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Elias Rubio with HMC Farms demonstrates the method for rolling up a new netting system the farm is trialing on its plums during the International Fruit Tree Association tour in February in the San Joaquin Valley of California. (Kate Prengaman/Good Fruit Grower)

California crop management uncovered

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Reconsideran las normas para diversas regiones vitivinícolas

Reconsideran las normas para diversas regiones vitivinícolas

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  • April 1st 2026 Issue
  • Story by Matt Milkovich
  • Photographs by TJ Mullinax

    • Making room for orchard automation

    Plant apple blocks with future harvest machines in mind.

    —Apple growers should plant new blocks with mechanization and future robotic harvesters in mind.

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    Apples, Technology and equipment, Labor, Matt Milkovich, TJ Mullinax, April 1st 2026 Issue
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    Matt Milkovich
    Matt Milkovich joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2019. From his home base in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Milkovich brings a depth of experience in the fruit industry and the perspective from east of the Mississippi. You can reach him at matt@goodfruit.com or 616-633-5669.
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