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New Oregon State University Hazelnut Breeder ‘A Really Good Fit’
In fall 1986, one month after Shawn Mehlenbacher started as the hazelnut breeder at Oregon State University (OSU),…
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Hazelnuts
Three Strains of EFB Now Identified in PNW Hazelnuts
Researchers have now determined there are at least three strains of the Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) fungus now…
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Hazelnuts
The Untapped Benefits of the Hazelnut Stewardship Program
In 2012, with drought ravaging water resources in California, the almond industry was widely targeted for supposed overconsumption…
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Cover Crop
Breaking Soil Compaction One Root at a Time
Soil compaction has been a near-constant issue for growers throughout human history. Compaction reduces crop yields, decreases the…
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Hazelnuts
Planning for the Double-Density Orchard
Is planting double-density hazelnut trees, the technique of overplanting a young orchard, a money-making tactic for your orchard?…
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Hazelnut Panel Delves into Innovations
Oregon hazelnut producer Shaun George is walking the walk, and he’s shining a light on innovative production practices…
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Cover Crop
Under the Soil Surface: Cover Crops, Microbes, and Soil Health
Agricultural practices that enhance and protect soil health have gained considerable attention. Among these, cover cropping stands out…
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Demystifying Biologicals: A Short Guide to Selection and Evaluation
The increasing demand for alternatives to synthetic and traditional chemistries has led to a surge in the use…
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Hazelnut Growers Gather in Oregon for Summer Tour
“People think I’m crazy,” said Matt Miller, whose family has farmed Miller Hazelnut Farms for five generations. The…
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Cover Crop
Nitrogen Fixation and Free Cover Crop Seed
Finding a balance between fertilizer costs and achieving economically acceptable yields is a grower’s yearly endeavor. Orchards require…
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