Research and Extension
The North Willamette Research and Extension Center is home to the Orchard Crops Research and Extension Program led by Dr. Nik Wiman, which has a mandate to provide applied research and Extension for the Oregon hazelnut industry. The Orchards Program is dedicated to advancing hazelnut production in the Willamette Valley!
Our diverse research covers plant nutrition, soils, entomology, disease management, irrigation, horticulture, and precision agriculture - all aimed at solving grower challenges and improving hazelnut production across the region. We also work with other orchard crops including peaches, almonds and cider apples. We offer a number of workshops in any given year covering topics such as pruning, pest management, and cover crops.
The program proudly partners with hazelnut growers, industry leaders, crop consultants, and local agencies to keep Oregon’s hazelnut industry strong and innovative.
Researcher/Extension Specialist: Nik Wiman
Past Workshops
Establishing Equitable Leases for Hazelnut Orchards
This workshop taught attendees about key factors for establishing an equitable lease for hazelnut orchards. The presentation will be posted here soon!
AgBiz Logic is a sweet of economic tools, which can help guide businesses in making economic decisions. The link for the AgBiz Logic page can be found here. To access the AgLease 101 page, which helps land owners and land operators learn about alternative lease arrangements, click here.
Pruning Workshop
This workshop provided an opportunity to learn about pruning several different varieties of young hazelnut trees. This event was held in cooperation with Willamette Hazelnut Growers.
If you were not able to attend the workshop, or would like to review some of the basic information that was presented, please take a look at our handout here.
Sprayer Calibration Workshop
The Sprayer Calibration Workshop was a great success, please click here to download the PowerPoint presentation from the class.
Click here to access TurboMist's free online software that can assist with calibrating your airblast sprayer.
Click here to obtain a free copy of Airblast 101- A comprehensive handbook that describes best practices for airblast spraying.
Please Click HERE to Donate to the Orchard Crops Extension Program
Our Projects
BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
Portal for information about BMSB and to report a sighting.
HAZELNUT APPLIED RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
Information on how to support the Orchards Program and their research efforts.
HAZELNUT FIELD NOTES
This information is valuable for both hazelnut growers and field consultants, helping support informed decisions and effective orchard management.