Good Fruit Grower

The Orsi labour platform is a very well-built machine that will save you money. Features include; Kubota diesel, auto steer with ultra sonic sensors, auto level for use in uneven terrain, auto diff. lock, hydraulic balconies, compressor, 4WD/4WS and much more. No need to bin-out orchard for harvest - machine carries 5 empties. Easy to use and requires little management. Imported from Italy by; Online, at your service. The essential resource for the tree fruit and grape growing industries. goodfruit.com sign up for eFlash Beamsville, Ontario 905.563.8261 www.provideag.ca newsletter Scan the code with your smartphone or tablet or go to: goodfruit.com/eflash-signup For sales on East Coast contact us directly. For sales on West Coast contact; 1.800.827.0972 www.bluelinemfg.com www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER FEBRUARY 1, 2014 47

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• FEATURE: Don't kill the golden goose: New red Honeycrisp strains might disguise improper maturity.
• FEATURE: Adjust Honeycrisp cropload early: Overcropping means proorly colored, poor-storing and poo-tasting fruit.
• FEATURE: Multileader trees: Lower costs and better vigor control work for high-density plantings.
• FEATURE: Blurberry trees?
• FEATURE: Billionaire quiet on vineyard plans: Aquilini's British Columbia company shocked the wine world.
• FEATURE: Most northern vineyard in Washington State
• FEATURE: Most southern vineyard in Washington State
• FEATURE: Living a dream: Victor Palencia is one of the youngest winery owners in Washington's wine history.
• FEATURE: Scientists trace red-flesh genes: Could red-fleshed varieties be developed for the nutraceutical industry?
• FEATURE: More trails for new cherry rootstocks: New MSU cherry rootstocks are dwarfing and precocious.
• Fast track ends for Jerry Haak
• Packing capacity grows in Michigan
• Tart cherry market order renewal: Growers will vote in March
• ReTain can improve fruit set
• Do cherries need water before harvest?
• Thinning doesn't always boost cherry size
• Widow goes it alone, yet not alone: Pear industry members step in to help Nancy Vaughn produce a quality crop
• Good Point: The best wines are yet to come- Ted Baseler
• Good to Know: Taking the guesswork out of yield estimating - Julie Tarara
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• Last Bite: Younger Grower- Tyler Harlington