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GOOD TO GO For a complete listing of upcoming events, check the Calendar at www.goodfruit.com. MARCH March 24–31 Apples in New Zealand, technical tour with WeCu, Inc. Contact Susan Pheasant, (509) 421-0358 or e-mail susan@wecuinc.com. March 26–29 International IPM Symposium, Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee. A cross-disciplinary, global event for professionals in integrated pest management. Agricultural research will be presented to highlight new and emerging tools in the pest management toolbox. For more information, go to www.ipm centers.org/ipmsymposium12. APRIL April 2–4 International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting and Handling Systems for Fruit and Nuts, Hyatt Place Orlando/University Hotel, Orlando, Florida, hosted by the University of Florida. For more information, check the Web site http://conference .ifas.ulf.edu/harvest/. JUNE June 18–21 2nd International Organic Fruit Research Symposium, Icicle Inn, Leavenworth, Washington. For information, check the Web site at www.tfrec.wsu.edu/pages/ organicfruit2012/ or contact David Granatstein at granats@wsu.edu. JULYJuly 26–27 IFTA Quebec Study Tour 2012. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information, visit the IFTA Web site www.ifruittree.org/?page=2012StudyTour. AUGUST August 8–11 ILAC 2012 to be held in London, Ontario, Canada. This international symposium brings together leadership graduates in agriculture from around the world. Visit http://ilac-ontario.com for details. Clearance SALE! TurboMist Sprayer, S24 P400 $14,900 Limited supply available NH T4040F, 2WD, 85 HP Rental Returns 110 to 190 hrs Boomer 50 4WD Rental Returns 330 to 440 hrs "Serving "Your Ag Area FarmersEquipment Since 1939" 800-827-5138 1308 East Mead YAKIMA,WA 509-457-8105 www.goodfruit.com burrowstractor.com QUALITY SERVICE QUALITY PARTS 927 Wenatchee Ave WENATCHEE,WA 509-888-0355 NH TN85FA, 4WD $22,500 (cash) GOOD FRUIT GROWER MARCH 15, 2012 47 Specialist" I saved big by getting in on Preseason Savings at Burrows Tractor Spring

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• Bee Informed Partnership: Coordinated BIP effort aims to cut in half annual bee colony losses
• Safe havens for pollinators: CRP-SAFE program helps growers plant safe, nourishing habitat.
• Three keys to successful pollination: Its a numbers game
• Mechanical thinning of cheeries
• Does crop load affect flavor: With most apple varieties, consumers could not taste a difference
• Rise and fall of the apple empire: The Washington Apple Commissions focus has changed over the years.
• Washington apple logo is a symbol of quality
• Its still a family industry
• Export focus is not new: Exports have been a safety valve for the Washington apple industry.
• EU regulations stifle fruit exports
• Cherry research project progresses
• Harvest scale shows potential
• Tackle food safety one step at a time
• Organic control for apple flea weevil
• Easier access to pesticide residue limits
• Global trend experts takes on food: Short-termism has resulted in declining support for ag research.
• Cripps Pink is in expansion mode
• Flavor and quality still paramount
• Tools growers should be using
• High density not for Concords: High-density Concord vines had a higher juice pH.
• The myths of high-alcohol wine
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• Good Stuff
• Good To Go
• Good Deals
• Advertiser Index
• Classified
• Last Bite: Winesap
• Good To Know: Gauging apple crop load