Good Fruit Grower

courtesy of catherine lindell Our selection photo by rachael eaton really stands out The team gathers to compile data. From left are Shayna Wieferich, Rachael Eaton, Ben Hawes, and Catherine Lindell. ���We were pleased to see that our results and grower opinion matched pretty well,��� she said. Growers surveyed Growers also report that of all the methods they use to deter birds���including sound and visual scare devices, predator nest boxes, trapping, and chemical repellents��� the surest methods were netting the fruit and shooting to kill. The project includes numerous orchardists in Washington, Oregon, Michigan, and New York, and several organizations. Fruit farms include Seven Hills Vineyard, Broetje Orchards, Enfield Farms, Sakuma Brothers, Curt Maberry Farm, C & S Orchards, Sugar Shack, New Royal Orchards, Cherry Bay Orchards, King Orchards, Blueberry Ridge, Brookside Farms, Valley View Farms, Standing Stone, Blue Ribbon Packing Company, and Harvest Ridge Vineyards. Organizations include the Cherry Marketing Institute, the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, the Washington Blueberry Commission, the Michigan Apple Committee, Northwest Cherry Growers, and Washington Growers Clearing House Association. Future project-related work will involve testing of various bird management strategies. Demonstrations are planned for this year. For more information, go to http://birddamagetofruit crops.info. ��� in a crowd ProTree Nurseries has a great selection of the varieties you want. We plant a wide range of trees each year, on only the best rootstocks and graft a long list of different variety/stock combinations. High-quality apple and cherry trees are available, and our trees are grown with the greatest of care. Banning Red Fuji (USPP 16,624 P2) Beni Shogun LindaMac�� (USPP 7997) Midnight Red Spur��� (USPP 12,900) Blondee��� (serial 74/458,730) (USPP 19,007 McLaughlin cv) Paci���c Gala�� (USPP 9681) Brook���eld�� Gala Rising Sun Fuji�� (USPP 10,016) Buckeye�� Gala (USPP 10,840) �� (USPP 10,115) �� �� (USPP 21,300) (USPP applied for) Schlect Spur Delicious��� �� Dandee Red ��� (USPP 16,620) Fuji (USPP 11,193) Golden Delicious Granny Smith Torres Fuji��� (USPP 7526) Ultima��� Gala (USPP applied for) Honeycrisp��� (USPP 13,753 P2) (USPP 7197) Zestar!��� (USPP 11,367) Consistent, Season-Long Codling Moth Control NoMate�� CM Spiral is superior by design and performance for codling moth mating disruption in apple and pear orchards. No competing product goes on more easily, works harder, or gets better results. Slip-on NoMate�� CM spirals consistently release volatilizing solid-matrix pheromone through flexible PVC dispensers. Female moth scent plumes are overwhelmed, thwarting male moth mating efforts. ��� These apple varieties are (USPP 11,992) available on B-10, B-118, JonaStar JonaGold��� EMLA-7, EMLA-26, EMLA-106, EMLA-111, G-11, (USPP 20,590) G-16, G-30, M-9 337T, NIC��-29, or Supporter 4. ��� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� �� ��� Pest-Effective: ��� Season-long mating disruption ��� More starting active ingredient ��� 20% more pheromone released during the growing season Cost-Effective: ��� Season-long control with one application ��� Hand-application costs cut in half; no labor-intensive twist-ons ��� Minimal regulation ��� No harm to beneficial insects ��� No girdling losses For more information, call 1-800-735-5323 or visit www.scentry.com. www.goodfruit.com 610 Central Avenue Billings, MT 59102 (406) 248-5856 1-800-735-5323 www.scentry.com Available on Colt, Gisela��, Krymsk��, Mahaleb, or Mazzard.* ��� �� �� NoMate�� CM Spiral is designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States by Scentry Biologicals, Inc., maker of the first pheromone-based product approved by the U.S. EPA. *Not all varieties are available on all rootstocks. Call for speci���c grafting information. If you are looking for a variety you can���t ���nd anywhere else, call ProTree Nurseries today. 741 Sunset Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 800.634.1671 (Alison Clegg or Richard Chavez) 877.457.6901 (Henry Sanguinetti) Fax 925.634.6040 www.protreenursery.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER MARCH 1, 2013 19

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• FEATURE: For the birds: Project seeks to document bird damage to fruit and develop solutions.
• FEATURE: Five things to consider when buying a new orchard sprayer
• COVER STORY: Stinkbug is Strong Flier- New research shows that the brown marmorated stinkbug can move long distances independently.
• FEATURE: Bug pheromone studied- Brown marmorated stinkbug males emit pheromone to attract females.
• FEATURE: Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stinkbug
• FEATURE: One last Guthion spray- Growers should target cherry fruit fly and apple maggot.
• FEATURE: Part III: Enhancing biocontrol - Use of natural enemy models is a new tool for IPM.
• Extension leader Des Layne has ambitious goals
• U.S. pears head to China: Fruit must meet several requirements concerning pests and diseases.
• Food Safety Committee guides research
• Certification not unique to produce
• Speak out: FDA needs to hear how proposed food safety rule will impact growers.
• Bacterial canker: Freezes last spring set stage for epidemic of the disease in cherries.
• Shorten laterals to cut thinning costs: Shortening laterals of peach and nectarine trees in winter cuts fruit thinning costs and renews fruiting wood.
• Enveloping vines in warmth: Wrapping vines in plastic during spring yielded more growing degree-days and an advanced harvest.
• Good Job
• Good to GO
• Good Deals
• Advertiser Index
• Classifieds
• Last Bite: Do you know your pests?
• Good to know: New traps and lures for tree fruit pests
• Good Point: Forecasting future Asian import demand
• In My View: Optimistic about pears