Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Tag: Hazelnut Orchards

  • 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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  • 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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