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FEATURES SOILS & WEED CONTROL 14 Organic matter that lasts Biochar makes soil fluffier and less prone to compaction. 16 Four reasons to manage orchard floors 18 Herbicide resistance raises concerns 20 New tests measure soil health 22 Pay attention to the soil A greater focus on the soil can help improve orchard performance. 25 New biofumigant registered Organic approval is pending for Dominus. 26 Managing orchard weeds 33 Managing Honeycrisp nutrition It's all about balance. 9 Growers face land constraints Apple acreage in British Columbia has declined 60 percent. 11 Strong cherry crop possible 12 Not enough canned pears 28 Uncertain future Ron Meyer is ready to retire, but what about the orchards? 36 Calculate target yield Tree density has greater effect on early yields than tree training system. 38 Summer pruning protocol Be careful in adopting summer hedging to build fruiting walls. 40 Prevention is best strategy Mites can soon develop resistance to overused miticides. 42 Michigan growers approve Tree Fruit Commission 4 APRIL 15, 2014 GOOD FRUIT GROWER www.goodfruit.com 16 CO