Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Tag: Hazelnut growers

  • New Products Being Developed to Sell Oregon Hazelnuts

    George Packing Company is looking at new products, from spreads to confectioneries, to market and sell Oregon hazelnuts. These efforts are enabling consumers to enjoy hazelnuts in ways not previously imagined. Northwest Hazelnut Company Sales Director Aaron McGraw spoke with Matthew Malcolm from Pacific Nut Producer about some of the latest goods coming out of R&D. Watch this quick video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Research Shows Benefits of Flowering Hedgerows for Hazelnut Orchards

    Monocultures can lead to the displacement of native plant life, but many growers and researchers are finding a benefit in planting flowering hedgerows in orchards. This includes attracting predatory insects and pollinators. Heather Andrews, a faculty research assistant with Oregon State University, spoke with Matthew Malcolm from Pacific Nut Producer about how these hedgerows are helping hazelnut growers in the Willamette Valley. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Planting a Cover Crop in Your Hazelnut Orchard

    Cover crops are becoming an increasingly popular way to trap nitrogen and promote soil health in hazelnut orchards. However, there are certain steps and conditions to consider before sowing. Laura Hallett and Marissa Lane-Massee from the University of Oregon spoke with Matthew Malcolm from Pacific Nut Producer about how to start a cover crop and what to look out for. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Double Density and Tree Removal

    With the increase of double-density planting, hazelnut growers in Oregon are removing every other tree, which can be an expensive and labor-intensive process. Hazelnut grower and nursery owner Loren Birkemeier took some time to talk with Matthew Malcolm from Pacific Nut Producer about the most cost-effective ways to remove trees. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Hazelnut Sucker Removal

    Hazelnut suckers can be a hassle for growers, as they compete with trees for key nutrients. Removing them regularly is crucial to maintaining a healthy orchard. At the Nut Growers Society’s Winter Meeting, Marcelo Moretti from Oregon State University spoke with Matthew Malcolm of Malcolm Media Ag Publishing about the latest findings on sucker removal practices. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Fungicide Drenching to Combat Hazelnut Blight

    Eastern filbert blight is an ongoing and costly problem for hazelnut growers, but researchers at the Oregon State Extension are researching newer and more efficient ways to combat it. At the Nut Growers Society’s Winter Meeting, Jay Pscheidt spoke with Matthew Malcolm at Malcolm Media Ag Publishing and shared their findings on drenching. Watch this quick video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Organic Hazelnuts Get USDA Boost

    The USDA allocated funding for the promotion of organic hazelnuts. This has facilitated initiatives in marketing, outreach and even culinary partnerships with master chefs in France. Judy Hirigoyen with the Oregon Organic Hazelnut Collective and Jed White from Cascade Foods LLC spoke to Matthew Malcolm of Pacific Nut Producer to discuss these exciting developments for the Oregon organic hazelnut industry. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Cautious Optimism Following Incredible Year for Hazelnut Growers


    Hazelnut growers in Oregon had their biggest crop yet as weather conditions dampened yields in Turkey and Italy. While the global supply was more than anticipated, the outlook remains cautiously optimistic. Hazelnut Growers of Oregon President/CEO Troy Johnson discussed some of the latest developments in the international market and what they’re doing to sell more Oregon hazelnuts with Matthew Malcolm. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • New Hazelnut Industry Director Speaks at Winter Meeting

    Christine Roth appeared at her first Nut Growers Society Winter Meeting as the new Executive Director of the Oregon Hazelnut Industry Office. Roth spoke with Matthew Malcolm of Pacific Nut Producer to talk about her role and the exciting things going on in the hazelnut industry. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Hazelnut Farmer Finds Clever Way to Handle Squirrel Trouble

    Squirrels can be a serious headache for nut growers, who often have to come up with their own ways of catching and getting rid of them as rodenticides are not always an option. Oregon hazelnut grower Ken Baker talks to Matthew Malcolm with Pacific Nut Producer about the way he has learned to trap squirrels at his farm. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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