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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES Apples 10 Affecting lives through education Many scholarship recipients will be the first in their families to go to college. 14 Big demand for cider Cider apples can be grown in both cool and warmer climates. 16 Growing a cider culture Washington State University has a leading cider research program. 18 Raspberry harvester studied for cider apples Cider apples are small, which makes them expensive to hand harvest. 19 U.S. cider takes U.K. honors 21 From bin to bottle: how hard cider is made 22 Cider is cool 24 The ciders of Quebec In that part of Canada, apple cider is always what Americans call "hard." 19 28 Global apple outlook Production is down in many countries, but China expects record crop. 31 Apple pricing will be challenging this year 32 Insect-resistant apple varieties Resistant apple varieties could reduce the need for insecticides. 33 Stinkbug biocontrol 24 18 8 22 6 Fireblight expert retires Larry Pusey discovered a biological control for fireblight. 8 Looking for a bipartisan solution Former Washington State candidate for governor argues that it's time to support the politicians who support agriculture. 12 Growing great learners A preschool at Royal City, Washington, helps cultivate good students. www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER OCTOBER 2012 3