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Centerpiece: Crop Management 28 Thinning without the stress Precision Cropload Management procedures can turn tree carbohydrate stress to your advantage. 30 NEWA success Cornell University's carbohydrate model for thinning apples is catching on across the East. Pollination 32 Precision in the orchard Mechanical pollination could end use of chemicals or hand labor for thinning. 36 Breeding resilient bees Washington State University researchers hope to make honeybees stronger by introducing genetic diversity. 40 Tiny flying doctors Researchers find their first success using bees to distribute disease control to fruit flowers. 42 No more guesswork Model enables growers to be in planning mode rather than crisis mode at chemical thinning time. Good Grape Grower 24 Few bees in vineyards Early research finds efforts aimed at grape pests aren't harming bees in Washington State. 26 Viticulture regulations New American Viticulture Area in Oregon has created problems for Washington wineries. Good to Know 44 Soil organic matter really does matter Good soil can help your orchard thrive. Also in this issue 8 Piece rate goes to court Washington State growers may be on the hook for millions of dollars in back-pay claims. 12 A Legacy begins Valley Fruit and Larson Fruit join forces to form new company and new apple packing line. 20 Targeting the lanternfly Efforts to eliminate the invasive insect begin this spring. 23 Growers urged to join program Two Washington counties are pioneering a voluntary stewardship program. www.goodfruit.com 28 12 20 36 www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER MARCH 15, 2015 3 Kim Kropf measures fruitlets.