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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES SUMMER FRUITS 13 California peach and nectarine producers go it alone The state’s plum industry feels impact of that vote. 16 Titan Farms As the name suggests, it’s big, home to 4,900 acres of peaches. 18 H-2A provides dedicated workers But recent rule changes made the program more expensive. 19 Everything about peaches Desmond Layne’s peachy new Web site gets its hits. 21 Clemson peach team serves big peach state 22 Peaches on ridges This planting method may stave off Armillaria root rot. 24 Fast, easy test reveals fungicide resistance 25 Virus-free peach trees 26 26 Florida growers diversify with peaches Florida’s climate enables its peach growers to meet early market windows but also presents horticultural challenges. 7 Opportunities for cherry exports More cherries are likely to be shipped in August than ever before. 8 Malaysian labeling will be required Asian countries are implementing more trading regulations. 16 24 9 Pear assessments drop The Pear Bureau will focus on exports rather than domestic promotions. 11 Is it an end for earmarks? Fruit industry has benefited from this maligned process. GOOD GRAPE GROWER 28 Eastern U.S. wine industry gets lift USDA awarded $3.8 million to research how to grow grapes in a challenging environment. www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER JULY 2011 3