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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER OCTOBER 2015 3 Centerpiece: IFTA Washington Tour 22 A passion for quality Despite the challenges of growing Honeycrisp, grower Bruce Allen is still a big fan of the variety. 24 Honeycrisp thinning takes all season The variety's tendencies to produce large fruit and bear biennially complicate crop load management. 26 Before you crop, you'll need to grow, grow, grow Honeycrisp trees will stop growing as soon as they fruit. Apples / Marketing 16 Rising hopes for 2015 harvest Washington State's Gala crop is close to overtaking Red Delicious, which has been top variety since the 1940s. 18 Ups and downs of global production Canada has the shortest apple crop in 20 years, while Mexico expects to almost tie the record. 20 Essential tips for Honeycrisp storage Following these storage protocols can maintain quality of Honeycrisp for nine months and longer. 28 Washington growers build relationship with Kyrgyzs Sister regions work together in hopes of reviving the tree fruit industry in Kyrgyzstan. 32 On the hunt for mutants MSU researcher believes mutations—or sports—can help identify genes governing apple quality traits. Good Grape Grower 8 Managing tannins Tannins, an essential component of fine wines, require a team effort by grower and winemaker. 10 The art of talking tannins They're an integral part of the wine language, but how you talk about tannins can often vary. www.goodfruit.com 24 28 Raisa Tologonova, an influential orchardist, breeder, and nursery owner in the Kyrgyz state of Issyk-Kul. Randy Smith (left) with Muktar Djumaliev, former Kyrgyz ambassador to the United States. 8 28