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Industry honors
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Industry awards for 2012
Washington and Michigan hort awards, Grape Society awards, and
Distinguished Scientist of the Year.
GOOD FRUIT GROWER OF THE YEAR
Grower-packer finds his niche
Scott Smith recognized that producing mainstream varieties
in small volumes was not a profitable strategy.
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Working for the common good
Scott Smith has been a long-term leader of tree fruit industry groups.
Paternity test implicates Napoleon
Scientists used genetic markers to identify Bing���s parents.
First fruit
Midwest apple group releases its first apple, EverCrisp.
Hello EverCrisp, goodbye Fuji?
Mitch Lynd thinks EverCrisp will fill the niche better than
Fuji ever did.
Hydrocooled apples stay crisp and tasty
Quebec growers keep their eyes on quality throughout
the growing and harvesting process.
One-of-a-kind tower sprayer works for Quebec grower
Sleeve sprayer reduces pesticide use and drift, and saves fuel.
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Where is the juice grape market headed?
Few growers in Washington State are replanting Concord vineyards
despite strong demand and strong prices.
New player enters Concord juice deal
FruitSmart utilizes every ounce of fruit.
GOOD FRUIT GROWER JANUARY 1, 2013
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