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Centerpiece
28 Tales of Owen Roe
Irish-born winemaker helps share the story
of Yakima Valley wines.
Viticulture
10 The future of research
Washington Wine Commission developing plan
for a comprehensive, first-ever research program.
20 Premium potential
Wine promoters say growers will find bigger
rewards in high-quality markets.
22 Women in vineyards
In an industry where few women are vineyard
managers, Julia Kock is making a difference.
26 Learning in the field
Educating workers is a high priority at Klipsun Vineyards.
Horticulture
14 Good times for hard cider
Explosive growth has growers scrambling to meet demand.
18 Branching off
The branchless multileader system offers improved
efficiency for orchards.
34 The 'super orchard'
Scientists believe they're on track to produce yields
of more than 150 bins of apples per acre .
44 Uniformity is key
Get one tree right, then multiply your efforts,
explains New York grower Rod Farrow.
2015 Special Series
Apples of Italy
36 Scaling up the fruiting wall
Italian grower Alberto Dorigoni is expanding the
fruiting wall concept with trees grown like vines.
38 Interpoma images
A look at the international apple machinery show in Italy.
40 Post impressions
In northern Italy, growers opt for concrete posts over wood.
42 Growing quality
Italian nursery's grading scale allows it to charge
more for high quality trees.
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