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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER JANUARY 1, 2016 3 www.goodfruit.com Centerpiece: Silver Apple Award 20 Orchard innovator Other growers fi nd inspiration from Del Feigal's experiments in growing. 23 Tree fruit leaders honored A roundup of the awards presented at the Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Annual Meeting in December. 2016 Outlook 16 Big supply, low prices Juice grape prices predicted to stay fl at this year, but early signs look good for 2017. 18 Wine is growing strong in Washington Acreage, production and prices continue to increase in Northwest, but California is hurting from drought. 30 Apple crop looks promising Prices are up as Washington harvests its third-largest crop. Also in this issue 24 Get the most out of Apogee Horticulturist shares tips on using plant growth regulators to make an orchard more productive. 26 Gathering data for food safety With new regulations coming, research will likely infl uence what will be required from tree fruit growers and packers. 28 Focus on packing Scientists work to reduce food safety risks in Washington apple packing houses. Good Grape Grower 12 Idaho has high hopes for table grapes Growers, researchers see good revenue potential with new varieties and canopy management strategies. 14 Niche markets Table grapes are a small part of Washington's crop, but new cold hardy varieties may prove popular. The essential resource for growers Del Feigal in his orchard near Vantage, Washington. PHOTOS BY TJ MULLINAX/GOOD FRUIT GROWER Interlaken is a table grape variety developed by Cornell University.