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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES Cherries 12 Cherries must be reliably firm Firmness increases during the first weeks of storage. 16 Cherries in high tunnels 18 Molly's project 20 Not just a rain cover 26 Preventing splitting Protective materials might be worth applying in high-yielding blocks. 24 Cherry coating shows potential 22 34 Early Robin extends blush season 28 Test to predict cracking susceptibility 30 Bacterial canker requires an integrated approach 32 What makes a cherry big? 15 New California cherry group begins work 22 Later and later cherries A shift is occurring in marketing as late-variety acreage comes on. 8 Neonicotinoids and bees Are these insecticides the root cause of problems with bees? 26 34 38 Breeding peaches in Michigan 40 Finding the ideal peach orchard 44 Spotlight on apple skin problems 11 Future of IR-4 in question GOOD GRAPE GROWER 45 State funding moves wine science center forward 46 Sustainable program for Washington wineries launched Winerywise was developed to help wineries improve their practices. www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER MAY 15, 2012 3