Growers, I am proud to share with you, that HGO continues to take steps to achieve their goal in becoming the largest processor and marketer of value-added hazelnut products in North America. Recently, the HGO team, led by our new General Manager Greg Thorsgard, has accomplished some exciting things. In May, HGO achieved an SQF […]
Category Archives: Hazelnut Growers of Oregon
Each year, Pacific Agricultural Survey provides data to the industry on the number of acres and age of hazelnut trees based on aerial imagery. This survey assists crop estimation efforts. It was determined that in 2018, planting continued at a rapid pace. The results show that 8,650 acres were planted in 2018 and 400 matured […]
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Jun
Jun
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. […]
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Jun
Jun
We all know that the best hazelnuts in the world are grown right here in Oregon, but it is indeed a global commodity. Events on the other side of the world can have big impacts – both positive and negative on our business here at home. We monitor the global markets and news for hazelnuts […]
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Jun
Jun
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 many years of receiving for HGO, Bob Lindsey of Gnome Hazelnut Factory is passing the reins to a new owner. Marty Miller and several other partners will be taking over the Keizer location. If you have delivered to our Keizer location in the past, Marty will reach out to you prior to harvest about […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
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. […]