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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES Horticulture/Viticulture 16 Wine industry in a growth spurt The Washington Wine Commission's growth projections for the industry suggest growth could come earlier than expected. 18 20 22 Signs of growth Gallo could start a California trend E. & J. Gallo will bring needed national recognition and distribution to Washington State wines. New winery adds capacity Zirkle Wine Company's custom crush facility has room to grow. 24 Zirkle Fruit moves into wine 26 Bulk wine prices stay strong 28 30 16 8 Rethinking trellis materials Second installment of The Top Five Considerations, a new series in Good Fruit Grower. Growers try hooped trellises Tubular steel may have a fit in orchard trellis systems. A Journey of Hope Growers and packers have joined to envision and finance a program for at-risk children. 32 8 28 34 39 43 www.goodfruit.com Part 1: Enhancing biocontrol First in an 8-part series from WSU: Natural enemies provide a free service that can greatly contribute to pest control. Wind machines Growers need stable production and can't afford freeze-outs that disrupt markets as well as their pocketbooks. Frost protection strategies There's nothing like a disaster to focus attention on ways to prevent freezes. Mist cooling for freeze protection Bud development can be delayed by using water mist. GOOD FRUIT GROWER FEBRUARY 1, 2013 3