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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 12 15 16 18 Pest pressures challenge organics future Demand is steady, but control of new pests is critical. Why organic cherries are in decline Organic hurdles Eastern apple growers face barriers that keep organic acreage low. Organic checkoff debated It's estimated that a multicommodity organic marketing order could raise up to $40 million for research and promotions. 20 26 28 30 Food Alliance's future uncertain THE TOP FIVE Five things to consider before going organic Heavenly host Trapping stinkbugs in the tree of heaven. OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION 22 30 24 24 New series on optimizing production debuts Raising fruiting walls This is the next step for eastern apple growers as they prepare orchards for the future. 25 26 Fruiting wall principles Fruiting walls with windows Alberto Dorigoni studies mechanical pruning that also reaches inside the tree canopy. 6 8 10 Export market access is critical New regulations have curtailed expectations. Plantings set record pace Northwest nurseries are selling record numbers of apple trees. Pear growers surveyed on biological control Part VII: Enhancing Biocontrol series GOOD FRUIT GROWER MAY 1, 2013 3