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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES HARVEST/POSTHARVEST 11 First forecast of U.S. apple crop 12 Problems with pear ripening MCP-treated pears store longer but ripen differently. 13 MCP substitute studied 16 What do consumers think of MCP? Consumers will taste treated and untreated pears. 17 European rule takes the shine off apples A residue tolerance has been requested for apples accidentally contaminated by wax on the packing line. 18 Portable residue detector invented New device could be used at retail to detect chemicals or pathogens. 8 Buy local gets a boost New government rules allow buyers to state local preference in bids. 44 10 Special assessment would fund research at university 24 Peach breeder Dick Okie retiring 41 Building a better fly trap USDA researcher is working on lures for spotted wing drosophila. 42 Twin leaders fill canopy quickly The twin-leader system results in a tall, thin, uniform canopy. 44 Remember the “tall” in tall spindle? You can’t grow fruit and tree at the same time. 42 18 46 Horticulturist favors tall spindle 56 Multipurpose orchard cover introduced in U.S. GOOD GRAPE GROWER 20 Quality wine by the glass James Martin is fighting the jug wine image of single-serve containers. 48 Small nursery has depth of selection 49 What’s hot in grape varieties www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER AUGUST 2011 3