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Oregon Dominates U.S. Hazelnut Production, Securing Future

3/27/2025

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Oregon is the heart of the U.S. hazelnut industry, producing a staggering 99% of the nation's supply, worth over $120 million each year. Around 1,000 dedicated farm families nurture these nuts across 97,000 acres. With Oregon State University's vital research on disease management and sustainability, the future of hazelnut farming looks bright and promising.

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Story summary

Oregon is the heart of the U.S. hazelnut industry, producing a staggering 99% of the nation's supply, worth over $120 million each year. Around 1,000 dedicated farm families nurture these nuts across 97,000 acres. With Oregon State University's vital research on disease management and sustainability, the future of hazelnut farming looks bright and promising.