Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Tag: Hazelnut Winter Meeting

  • Oregon State University Shares Characteristics of Different Hazelnut Varieties

    The hazelnut breeding program at Oregon State University (OSU) has been doing a great job over the years developing new blight resistant hazelnut varieties better suited for todays growing industry in the Pacific Northwest.  Back at the Nut Growers Society’s Annual Meeting in Corvallis, Becky McCluskey from the OSU Department of Horticulture showcased some of these varieties. Watch this brief video as she talks about the strengths and characteristics of each variety and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.  Don’t currently receive this monthly publication?  Subscribe for FREE at https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/.

     

  • Hazelnut Irrigation Considerations with Agricare

    Micro-irrigation is becoming more popular in the Pacific Northwest hazelnut industry.  Watch this brief interview with Agricare agronomist TJ Hafner, as he shares what’s worked best in his experience.  Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.  Don’t currently receive this monthly publication. Subscribe for FREE at https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/.

  • Congratulations Hazelnut Grower of the Year Verne Gingerich!

    One of most exciting features of the Nut Growers Society’s Annual Winter Meeting is the announcement of the Hazelnut Grower of the Year award.  This award goes to an individual in the industry who has not only demonstrated leadership and innovation, but a long-term commitment and love for the Oregon hazelnut industry.  This year’s grower of the year went to none other than R. Verne Gingerich.

    Based out of Canby, Oregon, Gingerich is very passionate about growing hazelnuts and has been in the industry for 35+ years.  He has served on the Nut Growers Society board from 1988-1993, and as President in 1990.  He has served on the Hazelnut Marketing Board, and at many other capacities in agriculture, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for Individual Contributions to the Agricultural Industry in 2013.

    “With Verne being a hazelnut grower, running a receiving station, and also being a hazelnut processor — he fully understands all sides of the hazelnut industry,” Shared Lisa Pascoe from Northwest Hazelnut Co., presenter of this year’s award.  “Verne has always been there for the hazelnut industry: encouraging and educating new growers, helping understand and developing markets, and providing true leadership when called upon. He is always a huge asset for those he helps.”  Read more about Gingerich soon in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.