People Features

Laura Grunenfelder joins Hort Council

The council created a new position of science policy specialist. Grunenfelder will assist on matters relating to agricultural chemicals, food safety, export market access, and other technical policy issues.

Stemilt merchandiser selected for leadership program

FDA's Gorny returns to industry

Quigley retires from fruit and veg inspection

He is succeeded by Cameron Crump, previously an international trade specialist.

A chat with Bud Hover

Bud Hover, the new director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, tells Good Fruit Grower the international marketing program is a good investment.

O. Casey Corr

WSU names new Ag Research Center director

Jim Moyer is a pathologist at North Carolina State University.

Rutgers fruit variety expert Jerry Frecon retires

Jerome “Jerry” Frecon, whose expertise in peaches is well known across the eastern United States and nationally, retired at the end of 2012. He plans to continue his work with peaches, other fruit varieties, and agriculture in general as a consultant.

Richard Lehnert

Schlagel named viticulture director

Milbrandt Vineyards promotes Schlagel.

Agricultural employer advocate named to transition team

Mike Gempler of Yakima will advise Washington’s governor-elect on agricultural issues.

Entomologist Marshall Johnson named distinguished scientist of the year

Dr. Marshall Johnson, University of California Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, has received the Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award from the International Organization for Biological Control.