Category Archives: Hazelnut Growers of Oregon

With the warm spring, we are having, the battle for control of suckers can seem daunting. With so many sucker control options we wanted to share our impression of different control methods and combinations. Methods are listed in order of tree age. Hand Pruning is the safest method of control as no herbicide is used. […]

NOW SQF LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED! SQF is a Global Food Safety Initiative compliant Food Safety Management Certification, created and managed by SQF Institute, used to control food safety risks. Our Cornelius plant was SQF 2 certified and at par with most of the industry. Level 2 SQF Certification (also known as “Certified HACCP-Based Food Safety […]

After looking through several long-term weather forecasts, the consensus seems to be clear. A hot dry summer is coming. Having just gone through a dry season last year, we know that water availability is critical for kernel fill and lowering plant stress, thereby having direct effects on nut yields. Soil moisture monitoring systems are becoming […]

Fertility is one of the cornerstones of Agronomy, and for hazelnuts, it is one of the biggest contributors to yield and quality.  In testing nuts for proper fill, fertility was the second largest contributing factor after water availability, in two small trials we performed in 2017 and 2018.  While dry spring fertilizer is the most […]

The upcoming launch of Oregon Orchard’s retail offering is in line with “better for you” snacking consumer trends.  The snacking occasion has expanded … throughout the day, and sometimes replacing meals.  Consumers are seeking less processed, nutrient dense foods that provide specific nutrients from the inherent goodness of the food.   Hazelnuts provide what consumers […]

The Pacific flatheaded borer is a pest that has been around for many decades in the fruit tree and nursery industries. With so many young plantings going in over the last ten years, the pest has begun attacking young hazelnut trees.  It is usually only a problem in years 1-3 and damage is sporadic.   […]

In pursuit of the Gold Standard of hazelnut quality, the production team carried out an extensive test of different roaster settings to determine which would provide the best flavor and texture.  More than 50 combinations were evaluated for factors such as roasting level, crunch, and overall flavor. From this taste test we have already adjusted our roaster to […]

With the wet spring weather and new shoot growth, the time for Eastern Filbert Blight control is upon us. Many growers have applied their initial sprays already and are preparing for additional sprays. The first application is typically a contact material such as Bravo or Ziram.  Growers then transition to systemic sprays like Cabrio or […]

We are pleased to announce that Greg Thorsgard has joined our team as the new Chief Operating Officer/General Manager for Hazelnut Growers of Oregon. In this position he assumes responsibility for management of all aspects of the business and realizing our mission of becoming the largest processor of value added-hazelnuts in North America.  Greg is […]