OVS serves the hazelnut industry from its “2 stores in 1” approach, Ag Supplies & Chemicals and Tractors & Equipment. Growers may want to ensure they are receiving the OVS quarterly Hazelnut Newsletter and review the OVS Hazelnut Spray Program.

The hazelnut yield in Oregon in 2007 was 36,000 tons on 28,100 acres, a cash value of over $66 million dollars. Hazelnuts ranked 11^th in the top 40 commodities in Oregon in 2007 (http://oregon.gov/ODA/docs/pdf/pubs/ff.pdf)

The following are websites or contact information for industry experts:

Mark Gibbs, OVS Associate, serves on the Oregon Hazelnut Commission: mark@ovs.com

A hazelnut industry website with comprehensive links: oregonhazelnuts.org

Source for information on Eastern Filbert Blight: oregonstate.edu/dept/botany/epp/EFB/index.htm

Oregon State University lists the following staff as good sources of information on hazelnuts:

Jay W. Pscheidt

Extension Plant Pathology Specialist
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Oregon State University
Cordley Hall 1089
Corvallis, OR 97331-2903
voice 541-737-3472
fax 541-737-2412
pscheidj@science.oregonstate.edu
 

Other OSU Extension faculty with hazelnut responsibilities include:

Ross Penhellegon, 541-682-4243, ross.penhallegon@oregonstate.edu, for Lane, Benton and Linn Counties

Jeff Olson, 503-434-8915, jeff.olsen@oregonstate.edu, Yamhill, Polk and Marion Counties

Anita Azarenko, 541-737-5457, azarenka@bcc.orst.edu, Horticulture specialist                                                                         Top of Page
 

Research faculty with interest in Hazelnuts and Eastern Filbert Blight:

Shawn Mehlenbacher, 541-737-5467, mehlenbs@bcc.orst.edu, Breeding

Ken Johnson, 541-737-5249, johnsonk@bcc.orst.edu, Plant Pathology

Jeff Stone, 541-737-5260, stonej@bcc.orst.edu, Plant Pathology

John Pinkerton, 541-750-8784, pinkertj@bcc.orst.edu, Plant Pathology

Ag Supplies & Chemicals

OVS Ag Supplies & Chemicals products are of particular interest to Hazelnut growers. To meet your unique and/or specific needs, we can now manufacture fertilizer products which includes integrating organic acids to enhance nutrient utilization. To view some of the products that are available, click a category title below to visit the appropriate OVS Website location (also accessible from the OVS Home page).

Ag Chemicals
Agronomic Services
Books
Nutrition Products and the liquid fertilizer blending facility
Pruning Supplies for hand held, pneumatic or battery operated systems                                                                                  Top of Page

Tractors & Equipment

Hazelnut growers may want to check out the following equipment and implements that are used in the industry for efficient farming. Call OVS and ask for an associate in Equipment Sales.

• Weiss McNair  - Model 836 Harvesters

• Weiss McNair  - Model JD40 Sweepers

• Gillison Towers with attachments

Tractors (Also see "Proven Equipment Solutions" for other Equipment & Implement options)

OVS has a full-service Service & Repair shop and Parts Department in both the Aurora and McMinnville locations.  Mobile service can also bring a trained technician out to the farm site.  The highly trained technicians can work on most makes and models of equipment. OVS carries a large inventory of parts, so we’ll likely have in stock what you need, when you need it! 

Hazelnut Outlook Newsletters:  Published quarterly, each newsletter features products and services that are relevant to local hazelnut growers. Click the icon to review current and past issues or to sign up for a FREE subscription.

Thank you for visiting the OVS website; we hope you will find useful information.