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Centerpiece
24 Douglas Fruit finds its niche
Family business specializes in organic stone fruits.
Postharvest
10 Honeycrisp strategies
Top scientists share latest research on
harvest and storage practices.
12 Measuring for maturity
Tracking titratable acidity, chlorophyll, and dry matter
concentration can help predict Honeycrisp qualities.
14 200-million box crops
The future looks bigger than ever for apples,
and growers need to start preparing now.
28 Food safety on the line
Packing lines need to be designed with attention to
food safety, says grower and packer Warren Morgan.
2015 Special Series
Apples of Italy
20 Presize and presort
State-of-the-art facility is changing
the way apples are packed.
Good Grape Grower
16 Winter and roots
Irrigation after harvest is crucial in preventing
cold winter damage to grapevine roots.
18 Predicting cold hardiness
Washington State University develops model
to help juice and wine grape growers.
Also in this issue
9 B.C. finds replant help
$8.4 million will benefit apple, sweet cherry,
and soft fruit growers in British Columbia.
30 Loans for new farmers
Programs help young growers get their start.
32 Financing farming dreams
Loan programs are invaluable for beginning growers.
34 Growing the domestic market
Apple industry needs to look beyond exports, urges analyst.
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