaven
Turfgrass Field Day Digs Into Latest Research
Researchers at Oregon State University’s turf management program held their annual Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 29 at the Lewis-Brown Farm near Corvallis, providing updates on several projects related to pest […]
Columbia River Seed Harnesses Automation, Genetics to Enhance Production
While most grass seed produced in Oregon comes from the rainy and fertile Willamette Valley, it is not the only region yielding high-quality seed crops. Established in 2003, Columbia River Seed supplies […]
Justus Bag Co. Named 2024 Associate Member of the Year
For nearly 65 years, Justus Bag Co. has been supplying high-quality agricultural packaging for some of the largest grass seed, onion, pulse crop, and livestock feed companies throughout North America. The third-generation […]
Meet the 2024 OSA Memorial Scholarship Winners!
The Oregon Seed Association has awarded its 2024 Memorial Scholarship to six students who have demonstrated excellence in both the classroom and in their communities. Abigail Hauke, Brandon Withers, Sofia Vachter, John […]
Ampac Seed Co. Provides ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Customers
For Joe McAlhany Jr., there’s never a dull moment working in the seed business. “I love the fact that no two days are ever the same. No two years […]
Vertical Integration Key to Success at Mountain View Seeds
Born out of a co-op in the heart of the Mid-Willamette Valley, Mountain View Seeds has emerged as a top player in the global grass seed market, providing high-quality turfgrass, […]
Smith Seed Services Offers Full Spectrum of Industry Tools
A lot goes into making Oregon’s seed industry renowned worldwide. From breeding quality genetics to seed coating, cleaning, and packaging, producers rely on a bevy of services to help them […]
Pure Seed Cultivates Varieties for the World
Developing new grass seed varieties is no easy feat for Crystal Rose-Fricker and her team at Pure Seed. The process usually takes a decade or longer of careful breeding, cultivating […]
