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

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.

Schlagel named viticulture director

Milbrandt Vineyards promotes Schlagel.

Michael Monson, 1964-2013

The President of Monson Fruit Company was 48 years old.

David Keir, 1937-2012

Adel Kader, 1941–2012

Dr. Adel Kader, professor emeritus of postharvest physiology at the University of California, Davis, died December 10. He was 71.