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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.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.

  • 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.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.

  • Walnut Alliance of California Provides Advocacy for Growers

    Walnut growers in California have a new voice advocating for them in politics, trade and more. In an interview with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network, Chris Zanobini and Donald Norene talk about the work and mission of the Walnut Alliance of California. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Nematode Management Tips for Tree Nut Growers

    Nematodes can be a headache for growers. Luckily, ways to manage them are being researched and developed. At the Malcolm Media Tree & Vine Expo and in an interview with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network, Andreas Westphal with UCCE Riverside discusses nematode management. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • High Demand Means Bright Outlook for Pistachio Industry

    Pistachio harvests were slightly smaller than initially anticipated, but still set record numbers. Optimism is also high with rising demand for pistachios. At Malcolm Media’s Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo and in an interview with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Net, American Pistachio Growers President/CEO Zachary Fraser discusses the state of the pistachio industry. Watch this brief video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • 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.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.

  • Almond Board of California Gets Major Win in Japan Exports

    The Almond Board of California has reached an alignment with the USDA and the Japanese government on a pre-test protocol for aflatoxin in almonds. This will allow for easier shipping of almonds to Japan. Julie Adams from the Almond Board of California speaks about it with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Almond Industry Requests EPA Follow Sound Science in Essential Product Registration

    The almond industry is has just received Section 18 emergency approval for the use of an essential bactericide for the sixth year. A product that has been fully registered in other commodities, Kasumin should be permanently registered for use in almonds, but the EPA is ignoring the sound science showing that it’s safe and beneficial for almonds under critical weather conditions. Watch this brief interview as Jim Adaskaveg from UC Riverside explains with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Almond Board Guides Industry Recovery with 3rd Largest Shipping Year

    The California almond industry experienced its 3rd highest shipping year ever in conjunction with the Almond Board of California’s 75th anniversary as a Federal Marketing Order. At the Almond Conference in Sacramento, President/CEO Clarice Turner spoke with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to discuss current almond supply and demand dynamics and the Board’s role in creating a healthier future in the California almond industry. Watch this brief video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Alternative Uses for Processed Hazelnut Shells that can Benefit Growers

    Oregon hazelnut growers just wrapped up their largest harvest ever. With good weather and decent returns, growers are pretty happy and finally enjoying some much needed rest. Hazelnut processors, on the other hand, are hard at work processing and marketing the product. They are committed to the challenge of handling a record-sized crop, but unfortunately have to figure out what to do with the massive amount of shells/biomass that accompanies it. Processors can pay to have it composted… or, could this bi-product be utilized more profitably? Watch Matthew Malcolm’s brief interview with hazelnut grower and nurseryman Loren Birkemeier to find out.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.