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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER MAY 15, 2015 3 Centerpiece 28 Oregon Cherry Growers positioned to grow Cooperative is focused on expanding sales of value-added products. 30 A place for culls Oregon co-op provides home for offl ine cherries. 32 A fi ne brine Brine solution makes processing a year-round operation. Cherries 14 New cherry varieties wanted Growers are frustrated by the pace of Washington State University's sweet cherry breeding program. 18 More cherries in California The Golden State estimates 5.7 million boxes this season, up substantially from last year's 3.3 million boxes. 20 Montana makes its market Flathead Lake area growers seeing more demand for their late-season cherries. 24 Calcium improves export quality Research reveals cherries treated with calcium have better storage potential. 26 Match packaging to cultivars Choosing the right MAP liner can improve fruit quality during long-term storage and shipping. 34 Cherries harvested as berries Movement expanding on using over-the-row berry harvesters on tart cherry crops. 36 SWD: A pesky pest Spotted wing drosophila's wide host range makes it diffi cult to control. 38 Step-by-step cherry training New guide gives detailed, year-by-year instructions on training and pruning for seven growing systems. 42 Big effort to battle little virus WSU scientists work to help orchardists identify and control the growing problem of little cherry disease. 46 Exports benefi t B.C. growers British Columbia growers see attractive market in Asia. Good Grape Grower 12 Tips for selling to wineries Sagemoor Vineyards manager has 12 steps to help growers manage their vineyards for multiple wineries. www.goodfruit.com 28 18 12