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As we celebrate our first full year here at Stettler Supply, we want to take a moment to pause, evaluate, and share our experiences. From streamlining operations to enhancing our product offerings and deepening customer relationships, it’s been a year of significant change, growth, and learning. Here’s a bit of the story. This year has […]

Despite the Pacific Northwest’s reputation for frequent rainfall, farmers in Oregon’s Marion County have struggled in the last two decades due to drought. In fact, Les Bachelor, district conservationist with the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), says the #1 resource concern in Marion County since 2000 has been water quantity, followed by water quality, and […]

At first glance, the Pacific Northwest, with its green landscapes and generous rainfall, seems an unlikely candidate for conversations around irrigation necessity. It’s a region where the idea of water scarcity can feel foreign to many. Yet, as seasoned farmers well know, abundant rainfall does not negate the need for strategic irrigation solutions that are […]

Starting on January 1, 2024, Portland General Electric (PGE) initiated a series of rate increases for residential and commercial customers, which are some of the company’s highest price hikes in decades. PGE’s rate increases are a response, in part, to rising power costs from inflation, a growing need for wildfire prevention and an investment in […]

Our recent Reinke Training and Education Day was a dynamic meeting of minds, brimming with enthusiasm and expertise. The goal was to build strong relationships, immerse ourselves in learning, and bring the best solutions to farmers. We’re thrilled that the day was a resounding success, marked by lively discussions and a shared passion for advancing […]

As a child, farming and agriculture surrounded Benjamin Meyer in more ways than one. “I grew up in Kansas, where both my father and brother work in the irrigation industry,” he shares. “Over the years, I have assisted on some level and watched their passion and skills bring success for the customer, the company, and […]

Stettler Supply Company has worked with Willamette Valley farmers for more than 75 years. Over time, they have continued to implement innovative strategies and technology to help farmers upgrade to more efficient irrigation systems. Among these customers, Stettler Supply worked alongside Mount Hope Seeds in Molalla to design and install an NRCS-advised, low-pressure boom irrigation […]

In 2023, we’ve reached remarkable milestones, overcome challenges, and continued to evolve in our mission to better serve growers. Looking back at the year, we took over the operation of Stettler Supply in April while simultaneously running Ag Water Technologies. This strategic move allowed us to combine resources, build relationships with our teams and long-term […]