CONTENTS PLANT & SOIL HEALTH ISSUE | OCTOBER 2023 6 Michigan Pomesters' share apple production techniques. 22 Know your responsibilities before when using drones. FEATURES 06 Michigan Ridgefest Answering the call Michigan Fruit Ridge growers share production strategies 10 Cover Story Deterring wildlife Texas Heritage Vineyard controls fruit loss 20 Great Lakes EXPO News Advancing crop management Irrigation, apple water needs, solar tech at the EXPO 22 Ag Tech Drone prep Before you fly, know the FAA regulations 26 Plant & Soil Health Abiotic vs. Biotic diseases and how to tell them apart 30 Farm Market & Agritourism Know your customers Survey your visitors and share the results DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 32 Ag Labor Review 34-35 Classifieds 35 Advertiser Index On the Cover Texas Heritage Vineyards in Fredricksburg grows varieties like these Alicante Bouschet winegrapes to honor Texas. Photo by Doug Ohlemeier. PAGE 10 FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM | 3 Texas Heritage Vineyards protects 10 against animals.http://www.FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM