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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER SEPTEMBER 2014 3 FEATURES PEARS 16 Eastern growers plant new pear Canadians are planting fire blight-resistant Harovin Sundown at high densities using biaxis trees. 18 Processors pay more for pears Pacific Northwest processors need to secure tonnage. 20 From Paris to pears Once a top Dior sales rep, Gordy Sato tops the pools with his pears. 23 Diamond and Gem Diamond Fruit sees great potential in new variety. 24 Pears shine bright in Golden State Acreage removal in California has stabilized, and grower returns have been good. 8 Washington lands record crop But Russian import ban could impact apple market. 9 Growers are optimistic Northwest farm families expect their revenue to increase. 28 Retirements reduce Cornell's tall spindle apple team Stephen Hoying and Alison DeMarree both joined program in 1982. 30 Chilled by ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is relentless. GOOD GRAPE GROWER 10 New spider mite in Washington State Willamette spider mite has been detected for the first time in Washington grapes. 13 Trunk diseases are a growing problem Dirty plant material blamed for vine decline in Canada and California. www.goodfruit.com 20 16 24