In late February, the Willamette team traveled across the world in search for new hazelnut knowledge in Italy. They traveled to Piedmont, Viterbo, spent some time in Rome, and were able to meet with Italian industry members to look at their operations, equipment, and products. It was a great opportunity to observe the Italian philosophy about hazelnuts, and the team learned that there are very different ways to grow the same crop. In Oregon, you have your sweeper, harvester,

Managing your orchards in the spring prepares your trees for the summer months. It gives your orchards the nutrition it will need to develop healthy shells and kernels until harvest. Check with your fieldman or WHG manager to make sure you have your applications in order. Spring Checklist Compost (mulch) Eastern Filbert Blight spray Leafrolier Weed control Cutworms Aphid Sucker Flail Cultivate Fertilization Moss & Lichen Winter moth Sunscald protection (May) Boron applicatio