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On the Web On the cover
Workers harvest
apples at a Stemilt
Growers orchard
near Quincy,
Washington, using
Automated Ag
Systems platforms.
PHOTO BY
TJ MULLINAX,
GOOD
FRUIT GROWER
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32 Irrigating peaches
Research suggests California growers could
apply half the water and maintain yields.
36 Out of season
Michigan State educator explains why your
apple trees might have bloomed in the fall.
38 Not for the birds
New research can help keep pesky birds
away from precious cherry crops.
Good to Know
31 Changing climates
Studies continue to look into effects of
climate change for agriculture.
Departments
5 Quick Bites
40 Good Stuff
40 Good To Go
41 Good Deals
44 Advertiser Index
45 Classifi eds
Last Bite
46 Young Grower
Fifth-generation grower Sierra Williams
talks about the farming life in Colorado.