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CO FEATURES NEW VARIETIES 16 A redder Honeycrisp 18 New, New York apples go in the ground this spring Growers hope for an apple like Honeycrisp, but without the problems. 22 Breeding focus turns to blush A cherry's yellow skin comes from recessive genes. 24 DS 22 planned for this fall's market New apple from private breeder will be managed as a club variety. 23 B.C. releases blush cherries 26 Dream cherry has a dim future Promising WSU blush cherry tree goes into decline after a few years. 28 World awaits B.C. cherries Cherry varieties developed at Summerland, B.C., are carefully managed. 8 Pillars of agriculture Key laws for American-style agriculture have 150-year birthdays. 12 Land-grant pioneer Michigan State University struggles to keep to the vision. 13 Cornell still serves the public purpose 14 Land-grant mission still relevant Grower investment in Washington State University a sign of vitality. 36 More predictability with MCP on pears needed 38 MCP results influenced by temperature 39 Saving resources with EQIP GOOD GRAPE GROWER 32 Moscato madness Washington wine industry should wait for the sweet wine phase to pass. 34 Muscat plantings on the rise 18 4 JUNE 2012 GOOD FRUIT GROWER www.goodfruit.com