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CO FEATURES CROP MANAGEMENT, POLLINATION 8 Bee Informed Partnership Coordinated BIP effort aims to cut in half annual bee colony losses. 10 Safe havens for pollinators CRP-SAFE program helps growers plant safe, nourishing habitat. 12 Three keys to successful pollination It's a numbers game. 14 Mechanical thinning of cherries 19 Does crop load affect flavor? With most apple varieties, consumers could not taste a difference. 20 Rise and fall of the apple empire The Washington Apple Commission's focus has changed over the years. 23 Washington apple logo is symbol of quality 24 It's still a family industry 25 Export focus is not new Exports have been a safety valve for the Washington apple industry. 26 EU regulations stifle fruit exports 28 Cherry research project progresses 30 Harvest scale shows potential 32 Tackle food safety one step at a time 35 Organic control for apple flea weevil 36 Easier access to pesticide residue limits 37 Global trend expert takes on food "Short-termism" has resulted in declining support for ag research. 42 Cripps Pink is in expansion mode 44 Flavor and quality still paramount 45 Tools growers should be using 4 MARCH 15, 2012 GOOD FRUIT GROWER www.goodfruit.com 16