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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER MAY 15, 2014 3 28 16 8 FEATURES Cherries 14 The future of cherry packing West Coast cherry packers are adopting new sorting technology. 16 High-tech cherry packing facility debuts New plant doubles the cherry volume for Washington Fruit. 18 Cherry packing in California New technology allows packers to manage new varieties effectively. 20 New cherry bags boost sales 22 Overcoming cherry fatigue Marketers strategize about how to keep consumers buying all season. 24 Season-long mildew control? 26 Pest control costs are rising for tart cherry growers 28 A better fly trap Researchers identified volatiles that attract spotted wing drosophila. 30 Drosophila is here to stay 31 Michigan growers wary of SWD 32 SWD bugs California growers 34 New pest has racing stripes The African fig fly, a relative of SWD, is bigger and more competitive. 36 Prairie cherries Tart cherries from Saskatchewan are still on track to play larger role. 40 Sweet cherry health connection Health research is a priority for the Northwest Cherry Growers. 8 Thinning apples with more confidence Apple thinning gets more predictable as scientists gain understanding. 13 Pear growers have a strategy New pear pest management plan underlines the need for efficiency. www.goodfruit.com