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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER FEBRUARY 15, 2017 25 Overall, the trip served as a reminder that growers in the Pacific Northwest are lucky, for a number of reasons. Our climate, I believe, is more favorable than South Africa, and while their labor costs are much cheaper — growers there pay per day what growers in the U.S. might pay for a couple of hours — they also suffer from poorer soils, concerns about currency stability, and uncertainty in governance. U.S. growers will have their own opportunity to shine when Interpera holds its annual conference in the United States for the first time in 2017. The 10th annual Interpera Congress, which will include orchard and packing house tours and local and international speakers, will be held June 15-16 in Wenatchee, Washington. Topics to be covered include new pear varieties avail- able from around the world, the future of high-density plantings, an update on rootstocks, best practices for integrated pest management, orchard mechanization, best practices for the use of MCP and its effect on con- sumer satisfaction, and emerging and fading markets, among others. The mission of the Interpera conference is for pro- ducers in different growing areas to share information. It's an excellent opportunity to get a flavor of what's happening in other places in the world of pears, and I encourage growers, packers, marketers and researchers to attend. • Bob Gix is a horticulturist for Blue Star Growers in Cashmere, Washington, and is co-chair of the Fresh and Processed Pear Committees' research subcommittee. Stay tuned to future issues of Good Fruit Grower for more on the conference or visit interpera.weebly.com. Trees in this newly planted orchard showed incredible performance, at 6 to 8 feet tall, with side branches. Spring- dug trees are quickly planted in hand-dug holes, with trellis and irrigation systems already in place. Growers employ frequent, yet light, irrigation and aggressive fertigation along with growth regulators to promote and maintain growth. It wasn't all work in South Africa: a view in Cape Town in November during the ninth annual Interpera Congress. © 2016, Trécé Inc., Adair, OK USA • TRECE, PHEROCON and CIDETRAK are registered trademarks of Trece, Inc., Adair, OK USA TRE-0869 PLEASE: ALWAYS READ THE LABEL DECREASES DAMAGE! 40% Average Reduction Compared to Insecticide Alone. * INSEC T PHEROMONE & KAIROMONE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED ® Your Edge – And Ours – Is Knowledge. CIDETRAK ® DA MEC ™ contains a novel, patented kairomone in a micro-encapsulated liquid formulation that inuences the behavior of adult and larval Codling Moth, resulting in signicant enhancement of the control of Codling Moth larvae when tank mixed with various insecticides. Additionally, Codling Moth adult control is signicantly enhanced when mixed indirectly with airborne Codling Moth pheromone applied as a mating disruption treatment. • What it does: Disrupts oviposition. Changes larval behavior: Stops/delays locating fruit; stops/delays fruit entry and reduces damage. • How to use it: Simply tank mix with each insecticide application. • Longevity: More than 14 days following application. Contact your local supplier and order now. Visit our website: www.trece.com or call 1- 866 -785-1313. ENHANCED CODLING MOTH LARVAL CONTROL MICRO-ENCAPSULATED SPRAYABLE! *Based on USDA analysis global data base. Available in 10, 20 and 40 acre container sizes!