CONTENTS HARVEST ISSUE | JUNE 2023 06 Florida winegrape grower embraces tech in hostile growing environment 22 Study finds that netting reduces BMSB damage but beneficials remain key FEATURES 06 Cover Story Muscadine time Central Florida winegrape grower embraces tech in hostile growing 10 Apple Outlook Falling apples Growers challenged by production costs, acreage declines 14 Plant & Soil Health Fighting fire blight Coast-to-coast high-tech research battles fire blight in apples, pears 18 Food Safety Food safety culture Data suggests a food safety mindset leads to positive inspections 14 Coast-to-coast high-tech research battles fire blight in apples, pears 22 Pest Control Bug barriers Study finds that netting reduces BMSB damage but beneficials remain key 26 Farm Market & Agritourism Farm markets can benefit from consumer trends, too DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 28 CMI 30 Ag Labor Review 32-33 Classifieds 34 Advertiser Index On the Cover Gary Cox and his son Charles run central Florida's Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards. Photo courtesy of Lakeridge. PAGE 6 FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM | 3http://www.FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM