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• FEATURE: For the birds: Project seeks to document bird damage to fruit and develop solutions.
• FEATURE: Five things to consider when buying a new orchard sprayer
• COVER STORY: Stinkbug is Strong Flier- New research shows that the brown marmorated stinkbug can move long distances independently.
• FEATURE: Bug pheromone studied- Brown marmorated stinkbug males emit pheromone to attract females.
• FEATURE: Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stinkbug
• FEATURE: One last Guthion spray- Growers should target cherry fruit fly and apple maggot.
• FEATURE: Part III: Enhancing biocontrol - Use of natural enemy models is a new tool for IPM.
• Extension leader Des Layne has ambitious goals
• U.S. pears head to China: Fruit must meet several requirements concerning pests and diseases.
• Food Safety Committee guides research
• Certification not unique to produce
• Speak out: FDA needs to hear how proposed food safety rule will impact growers.
• Bacterial canker: Freezes last spring set stage for epidemic of the disease in cherries.
• Shorten laterals to cut thinning costs: Shortening laterals of peach and nectarine trees in winter cuts fruit thinning costs and renews fruiting wood.
• Enveloping vines in warmth: Wrapping vines in plastic during spring yielded more growing degree-days and an advanced harvest.
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• Last Bite: Do you know your pests?
• Good to know: New traps and lures for tree fruit pests
• Good Point: Forecasting future Asian import demand
• In My View: Optimistic about pears