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American/Western Fruit Grower
September/October 2012
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The International Fruit Tree Association’s summer study tour shows off Canada’s world famous apple growing industry.
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Fruit Growers News
October 2012
1945 has 2012 to thank for one thing: 1945 is no longer the black sheep of the fruit crop years
2012 may have taken over that spot. And as far as Mark Fleckenstein is concerned, if it’s another 67 years before apple growers see the fruits of their labors destroyed in a freak burst of weather, that’s fine with him.
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Good Fruit Grower (2012 Web Issue)
WSU Showcases Orchard Technology
Washington State University’s Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems held a technology expo in early October to demonstrate mechanical and automated systems that are being developed to help orchardists improve the efficiency of their operations. More...


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IFTA 2012 Quebec Tour Highlights
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