[Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County]
Publications and Presentations
for Jerome L. Frecon

Chapters in Books.

 

Frecon J.L.,  Johnston S., . Sherman W.B., Weinberger J.H.,  LayneR.E.C., and S.C. Meyers, 1995. Peach,   Nectarine, Almond and Apricot Culture. Chapter XIV. Modern Fruit Science, Horticultural Publications,10th Edition  pges 230-273.

 

Frecon J.L. 1995.  Characteristics of Fresh Market Peach Cultivars in North America.  Modern Fruit Science,  Horticultural Publications, 10th Edition. 4 page chart.

 

Frecon J.L. 1995. Characteristics of Nectarine Varieties. Modern Fruit Science, Horticultural                Publications. 10th  Edition. 1 page. (chart)

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Fresh Market Peach Cultivars in Eastern North America.  The Peach – World Cultivars to Marketing,  Horticultural Publications, 2nd Edition. Pages 71-76.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Nectarine Cultivars and Production in the Eastern United States.  The Peach -World Cultivars to Marketing, Horticultural Publications, 2nd Edition. Pages 29-38.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Characteristics of Fresh Market Peach Cultivars in North America, (Chart)               Modern Fruit Science, Horticultural Publications, 9th Edition. Pages 302-303

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Commercial Production of Pear Trees.  The Pear Cultivars to Marketing,           Horticultural Publications. Pages 213-223.

 

Frecon J. L. 1978. Characteristics of Peach Varieties Grown in North America,  Modern Fruit         Science, Horticultural Publications, 8th Edition. Pages 332-343.(Chart).

 


Journal Articles (Refereed).

 

Frecon, J.L, 2000.  Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 40, Peach. Hort Science 35(5) 818-819

 

Frecon, J.L, 2000.  Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 40, Nectarine. Hort Science 35(5) 817-818

 

Willmott J., Foster  E.T, Pavis R., and J.L. Frecon. 2000 Performance of Koelaria macrantha (Ledeb.) J.A. Schultes “Barkoel” and Low Maintenance inTurfgrass Species for Orchard Floor Management.  Abstract 475 Hort Science 35(3) 476.

 

Frecon, J.L. and C.E. Johnson,  1999.  Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 39, Peach..Hort Science 34(2)192-194

 

Frecon, J.L. and C.E. Johnson,  1999.  Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 39, Nectarine.. Hort Science 34(2)191-192

 

Goffreda, J. C., and A. Voordeckers, L. Butenis-Vorsa, W.F. Cowgill, J.L. Frecon. 1995.  N.J.A. 53 Apricot .  Hort Science.

 

Goffreda, J. C., and A. Voordeckers, L. Butenis-Vorsa, W.F. Cowgill, J.L. Frecon 1995.  N.J.A. 54 Apricot.  Hort Science.

 

Goffreda, J.C, A.M. Voordeckers, S. Mehlenbacher, and J.L. Frecon. 1992. "Jerseypink Ornamental Peach". Hort Science 27(2):83.

 

Cummins J. and 12 Section Editors including - J. L. Frecon. 1991. PeachVarieties, International                Registry of Fruit Varieties List 38, Hort Science, 26(8):969-974.

 

Goffreda J., Frecon J. L. and A. Voordeckers. 1991. "Ernie's Choice". Hort Science.26(8):1090.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. Field Performance and Survivability of Apricot Cultivars in Southern New                 Jersey.  Fruit Varieties Journal. 45(1):22-26.

 

Mehlenbacher S., Hough L. F., Bailey C., and J. L. Frecon. 1985. Stark Saturn Peach.  Fruit                Varieties Journal. 39(1):33.

 

Mehlenbacher S., Hough L. F., Bailey C., and J. L. Frecon. 1985. Stark Summer Treat Apple.             Fruit Varieties Journal. 39(1):32.

 

Frecon, J.L., Mehlenbacher, S.A., Bailey, C.H. and L.F. Hough 1984.  Summer Pearl Peach. Fruit Varieties Journal  38(2):70

 

Majek B., Frecon J. L., and L. Miller. 1984. Effectiveness and Safety of  Commonly Used Residual Herbicides for Peaches.  North Eastern Weed Science Society. 38:178-183.

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. First Genetic Dwarf Red Delicious Introduced.  Fruit Varieties Journal. 35(4):16-17.)

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. New Spur Type McIntosh. Fruit Varieties Journal. 35(3):13-14

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. Stark Encore Peach.  Fruit Varieties Journal. 35(2):76-77.

 

Frecon J. L. 1980. Stark Crimson Gold Nectarine.  Fruit Varieties Journal.34(4):67.

 

Frecon J. L. 1980. Starkrimson Cherry.  Fruit Varieties Journal. 34(2):18.

 

Frecon J. L., Hedgwood D. 1979. Missouri Horticulture.  Hort Science. 14(1):1,2,

 

Frecon J. L. 1978. Stark Early Loring.  Fruit Varieties Journal. 32(3):76-77.

 

Non Refereed Journal Articles (National and International)

 

Lalancette, N. and J.L. Frecon,  2000.  Plum Pox Virus. Yankee Grower, 2(1)7-9

 

Frecon, J.L. 2000. Peach Varieties for the Northeastern United States.  Peach Times January, February,  March pge 5-6

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999. Agents, Advisors Educators. Western Fruit Grower, American Fruit Grower 119(11) 16-19

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999 Adversity the Focus of IDFTA Tour. International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association Web Page  http://www.idfta.org/1999/summertour.html

 

Frecon, J.L.  1999. The 1998 Peach Season in New Jersey.  The Peach Times, January, February,  March pages 5,7.


 

Frecon, J.L. 1999.  Peaches in the Next Millenium - The East.  Western Fruit Grower 119(4) 34

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999 Peaches in the Next Millenium - The East.  American Fruit Grower 119(4) 34

 

Frecon J.L. 1997 .Gala’s Legacy of Excellence.  American Fruit Grower, 117(4) 37-40           

 

                Frecon, J. L. 1996. Peach Prices Today and Yesterday, Peach Times, October, 4

 

Frecon, J. L. 1996. Eastern Peaches - A New Way to Compete, American Fruit Grower, 116(10)16-17

 

Frecon, J. L. 1996.  Eastern Peaches-Can They Compete, American Fruit Grower, 116(4)12-14.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1995. White Fleshed Peach and Nectarine Evaluations. Great Lakes Fruit News,                               February, 51-52

 

Frecon, J. L. 1995. Fuzzless Peaches: What’s New, American Fruit Grower, 115(1) 16-18.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1994. Peaches for All Winters, American Fruit Grower, 114(12)14-15.

 

Steidman, B. and J.L. Frecon, 1994. Growers Show Intense Interest in New Peach Cultivars,     Canadian Fruit Grower, January, pags 2-3.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1994. Peach Variety Challenges for Growers.  Great Lakes Fruit News, April, page44-47.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1993. Neales Orchard Receives New Jersey Govenors Cup. Peach  Times, October,                            Page 5.  

 

Frecon J.L. 1993. White Fleshed Peaches Could Expand Shelf Space. American Fruit Grower,                          April, Pages 6-7.                  

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Classification of Kiwi Fruit.  American Pomona, Winter 1989 Pages 35-36.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Underconsumption or Overproduction of Fresh Peaches. Peach Times. 33(6):1-              10.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Keep Nursery Stock True to Name.  American Fruit Grower, February.  Pages 36-39.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Italy is Number One Among European Tree Fruit Producers.  The Goodfruit Grower, June.  Pages 13-15.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Fruit Crop Prospects in New Jersey Appear Good.  The Produce News, June                        11. Page 21A.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Boost Peach Consumption.  American Fruit Grower, April.Pages 34-36.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Experiences on Peach Harvesting and Marketing in Italy. Peach Times.     32(12):14.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Nectarine Varieties for the Northeast.  Peach Times.32(2):4-10.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. My Experience With P-22 and Antonovka Apples.  American Pomona. 20(1):9.

 


Frecon J. L. 1985. High Quality Peach Crop Seen in 1985.  The Produce News,June.  Page 5A.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. New Jersey Develops Peach Varieties.  The Produce News, June.  Page 3A.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Growing Fruit Trees in Containers.  Mother Earth News,  March.  Pages 53-54.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Gloucester County Prospects "Good" for Fruit Crop.  Produce News, June.                     Page 6A.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. The New Jersey Peach Council.  Peach Times 28(2):1 & 7.

 

Frecon J. L. 1982. South Jersey Equipment Day.  American Fruit Grower.103(1):17-18.                  

Frecon J. L. 1981. Three Spur Type Apples Debut.  American Fruit Grower. 102(4):31-32.

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. Tree and Shrubs - Genetic Dwarf Fruit Trees.  Horticulture. LIX(4):53-55.

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. Rootstocks and Interstems for Home Orchardists.  American  Pomona, Summer.  Pages 31-36.

 

Frecon J. L. 1979. Current Fruit Tree Demands.  The Good Fruit Grower 12(3):29B.

 

Frecon J. L. 1979. Dwarf Fruit Trees for the Small Space Gardener.  Today's  Life Styles Small-Space Gardens. 1(2):66-70.

 

Frecon J. L. 1978. Stark Bros. Has Variety Meeting.  American Fruit Grower  98(4):66-67.

 

Frecon J. L. 1978. Peach Variety Evaluation in the Midwest. American Fruit Grower. 98(10):13                      & 26.

 

DeClement R., Frecon J. L., and N. F. Childers. 1977. Ethylene Gas Damages Fruit Stock.                                American Nurseryman, June. Pages 44-47.

 

Frecon J. L. 1976.  Plant Patents - For the Betterment of the Fruit Industry. The Goodfruit                           Grower, June.  Pages 14-15.

 

Non Refereed Journal Articles (Regional)

 

Frecon , J.L. and R Crassweller.2000, 1999, 1998,1997, Commercially Grown and Promising Peach and Nectarine Cultivars for Pennsylvania.  Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide

 

Frecon, J.L. 2000.  Performance of Peach and Apple Varieties in New Jersey. Mountaineer Grower   No. 560 pgs 4 –24.

 

Frecon, J.L. 2000. Grafting Over New Varieties Versus Replanting,  Mountaineer Grower No.559, pges 4-10.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999 Topworking Can Help Transform an Orchard into More Desirable Varieties

Great Lakes Fruit News 38(4)50-52

 

Frecon, J.L.  1998. Painting Peach Trunks with White, Water Based Latex Paint. The Tender Fruit Grape Vine, 3(2) 7.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1998. Peach Varieties for effectiveness in Atlantic States, Great Lakes Fruit Growers News, May 1998 page 44-45

 

Frecon, J.L. 1998. Update on Early Maturing Fruit Varieties in SNJ, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit Newsletter, August, page 4-6

 

Frecon, J. L.  1998.  Split and Shattered Pits in Peaches, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit          Newsletter, July, page5

 


Frecon, J.L.  1996.  Varieties Before Garnet Beauty, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit                              Newsletter, October, pages 2-3.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1996. New Peach Varieties, Quality, Taste, and Shipping vs. Fresh Market,                               Pennsylvania Fruit News, April 1996 pages 37-40.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1995.  Nitrogen Use on Peaches, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit Newsletter, page 4

Frecon, J.L. 1995. White Peaches, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit Newsletter, November,                         page 3

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995.  Replacement Peach Varieties for Loring, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit Newsletter, September, page 6.  

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995.  Nectarine Facts, Adams County Nursery Newsletter,  April 1995, pge 1.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. Pesticide Recordkeeping Management, Pennsylvania Fruit News,  April 1995, pges 31-33.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994. Late Peach and Nectarine Varieties, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit          Newsletter, November, page 3.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1994. Interesting Peach Varieties in 1994, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit          Newsletter, September, page 3.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1994.  Fuji Apple, University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit Newsletter, November, page 4.

 

Frecon J.L. 1994.  Peaches and Nectarines for the Mid-Atlantic Region.  The Mountaineer Grower, December pages 26-33.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Calcium and Its Role in Peach Nutrition.  Pennsylvania Fruit News. 74(4)                         54-62.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Time of Pruning Peach Trees, University of Connecticut Fruit Growers                                 newsletter, January pgs 3-6.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1992. The Good Old Days. The Pennsylvania Fruit News. 72(6):74-78.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1992. Establishing and Maintaining a Variety  Test Block. Mid-Atlantic Fruit Variety            Testing Program Newsletter. 3(1):1-2.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1992. Nectarines. Pennsylvania Fruit News. 68(2):47.

 

Goffreda J., and J. L. Frecon 1990. Commercially Planted Peach Varieties Developed by/or                      Originated in New Jersey.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers News. 29(11):30-31.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Promising Peach and Nectarine Cultivars.  Virginia Fruit News, Spring.  Pages 16-20.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Pruning Systems in Peaches.  Pennsylvania Fruit News 69(6):56-57.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Many Systems of Peach Pruning.  Great Lakes Fruit News, April.  Pages 34-36.

 


Frecon J. L. 1987. Peach Varieties.  Pennsylvania Fruit News 66(10):14-16.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Peach Varieties Developed by Rutgers University.  Great Lakes Fruit News,                May.  pge 23.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Mid-Atlantic Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations.   Pennsylvania Fruit      News. 66(4):58-59.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Peach and Nectarine Variety Evaluations.  Peach and Nectarine Research                          Program Final Report.  Pages 30-41.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Agriculture in Switzerland.  Pennsylvania Fruit News. 66(4):59-60.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Fruit Varieties on Their Own Roots Compared to Grafted or Budded Trees.  Annual Harvest Vol. IX, May, Delaware Valley College. Pages 11-12.

 

Frecon J. L. 1986. Self-Rooted Peach Trees.  Pennsylvania Fruit News. 65(4):49-51.

 

Frecon J. L. 1986. Peach Rootstocks in New Jersey.  New England Fruit Notes, Fall Issue. 51(4):21.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. Peach Varieties for New Jersey  with Possible Adaptation for New England              States.   New England Fruit Notes. 51(1):16-21.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. Nectarine Varieties for New Jersey and Their Adaptation to New England     States.  New England Fruit Notes. 1:22-24.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. Nectarine Varieties.  Pennsylvania Fruit News. 64(4):44-45.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Peach Research, High Density Plantings and Retail Marketing Highlights    Summer Tour in New Jersey.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers News, August, 1984.  Pages 34-35.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Orchard Outlook for New Jersey.  Pennsylvania Fruit News.63(4):61.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Peach and Nectarine Industries Expanding in Middle Atlantic States.  Great       Lakes Fruit Growers News, January, 1984.  Pages 18-19.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Self Rooted Peach Trees.  Pennsylvania Farmer. 211(22):47.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Eastern Peach Pruning Conference Well Attended.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers News. 22(4):56-57.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Nectarine Varieties.  Mountain Grower. 366(5):14-15.                         

 

Frecon J. L. 1982. Interesting Summer and Early Fall Apples.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers News. 22(1):26-27.

 

Frecon J. L. 1982. Trees and Shrubs - Disease Resistant Fruit Trees. Horticulture. LX(5):41-45.

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. Genetic Dwarf - What are Their Future Use and Fruiting Capabilities.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers News. 20(9):23 & 25.

 

Frecon J. L. 1981. Three Spur Type Apples.  Fruit South, May. Page 11.

 

Frecon J. L. 1980. Malling 26-A Rootstock.  Great Lakes Fruit News. 19(5).         

               


Frecon J. L. 1975. Reimer Red and Canal Red Pears.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers  News. 14(3):23.

 

Frecon J. L. 1975. The Four Piece Interstem Tree.  Great Lakes Fruit Growers News. 14(5):52-53.

 

Non Refereed Journal Articles (New Jersey)

 

Frecon, J.L.   2000.   Gala Cultivar Evaluations in Southern New Jersey.   Horticultural News 80(4) 24-26

 

Frecon, J., Christ, E., and N.F. Childers.  2000.   N.J. State Horticultural Celebrates 125 Years to Fruit and Vegetable Growers.  Horticultural News 80(2) 28-29.

 

Frecon, J.L. and M. Infante-Casella 1997-2000 Gloucester County Board of Agriculture Newsletter.  (Editors and Publishers) 9 Issues, 6 Pages.

 

Infante-Casella, M, and J.L. Frecon 1999-2000 Gloucester County Grower News  24 issues, (Editors and Publishers)

 

Frecon, J.L.  1999 Adversity the Focus of Summer 99 IDFTA Tour. Horticultural News 79(4) pges 1,2 &28.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1999.-  Rutgers Variety Showcase. Horticultural News 79(4) 22-23.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1999 The Economics of the New Jersey Apple.  The Ag Agent.  The New Jersey Farmer 11(18)14,18.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999.  Topworking Trees to New Cultivars,  New Jersey Horticultural News 79(2) 22-25

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999. Apple Cultivar Evaluations in Southern New Jersey, New Jersey Horticultural News , 79(1) 7-10,23,24..

 

Frecon, J.L. 1999.  Pesticides and Reality, New Jersey Horticultural News, 79(1)25-26,28.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1998.  The Prices Farmers Receive, New Jersey Farmer, May 15, page 13&16

 

Frecon, J.L. 1998.  Farm Aid: Learn how you can keep the agricultural industry growing,                        Gloucester County Times, Sunday, March 15, 1998

 

Frecon, J.L.  1998 Reflections from the past:1932 Farm and Garden Magazine, New Jersey          Horticultural News, 78(3)12-14

 

Frecon, J.L. 1997. It’s Hard to Sell a Hard Peach, New Jersey Farmer, January, page 16.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1997. The New Jersey Peach Festival, New Jersey Horticultural News, 77(4)3-4

 

Frecon, J.L. 1997. The Western Colorado Fruit Industry, New Jersey Horticultural News, 77(2)6-8

 

Frecon, J.L. 1997. Agriculture Loses a Good Friend, New Jersey Horticultural News, 77(1)3-4.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1997.  Patenting and Propagating Fruit Varieties, New Jersey Horticultural News,                        77(1)27-28.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1996. 96-A Good Year for Peach Growers, New Jersey Farmer, November,  page 16.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1996. Farmlands Wanted; Farmers Need Not Apply, New Jersey Farmer, May, pgs12-13.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1996. Support Your Ag Organizations, New Jersey Farmer, February, pge 30.

 

Frecon J.L. 1996 Report to the New Jersey Horticultural Society and the New Jersey Peach   Council on the Testing and Evaluation of Peach and Nectarine Cultivars for the Eastern United                                States.                  New Jersey Horticultural News, 76(3)21-22.

 

                Frecon, J. L. 1996. New Wholesale Buyers Guide for New Jersey Peaches,  New Jersey Horticultural News, 76(3)24.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1996. Twilight Fruit Meeting and Strawberry Variety Showcase, New Jersey                         Horticultural News, 76(3)11. 

 


Frecon, J.L.  1996. 1995 Apple Cultivar Evaluations in Southern New Jersey. Horticultural News, 76(2)6-9

Frecon, J.L. 1996. New Jersey Peach Promotion Council Activities. Horticultural News, 76(2)11

 

Frecon, J.L. 1996. Nectarines - What’s new and what is not. Horticultural News, 76(1)12-16.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1996. Laurol Peach, Horticultural News, 76(1) 23

 

Frecon, J.L. 1996 Three Honored by New Jersey Agribusiness Assocation, Farm Bureau Update,     January, pge 15.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. On The Fruit Farm, The New Jersey Farmer, September, pgs 24-25.

 

Neary, P. and  J. Frecon, 1995. The AERDI Program - Its Impact From a Cooperative Extension Viewpoint, Farm Bureau Update, 2(2)10-11.


 

Frecon, J.L.1995. On Hiring Extension Workers.  The New Jersey Farmer, May, pgs 34-35

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. Pesticide Recordkeeping, The New Jersey Farmer, April pgs 17-18.


 

Frecon, J.L.1995. Yellow Fleshed Peach Cultivar Recommendations and Suggestions, Horticultural News, 75(4)3-5            

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. A Review of Peach and Apple Prices.  Horticultural News, 75(1) 5-6

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. IPM Success Depends on Effort, The New Jersey Farmer, July pgs.12-13.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. The Dose Makes The Poison, The New Jersey Farmer, March,  pges 20& 22.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1995. Frost, Freezes and the Full Moon, NOFA-NJ’s Organic News, 12(2) 9

 

Frecon, J.L.  1994. Why Not Answer Organic Questions, New Jersey Farmer, November, page 16.  

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Evaluation of California Peach Varieties in New Jersey. Horticultural News,                       74 (4)6-7.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1994  Mounding Peach Trees.   Horticultural News, 74(3)5-6

 

Frecon, J. L. 1994.  New Jersey Peach Promotion Council Approves Cost  Effective Marketing                Plan. Horticultural News, 74(3) 10

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Investment in Ag Pays.  New Jersey Farmer, September, page 17.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  The Future of White Fleshed Peaches and Nectarines . Horticultural News.                       74(2) 10-12.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Apple Cultivar Evaluations in Southern New Jersey. Horticultural News. 74(1) 7-10.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1994.  A Peachy Success Story.  New Jersey Farmer, July page 18.

 


Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Change For Better or Worse,  New Jersey Farmer. May page 19-20.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1994.  Plan Ahead for Markets.  New Jersey Farmer, April, page 21.

 

Frecon, J.L. 1994.  Can A Label Say Too Much.  New Jersey Farmer, January,   page 12.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1993. Kids Don't Pick Peaches Anymore.  New Jersey Farmer, December, page 24.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1993. Peach Industry in Peril.  New Jersey Farmer, November,  page 24.

 

Frecon, J.L.  1993.  Farmland Assessment Saves Farms, Open Space.  Gloucester County Times, April 12, page 7.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1993.  Government Rules and Regulations Focus of Gloucester Legislative Tour.                        New Jersey Farmer, October, Page 8.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1993.  Apricot Production. Horticultural News, 73(4)11-13.

 

Frecon, J. L. 1993.  Direct Farm Marketing and Best Management Practices Horticultural News, 73(3)4-7.

 

Frecon J. L. 1993  Spraying Calcium on Peach and Nectarine Trees. Horticultural News, 73(2)4-7.

 

Frecon J. L. 1993  The "Real Peach" State. Horticultural News. 73(1)3-5.

 

Frecon J. L. 1992  Nectarines in New Jersey. Horticultural News. 72(3) 20-21.

 

Frecon J. L. 1992. Nectarines. Horticultural News. 72(2):17-19.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. The Good Old Days in The Tree Fruit Business.  Horticultural News. 71(4):9-12.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. Testing Fruit Varieties.  Horticultural News. 71(3):8-9.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. Gloucester County Grower Recognized by New Jersey Horticultural Society.  The Grower. 14(3):6.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. A Good Fruit Organization.  Horticultural News. 71(1):6.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. Jersey Fruit Celebrates 50th Anniversary.  Horticultural News. 71(1):7.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. Testing and Evaluating Fruit Cultivars.  Horticultural News.71(3):6-8.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. Experiences with Seedless Grape Varieties in New Jersey. Horticultural News. 71(2):100.

 

Frecon J. L. 1990. Third Party Labeling Only Solution for Ethephon Label on Peaches.                              Horticultural News. 70(4):9.

 

Frecon J. L. 1990. Dwarf Fruit Trees and British Columbia.  Horticultural News. 70(3):6-7 & 16-17.

 


Hopfinger, J.A., Cubberly, E.D., and J.L. Frecon. 1990. The Effect of Provide on                                             Cracking of Stayman Apples. Horticultural News. 70(1):4-7.

 

Frecon, J.L. and  J.K. Springer 1990. Nematodes Still A Problem in New Jersey.  Horticultural             News. 70(1):15-16.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. California Fruit Productions Pears and Peaches in the San Joaquin Valley.                 Horticultural News. 69(3):8-10.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Disease Resistant Fruit Varieties.  Horticultural News. 69(1):4-7.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. California Fruit Production in the Central San Joaquin Valley.  Horticultural News. 69(2):4-6.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. A  Few  Facts About LISA.  New Jersey Farmer, November.Pages 30-31.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Fifty Fruit Varieties Observed at Mid-Atlantic Variety Showcase.  Horticultural News. 69(4):6-7.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Alternative Tree Fruit Production.  Horticultural News. 69(4):15-17.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Save The Tree Farms on Earth Day.  Gloucester County Times, April 12, 1989.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989-1993. Pesticide Association of New Jersey Newsletters. (Editor) 7 Issues, 6 Pages each.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989-1993. Gloucester County Board of Agriculture Newsletter.  (Editor) 5 Issues,                    6 Pages.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council: An Active and Effective Fruit            Organization.  Horticultural News. 68(1&2):16-17.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Plums for New Jersey.  Horticultural News. 68(3):6-7.

 

Frecon J. L., and J. K. Springer. 1988. Problems of Peach and Nectarine Production in New Jersey.             Horticultural News. 68(1):4-6.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Table Grapes for New Jersey.  The New Jersey Grower Newsletter. 7(4):3-4.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Self-Rooted Deciduous Fruit Trees.  Horticultural News.63(1):9-12.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Orchard Equipment Demonstration Day held in South Jersey.  Horticultural                          News. 63(1):17-18.

 

Frecon J. L., and L. Miller 1983. The New Jersey Peach Council.  Horticultural News. 63(1):18 & 28.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. The Pear.  Horticultural News. 63(1):14.

 

Frecon J. L. 1982. Ernie.  Horticultural News. 62(4):6-8.

 


Proceedings, Abstracts, Notes and Reviews.

 

Polk, D.F., P.J. Winkler, G.C. Hamilton, J.L. Frecon, D.M. Schmitt, E.F. Rizio, and M.A. Poeters. 1999. Experiences with Pheromone Based Mating Disruption for Oriental Fruit Moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), and Peachtree Borer, Synanthedon exitiosa (Say), (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) in New Jersey.  Proceedings of Eastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, Virginia Beach, VA

 

Polk, D.F., G.C. Hamilton, J.L. Frecon, B.A. Majek, E.F. Rizio, and D.M. Schmitt. 1996. Mating Disruption and Ground Cover Management for Control of Peach Insects,  Proceedings of Eastern Branch Entomological Society of America 67th Annual Meeting, February 26, 1996.

 

Polk, D.F., J.L. Frecon, W.P. Cowgill, W.H. Tietjen, D. Schmitt, E.F. Rizio, and K.S. Petersen, 1996. Achieving Impact In Stone Fruit Integrated Pest Management Programs In New Jersey, USA. Proceedings: XX International Congress of Entomology, Florence, Italy. 22-073

 

Polk, D.F., and J.L. Frecon. 1995. Mating Disruption and Ground Cover Management in a Peach IPM Program.  Proc. Southeast Professional Fruit Workers Conf. Fletcher, N.C

 

Polk, D.F., G.C. Hamilton, J.L. Frecon, B.A. Majek and E.F. Rizio. 1995. Ecological Approaches to Peach IPM In New Jersey Mating Disruption, Ground Cover Manipulation and Nematodes -–1994. Proc. Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conf. Harpers Ferry, WV.

 

Polk, D.F., J.L. Frecon, G.C. Hamilton, and B.A. Majek.  1995. Ecological Approaches and Multiple Control Strategies for the Peach Insect Pest Complex.   Proceedings of Eastern Branch Entomological Society of America 66th Annual Meeting,

 

Frecon, J.L. 1993.  Are Peaches Available to Meet the Consumer Demands of the 90's.                      Proceedings of the Michigan State Horticultural Society. Vol.123 25-35.

 

Frecon J. L. 1992. Finding a Niche in the Marketplace with New Cultivars. Mid Atlantic Regional Fruit School Proceedings, pages 30-35

 

Frecon J.L. 1992.  Peach Tree Management with Emphasis on Varieties and Rootstocks.                                 Proceedings of the New York State Horticultural Society. 137:109-115.

 

Frecon J.L. 1992. Apple Variety Trends - Mid Atlantic Region.  Proceedings of The New York State Horticultural Society. 137:94-97.

 

Frecon J.L. 1992. Producing High Quality Fruit - New Peach and Nectarine Varieties.    Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Fruit School, pages 1-5.

 

Frecon J.L. 1992. Peach Cultivars. Proceedings of the National Peach Council.

 

Frecon J.L. 1991. A Preliminary Report on the Effects of BeeScent Pheromone on Bisbee Red              Delicious and Bosc Pears.  67th Annual Proceedings of the Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers                         Conference. 2 pages.

 

Frecon J. L. 1991. New and Recommended Peach and Nectarine Cultivars. Compact Fruit Tree.          23:65-66.

 

Frecon J. L. 1989. Apple Varieties in The East.  Compact Fruit Tree. 22:53-55.

 

Frecon J. L., and J. K. Springer. 1989. A New Disorder of Peaches on Something Old. 65th Annual       Proceedings of The Cumberland Shenandoah Fruitworkers Conference.  2 Pages.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. New and Interesting Peach Cultivars for The Northeast.  Proceedings of the          New England Fruit Meetings, 94:28-38.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Tree Fruit Production in South Jersey.  47th Annual Proceedings National Peach Council.  Pages 122-124.

 

Frecon J. L. 1988. Peach Pruning Progress Report.  47th Annual Convention  Proceedings National Peach Council.  Pages 125-129.

 

Frecon J. L. 1987. Propagation and Performance of Our Rooted Peach Cultivars.  Compact Fruit Tree. 20:165-177.

 

Goulart B., and J. L. Frecon 1986. The Influence of Gibberellic Acid Concentration on Fruiting       of "Remailly," "Lakemont," and  "Interlaken" Seedless Table Grapes.  61st Annual Proceedings                              of the Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference.  4 Pages.

 

Hopfinger A., and J. L. Frecon. 1986. The Role of Iron (FE2) in Peach Skin Discoloration.  Hort Science. 21(3):699 June. (Abstract).

 


Frecon J. L. 1986. Field Production and Management of Fruit Tree Nursery Stock.  Proceedings of The Regional Extension Fruit School.  12 Pages.

 

Frecon J. L. 1986. Nectarine Varieties for The Northeast.  National Peach Council Proceedings.               Pages 65-69.

 

Frecon J. L. 1986. Table Grape Cultivar Investigations in New Jersey.  62nd Annual Proceedings of The Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference.

 

Frecon J. L. 1986. Pesticide Disposal Days.  62nd Annual Proceedings of The Cumberland-                      Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference.  3 Pages.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. Retail Farm Marketing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Proceedings 1985       Illinois Vegetable Growers Schools.  Horticultural Series 5. Pages 96-99.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. Modern Peach Production and Marketing Practices in New Jersey.                   Proceedings of The Illinois State Horticultural Society. 118:57-68.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. The Apple Industry in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Proceedings of The Illinois      State Horticultural Society. 118:114-116.

 

Frecon J. L. 1985. Retail Farm Marketing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Proceedings of The   Illinois State Horticultural Society. 118:114-116.

 

Frecon J. L. 1984. Peach and Nectarine Varieties and Rootstocks.  Proceedings 1984 Regional         Extension Fruit School.  13 Pages.

 

Hopfinger A., and J. L. Frecon. 1984. Inking in Peaches; The Problem Still Persists in New Jersey.  59th Annual Proceedings of The Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference.  2 Pages.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Peach Production in New Jersey and The Middle Atlantic States.  113th Annual             Report of The State Horticultural Society of Michigan. Pages 49-50.

 

Majek B., Frecon J. L., and L. Miller. 1983. Effectiveness and Safety of Commonly Used Residual Herbicides for Peaches.  59th Annual Proceedings of  The Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers.                     59:51-56.

 

Frecon J. L. 1983. Peach Pruning Progress Report.  47th Annual Convention Proceedings National Peach Council.  Pages 125-129.

 

Frecon J. L., and J. K. Springer. 1982. The Effect of Temik 15G on Plant Parasitic Nematodes and Peach Tree Growth in 1982.  58th Annual Proceedings of The Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference.  Page 30.

 

Frecon J. L. 1980. New Tissue Culture Nursery Opens in Oregon.  Compact Fruit Tree. 13:145.

 

Frecon J. L. 1979. "Trends" - Nursery Tree Availability by Cultivars and Rootstock.  Compact Fruit Tree. 12:15-56.

 

Frecon J. L. 1978. Program for Size-Controlled Trees on Apples and Pears. Compact Fruit Tree. 11:94-97.

 


Frecon J. L. 1978. Interstem Apple Trees - "Are They Worth the Extra Cost". Proceedings of the 123rd Annual Meeting of the Illinois Horticultural Society. 112:40.

 

Frecon J. L. 1976. Apricot and Nectarine Cultivars.  Proceedings of The 35th Annual Convention National Peach Council.  Pages 36-37.

 

Frecon J. L. 1975. Fruit Varieties, Rootstocks, and Interstems.  Michigan State Horticultural              Society   Proceedings.  Page 121.

 

Invited Presentations (International)

 

Performance of Koelaria macrantha(Ledeb.) J.A. Schultes “Barkoel” and Low Maintenance Turfgrass Species for Orchard Floor Management.” with J. Wilmott, E.T Foster and R.Pavis at the97th International Conference for the American Society for Horticultural Science, Orlando Florida, July 24,2000

 

                        “Peach and Nectarine Varieties” 40th Annual International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association                            Conference, February 25, 1997, Rochester New York.

 

“White Fleshed Peach Varieties” Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Peach Information Day, November 1995,Agriculture Building, Vineland, Ontario, Canada

 

“Nectarine Varieties and Culture”.  100th Annual Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Convention, November 29, 1995, St Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada.

 

“Marketing and Promotion of Fruit Crops in New Jersey”.  100th Annual Ontario Fruit and         Vegetable Growers Association Convention, November 29, 1995, St Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada.

 

“ Pesticide Recordkeeping Management” ICI America’s International Sales Meeting, July 14,1995, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ( did not give actual talk due to illness 2 days before meeting)                     

" A Changing Peach Industry" 98th Annual Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association                        Convention. November 16, 1993. St.Catherines, Ontario, Canada.

 

" Technology Developed and Used to Grow Peaches in New Jersey"  98th Annual Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Convention. November 17, 1993.  St Catherines, Ontario, Canada.

 

"New and Exciting Peach and Nectarine Varieties", 34th Annual International Dwarf Fruit Tree             Conference.  February 24, 1991, Grand Rapids,Michigan.

 

"Apple Varieties in the East", 32nd Annual International Dwarf Fruit Tree Conference. February            28, 1989, Fresno, California.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Training Systems", 31st Annual International Dwarf Fruit Tree Conference, .March 2, 1988, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Propagation and Performance of Our Rooted Peach Cultivars", 30th Annual International Dwarf Fruit Tree Conference.  March 1, 1987, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

 

"Propagation of Peach Trees by Semi-Hardwood Cuttings", Eastern Regional Meetings of the     International Plant Propagators Society.  December 11, 1983, Baltimore, Maryland.

 

"Genetic Dwarfs - What are Their Future Use and Fruiting Capabilities?", 24th Annual                              International Dwarf Fruit Tree Conference.  March 4, 1981, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

 

Invited Presentations (National)

 

“ Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations”, National Peach Council in conjunction with Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey, February 1, 2001.

 

Managing the Black Peach Aphid, Brachycaudus persicae(Passerini) (Homoptera:Aphididae. P0ster with Peter Shearer at Eastern Regional Meeting of the American Entomological Society, Hershey November, 2000

 

“ More on Stone Fruit Diversification – Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots, and Plumcots” New York Stone Fruit In-Depth School. Geneva, N.Y.  March 14, 2000.                            

 

“ Peach and Nectarine Production and Marketing Outlook”  New York Stone Fruit In-Depth School,  Geneva, N.Y. March 13, 2000.

 

“ Peach Varieties”  Franklin County Tree Fruit Growers Meeting, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, February 11, 2000.

 

“ Peach Varieties”  Adams County Fruit Growers Educational Meeting, Biglerville, Pennsylvania, February 21, 2000.

 

“Grafting over New Varieties versus Replanting,” Annual Meeting of the Virginia and West Virginia Horticultural Societies, Williamsburg, Virginia January 11, 2000.

 

“ Performance of Peach and Apple Varieties in New Jersey,” Annual Meeting of the Virginia and West Virginia Horticultural Societies, Williamsburg, Virginia January 10, 2000.

 

“Topworking Trees to New Cultivars,” Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference,  Hershey,      Pennsylvania,  January 27, 1999       

 

“ Orchard Mechanization: Grower Panel,” Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference,                                Hershey, Pennsylvania  January 27, 1999

 

“ Peach Marketing Panel: What Worked What Did Not” 139th Annual Meeting of the State                   Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, January 28, 1998.

 

Peach Varieties for the Future”. Delaware and Maryland Fruit Meeting, February 10, 1998,      Wye, Maryland

 

“Peach Production in New Jersey”.  Rhode Island Fruit Growers Meeting, Mary 23, 1997,                      Exeter Rhode Island.

 

New and Exciting Peach and Nectarine Varieties”. Delaware and Maryland Fruit Meeting,                             February 12, 1997, Wye, Maryland.

 

“Techniques and Tips to Grow Peaches in the Mid-Atlantic Area(Panel)”.  138th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, January 30, 1997, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

Marketing and Packaging Peaches in New Jersey”. 54th Annual Western Colorado Horticultural Society Convention, January 23, 1997, Grand Junction, Colorado.

 

“ New and Exciting White and Yellow Fleshed Peaches and Nectarines”.  54th Annual Western                Colorado Horticultural Society Convention, January 22, 1997, Grand Junction, Colorado.

 

New Peach Varieties, Quality, Taste, Shipping vs. Fresh Market”. 137th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, January 31, 1996, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

Variety Update: Apples & Peaches, and Peach Marketing Trends” Delmarva Corn/Soybean and Vegetable Conference, January 13, 1995, Dover, Delaware.

 

“Evaluation of Pesticide Recordkeeping Systems”.  136 Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, February 1, 1996, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Public Relations for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County". 79th Annual                    Meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, September 29, 1994 Casper,                                 Wyoming.

 

Peach and Nectarine Varieties for the Mid-Atlantic Region” Mid Atlantic Variety Showcase and  West Virginia Horticultural Society, January 12, 1994, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

 

"Calcium and Its Role in Peach Nutrition"  135th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural                    Association of Pennsylvania. February 2, 1994. Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Are Peach Varieties Available to Meet Consumer Demands of the 90's"  123rd Annual Meeting of the Michigan State Horticultural Society, December 8, 1993.  Grand Rapids Michigan.

 


"Growing and Producing the Newer Apple Varieties in the Eastern United States" Mid Atlantic               Fruit Variety Showcase, February 26, 1993. Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Growing the New Apple Varieties",   134 Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of  Pennsylvania.  January 31, 1993, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Peach Tree Management with Emphasis on New Varieties and Rootstocks",New York State      Horticultural Society Convention. January 15, 1992, Rochester,New York.

 

"Apple Outlook in the Mid Atlantic Region", New York State Horticultural Society Convention. January 15,1992, Rochester, New York.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Cultivars", National/Southeastern Peach Convention,  January 20, 1992,              Savannah, Georgia.

 

"Growing and Handling Nectarines", 133 rd Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania. January 29,1992. Hershey, Pennsylvania.                     

 

"Producing High Quality Fruit:New Peach and Nectarine Varieties",  1991 Mid-Atlantic Regional Fruit School.  November 12, 1991, Middleway, West Virginia.

 

"Roundtable Discussion of Fruit Varieties".  4th Annual Mid-Atlantic Variety Showcase.                                September 5, 1991, Cream Ridge, New Jersey.

 

"Experiences with Seedless Grape Cultivars in Southern New Jersey", 132nd Annual Meeting of  the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Inc.January 31, 1991, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Produce Handling" (Moderator) and PreConvention Tour Guide, 6th Annual National Direct    Marketing Conference.  February 18 and 22, 1991, Somerset, New Jersey.

 

"Peach Varieties and Frost Protection", Maryland Eastern Shore, and Delaware Fruit Meeting,                 February 12, 1991, Dover, Delaware.

 

"Pennsylvania Farm Show" Judge -  81st Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show. Fruit Division                         1984, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1994, and 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

 

"Being a Pro with Pesticides", 2nd Annual Cream Ridge Twilight Fruit Meeting and Strawberry            Showcase.  June 5, 1991, Cream Ridge, New Jersey.

 

"Disease Resistant Apple Varieties",  3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Variety Showcase.  September 6,       1990, Biglerville, Pennsylvania.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Varieties", Adams/Franklin/York Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Growers Meeting.  July 17, 1990, Aspers, Pennsylvania.

 

"East Coast Peach and Nectarine Varieties", 93rd Annual Meeting and Exposition,Virginia State             Horticultural Society.  January 16, 1989, Charlottesville, Virginia.

 

"Self Rooted Peach Trees and NCR 140 Rootstock Trial", 93nd Annual Meeting and Exposition,             Virginia State Horticultural Society.  January 16, 1989, Charlottesville, Virginia.

 


"Price-A-Peach Program".  93rd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Virginia State Horticultural                            Society. January 16, 1989, Charlottesville, Virginia.

 

"Pruning Systems in Peaches", 130th Annual Meeting State Horticultural Association of                              Pennsylvania,  February 1, 1989, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Peach Thinning and Stone Fruit Cultivars", Cornell Cooperative Extension-Suffolk County                            Meeting. June 20, 1989, Long Island, New York.

 

"Peach Pruning in New Jersey", Michigan Peach Sponsors Conference.  April 21,1989, Coloma,                 Michigan.

 

"New and Exciting Peach Cultivars", Michigan Peach Sponsors Conference. April 21, 1989,                               Coloma, Michigan.

 

"A New Disorder of Peaches or Something Old", 65th Annual Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit                          Workers Conference.  November 17, 1989. (Volunteered).

 

"Testing and Introduction of New Varieties", 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Fruit Variety  Showcase.             September 7, 1989, Keedysville, Maryland.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Research Report", 129th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Inc.  January 27, 1988, Hershey,        Pennsylvania.

 

"New and Interesting Peach Cultivars for the Northeast", New England Fruit Meeting and Trade Show. January 6, 1988, Concord, New Hampshire.

 

"Variety Evaluation and Selection", 1st Annual Mid-Atlantic Variety Showcase.September 7, 1988, Kearneysville, West Virginia.

 

"Pruning and Orchard Management for Optimum Tree Survival and High Density Planting                Systems", Cornell Commercial Stone Fruits School.  March 9, 1988, Kingston, New York.

 

"The Performance of Self Rooted Trees", Cornell Commercial Stone Fruits School. March 9, 1988,                 Kingston, New York.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Variety Trials in New Jersey", Cornell Commercial Stone Fruits School.       March 9, 1988, Kingston, New York.

 

"Peach Pruning Demonstration" and Program Chairman of Eastern Peach Pruning Conference.                  February 12 & 13, 1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

 

"Mid-Atlantic States Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations", 128th Annual Meeting of the    State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania.  January 28, 1987, Hershey Pennsylvania.

 

Swiss Agriculture and Italian Fruit Culture", 128th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural    Association of Pennsylvania.  January 28, 1987, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"The Best Nectarine Cultivars", National Peach Council Convention.  February14, 1986, Asheville, North Carolina.

 


"Master Farmer Presentation for Genie DeCou", Master Farmer Awards Dinner. January 13, 1986, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

 

"Self-Rooted Peach Trees", 127th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of                    Pennsylvania, Inc.  January 29, 1986, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Pesticide Disposal Days - Another Alternative", 62nd Annual Cumberland-           Shenandoah Fruit                Workers Conference.  November 20, 1986, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

 

"Pruning Young Peach Trees", Eastern Peach Pruning Conference.  March 12,1986, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Varieties", Delaware Tree Fruit Growers Meeting. January 17, 1986,                                 Wyoming, Delaware.

 

"Peach and Apple Pruning", Delaware Tree Fruit Growers Meeting.  January 17,1986, Wyoming, Delaware.

 

"Field Production and Management of Nursery Stock".  Regional Extension Fruit School.  October      15, 1986, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

 

"Table Grape Cultivar Investigations in New Jersey",  62nd Annual Cumberland-Shenandoah Fruit Workers Conference. November 16, 1986,  Harpers  Ferry, West Virginia. (Volunteered).

 

"Nectarine Varieties", 126th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, January 30, 1985, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Pear Varieties and Rootstocks", 126th Annual Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of              Pennsylvania.  January 31, 1985, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Cultural Tips For Pennsylvania Fruit Growers", Twilight Fruit Meeting. May 7,1985,                                Coopersburg, Pennsylvania.                             

 

"Winter Hardiness and Frost Protection on Peach Trees", West Virginia Horticultural Society Meeting.  February 11, 1985,  Charlestown, West Virginia.

 

"Orchard Outlook for 1984", Meeting of the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania.    February 1, 1984, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

"Variety Selection for Apples and Peaches", Regional Extension Fruit School. October 22, 1984,        Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

 

"Peach Production Practices in New Jersey", Virginia Peach Conference. November 12, 1984,       Staunton, Virginia.

 

"Performance of Self-Rooted Peach Trees", Virginia Peach Conference.  November 12, 1984,      Staunton, Virginia.

 

"Progressive Peach Production Practices", Connecticut Pomological  Society. December 10. 1984. Hartford, Connecticut.

 


"Peach Production in New Jersey and the Middle Atlantic States", Michigan Horticultural Society          Convention and Trade Show.  December 7, 1983, Grand Rapids,  Michigan.

 

"New and Exciting Nectarine Varieties", West Virginia Horticultural Society Meeting.  February        12, 1983, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

 

"Roadside Marketing in the Garden State, Illinois Farm Marketing Conference January 17, 1980, Peoria, Illinois.

 

"Producing Quality Fruit Tree Nursery Stock", Cornell Extension Workshop for Agricultural                              Agents.  November 1980, Geneva, New York.

 

"New Cherry Varieties and Rootstocks",  Michigan State Horticultural Society Meeting and Trade Show.  December 4, 1978.

 

"Apricots and Nectarines", 35th Annual Convention of the National Peach Council.February 23,                1976, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

 

Invited Presentations (New Jersey)     

 

“ Home Fruit Production” RCE of Gloucester County, Home Horticultural School, Clayton, N.J. April 12, 2000

 

“Tree Fruit Culture” RCE of Camden County,  Basic Horticultural School,

Clementon, N.J. March , 1998, 1999, 2000

 

“ Fruit Variety Showcase” Rutgers Fruit Research and Extension Center Cream Ridge, New Jersey,  September 6, 1999

 

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Programs for Farmers”  S.J. Conservation Assistance Workshop, Farm Service Agency Woodstown, N.J.  March12, 1999

 

“Tree Fruit Culture” RCE of Camden County,  Basic Horticultural School,

Lindenwold , N.J. March 17, 1997

 

“Evaluation of Pesticide Recordkeeping Software Currently on the Market”. New Jersey Annual               Vegetable Meeting, January 18, 1996, Atlantic City, New Jersey

 

“Trends and Functional Utility of Agricultural Structures”.   Appraisers Conference, October 3, 1995, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Princeton, New Jersey.

 

“Christmas Tree Growing and Pesticide Safety”.  New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers’                    Association Summer Meeting and Trade Show, July 15, 1995. Belly Acres Plantation, Franklinville,                           New Jersey.

 

“Fruit Tree Nutrition”.  Twilight Fruit Meeting and Strawberry Breeding Showcase, June 1, 1995,  Cream Ridge, New Jersey.

 

“A Review of Pesticide Recordkeeping Computer Software”.  Gloucester- Cumberland Vegetable Meeting, February 22, 1995, Glassboro, New Jersey.

 

Train the Trainer Certification- Chair” New Jersey Agribusiness Annual Meeting, December 15, 1994, Bridgeport, New Jersey.

 

Cider Production Problems” New Jersey Cider Symposium, March 5, 1996, American Cyanamid Conference Center. Princeton, New Jersey.

 

"Peach and Nectarine Variety Evaluation Trends"  Southern New Jersey Tree Fruit Growers’        Meeting.  February 24, 1994,    Clementon, New Jersey.


 

"EPA Mandated Farmworker Training  Programs"  South Jersey Nursery Meeting, November                 3, 1993, Rosenhayn, New Jersey.

 

"Weed Control in Christmas Trees", Summer Meeting New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers’                        Association, July 18, 1992. Deptford, New Jersey.

 

"Calibration of Back Pack Sprayers", Summer Meeting New Jersey Christmas Growers’                                 Association,  July 18, 1992. Deptford, New Jersey.

 

"Mid-Atlantic States Tree Fruit Variety Situation", North Jersey Fruit Meeting. March 4, 1992.                Basking Ridge, New Jersey. (Invited).

 

"Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluation Research and Suggestions", March 4, 1992 Basking             Ridge, New Jersey. (Invited).

 

"Post Harvest Fruit Rot Control", 48th Annual Rutgers Pest Control Conference, December 13,    1991, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"Bee Scent Update on Red Delicious Apples", 48th Annual Rutgers Pest Control Conference,                     December 13, 1991, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"The Appointments and Promotions Committee Perspective", Reappointment and Promotion                          Procedures Workshop.  March 19, 1991, Cook Campus Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey.                            (Invited).

 

"Improved Table Grape Cluster Quality Through Gibberellic Acid Application and Cane                                Girdling Techniques", 34th Annual Meeting and Trade Show of New Jersey Vegetable Growers.                      January 15, 1991, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

 

"Italian Fruit Growing Practices", South Jersey Tree Fruit Meeting.  February 28,1991, Clementon, New Jersey.

 

"Six Year Summary of Peach and Nectarine Variety Evaluations", Southern New Jersey Tree        Fruit Meeting.  February 28, 1990, Clementon, New Jersey.

 

"State Report on Peaches", New Jersey Peach Promotion Council Grower Buyer Dinner.  July 6, 1990, Clementon, New Jersey. (Invited).

 

"Agriculture in Gloucester County", Tour for Elementary School Teachers, New Jersey Agricultural Society.  July 19, 1990. (Invited).

 

"Preliminary Results of Bee Scent Pheromone on Red Delicious Apples and Bosc Pears", Rutgers Pest Control Conference.  December 13, 1990, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"What's Happening With Disease Resistant Fruit Varieties", South Jersey Fruit School.  February 13, 1990, Gibbstown, New Jersey.

 

"The Peach Industry in New Jersey", National Association of State Departments of Agriculture     Tour. September 12, 1989, Cumberland County, New Jersey.  (Invited).

 

"Agricultural Tour", New Jersey Agricultural Teachers Tour of Agriculture. October 7, 1989, Salem County, New Jersey.  (Invited).

 

"Nematode Survey of Tree Fruit Orchards in South Jersey", Rutgers Pest Control                                           Conference.  December 14, 1989, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"Peach Variety Trial Results in Gloucester and Salem Counties", Southern New Jersey Tree Fruit Meeting.  February, 1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

 

"Maryland Peach Tour", University of Maryland Cooperative Extension. June 24,1986, Gloucester and Salem Counties, New Jersey.

 

"Agriculture in Gloucester County", New Jersey Agricultural Society Legislative Tour,    1986,  2000 Gloucester County, New Jersey.

 

"Results of Nematode Control Studies on Peaches", Rutgers Pest Control Conference.  December                11, 1985, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"Exciting New Tree Fruit Varieties", North Jersey Fruit Meeting.  March 1,1984,Pluckemin, New Jersey. 

 

"Nematode Control of Peaches With Fumigants and Contact Nematicides", Rutgers Pest Control                Conference.  December 2, 1984, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"Peach Marketing Survey", South Jersey Fruit Meeting.  February 27, 1983, Clementon, New Jersey.

 

"Nematode Control on Peaches With Fumigant and Contact Nematicides",      Rutgers Pest Control           Conference.  December 14, 1983, North Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

"New Jersey Crop Report", Northeast Peach Marketing Conference.  July 13, 1984,Clementon, New Jersey.

 

"Environmental Protection Agency Southern New Jersey Farm Tour - New Jersey Department              of Environmental Protection".  August 21, 1983, Richwood, New Jersey.

 

Fact Sheets Newsletters or Bulletins of Rutgers Cooperative Extension/New JerseyAgricultural Experiment  Station

           

 

        Frecon, J.L. 2001. Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter Articles – Fruit Edition

                    Zinc Nutrition Suggestions,  February 13, page 1

          Frecon, J.L. 2000 . Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter  Articles - Fruit Edition

                          Plum Pox Presentation a Must at South Jersey Fruit Meeting , February 8, page 2

                                          2000 New Jersey Tree Fruit production Guides Available, February 8, page 3

                                          Good Agricultural Practices Workshop, March 7, page 3

                                          Plum Pox Update, April 4,  page 3

                                          Twilight Fruit Meeting,  May 9, page 7

                                          Plum Pox Update, May 9,   page 5

                                          Opportunities for Grape and Raspberry Growers, May 16,  page 7

                                          Peach Tree Death, Decline and Phytopthora in S.N.J.  June 27, page 1

                                          Twilight Fruit Research Meeting,  July 11, page 7

                                           The 2000 N.J. Peach Festival,  July 11, page 6

                                          Good and Bad News Concerning Plum Pox Survey,  page 6

                                          New Pesticide Labels for Berries, August 1,   page 3

                                          Sunny Slope Orchards Wins Governor’s Cup at New Jersey Peach Festival, August 1, Page 1&2

                                          Fruit Variety Showcase 2000, August 22, page 3

                                          Peaches Ripening Near Loring, August 29, page 1 & 2

                                           Nematode Sampling and Analysis, August 29, page 7

         

 

          Frecon, J.L. 1999 . Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter  Articles - Fruit Edition

                    Small Fruit Sessions a the N.J. Annual Vegetable Meeting and Trade Show, December 14,  page 6

                    The Garden State Re-Engineering Initiative, November pge 6

                    1999 Year of Adversity for Peach Growers in S.N.J., November 9, pgs 4-5

                    Plum Pox Virus, November 9 pgs 1-2

                    Plant Parasitic Nematodes, September 14, pge 2
                    Fruit Drop on Peaches,  September 14, pge 2

                    Drought Conditions and Irrigation on Peach Trees, August 10, pgs 1-2

                    Haynicz Bros Orchards of Monroeville Wins Governor’s Cup at Peach Festival,  July 27, pge 3

                              New Jersey Peach Festival and Commercial Peach Pak Competition, July 20, pgs 1-2

                              Where to Find the Answers on Peach Statistics, pge 2

                              Peach Variety Evaluation, July 13, pge 2

                              Mounding Peach Trees is Harmful, July 6, pgs 1-3

California Tree Fruit Agreement Annual Report, June 22,  pgs 1-2

Watering Peach Trees,  June 15, Pge 4

Soil and Fertility Information for Fruit Crops, May 4, pge 3

Pollination of Tree Fruit Crops in Southern New Jersey, April 27, pges1-2

Fruit Tree and Vineyard Survey, April 13, pge 2

Peach Tree Hotline,  April 13, pge 2

Fruit and Vineyard Survey, February 10, pge 4

Ag Conservation Assistance Workshop, January 12, pge4.

Small Fruit Publications, January 12, pgs 1-4

         

          Frecon, J.L. 1998 . Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter  Articles - Fruit Edition

                                Results of ’97 Reflective Groundcover Demonstration, January 13, pge 1

                                Don’t Prune Peaches in January, January 13, pge 2

                                Peach Marketing Focus at Tri State Meeting, January 13, pge 2

                                January Small Fruit Educational Programs, January 13, pge 3

                                USDA Fruit Researcher Featured at S. Jersey Fruit Meeting, January 13, pge 3

                                Peach Crop Conditions and Production Notes for SNJ, March 10, pge 4

                                New Publications Available, March 10, pge 7

                                Labor Meeting Contacts, April 7, pge 7

                                Apple Bloom, Pollination, and Fruit Set in S. Jersey, April 14, pge 2

                                Early Thinning of Peaches in S. Jersey, April 14, pge 3

                                California Long Peach Pruning System for S. New Jersey, April 21, pge 4

                                Strawberry Plasticulture Meeting, April 21, pge 7

                                The Perpendicular V Training System for Peaches, May 5, pge 3

                                Diagnostic Services for Fruit Growers, May 12, pge 1

                Why Has Our Peach Crop Been Reduced in Southern New Jersey?, May 19, pge 1

                                Small Trees from Nurserymen for SNJ Growers, May 26, pge 4

                                Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Information Meeting, June 2, pge 6

                                Canadice Grapes in Gloucester & Cumberland County, June 9, pge 2

                                Nematode Management in Peach Orchards in SNJ, June 16, pge 1

                Pruning & Training Non-Bearing Peach Open-Centered Trees, June 16, pge 3

                                Peach Variety & Crop Update in Southern New Jersey, June 23, pge 2

                                Apples and Peaches in Virginia, July 7, pge 1

                                Market News Reports on the Internet, July 14, pge 5

                                Update on Early Maturing Peach Varieties in SNJ, July 14, pge 6

                                Split and Shattered Pits in Peaches, July 14, pge 7

                                Fruit Prices and Movement, July 28, pge 3

                                New Jersey Peach Festival, July 28, pge 6

                Update on Early Mid-Season & Mid-Season Yellow Fleshed Peaches in SNJ, August 18, pge 2

                                Fruit Variety Meeting, August 18, pge 5

                                Fruit Variety Meeting, August 25, pge 4

                                Fruit Variety Meeting, September 1, pge 3

                                Early Fall Apple Maturity in Southern New Jersey, September 1, pge 4

                                1998 Apple Processor Directory, September 8, pge 3

                                Summary of 1998 Peach Season, September 15, pge 4

                                Wooden Bins or Plastic Bins, September 22, pge 2

 

            Frecon, J.L. 1997. Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter Articles – Fruit Edition

Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Growers Field Day, July 1, pge 2

Skin discoloration in Peaches, July 8, pge 2

Cider and Packing House Food Safety, July 8, pge 2

New Jersey Peach Festival, July 8, pge 3

Pesticide Mixing and Evaluation for Compatibility, July 15, pge 1

ReTain for Apple Crop Control in Southern New Jersey, July 22, pge 1

Apple Prices, July 22, pge 2

Very Early and Early Peach Varieties for Southern New Jersey, July 29, pge 2

Peach Marketing, July 29, pge 3

Safety at Harvest Time, August 5, pge 1

Apple Marketing, August 5, pge 3


                                Water Treatment in Peach Hydrocoolers, August 5, pge 3

                                Misbranded Produce, August 12, pge 1

                                Phytophthora Root Rot, August 12, pge 3

                                Market Prices and Conditions for Peaches & Nectarines, August 19, pge 2

                                Price Look Up (PLU) Stickers, August 19, pge 3

                                Jim Friday or Stellar Peaches, August 19, pge 1

                                Apple Maturity and Red Delicious Release Date, September 2, pge 1

                FDA Announces Strategy on Labeling Apples and Other Fruit Juices,

September 2, pge 3

                                Late to Very Late Season Peaches, September 16, pge 5

                                Reflections on the 1997 Peach, October 14, pge 1

                                Pesticide Applicator Information for Fruit Growers, December 16, pge 4

 

Frecon, J. L. 1996 . Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter Articles - Fruit Edition  

New Information for Fruit Growers, April 2, pge 1

Ordering Hives for Pollination, April 2, pge 1-2.

Peach Tree Hotline, April 2, pge 2.

Peach Crop Conditions, April 2, pge 2.

Temperature and General Weather Information in Southern New Jersey, April 2, pge 2.

Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Report, April 2, pge 2.

Changes in Chemical Thinning, April 9, pge 7

Newly Planted Peach Tree Care, April 9, pge 6.


Loans for Disaster Assistance, April 9, pge 6.

New Peach Series from Michigan, April 16, pge 4.

Mound Peach Tree Planting - After Tree Care, April 16, pge 3.

More on Vydate L., April 23, pge 5.

Nematode Sampling and Testing, April 30, pge 4.

Production and Marketing Publications, May 7, pge 2.

California- NJ’s Competition, May 14, pge 4.

Scab Resistant Apples, May 14 pge 3.

Apple Juice Prices, May 21, pge 5.

Peach Pointers, May 28, 7-8.

Peach Thinning, May 28, pge 5

New Peach Sizing Regulations, May 28, pge 1            

Update of Tree Fruit Crop Conditions, June 11, pge 5

Wholesale Buyers Guide Available for N.J. Peaches, June 11 pge 5
Commission Merchants, Dealers, and Brokers List, June 11, pge 6

Which Box to Use for Peaches in New Jersey, June 11, pge 6.

More on Boxes for New Jersey Peaches, 1(13):6.

Gloucester County Growers Asked Not to use Penncap, 1(13):2.

California Peaches and Nectarines, 1(14):3.

Peach Festival, 1(14):4.     

California White Fleshed Peaches, Nectarines, Rootstocks, and Pluots, 1(15):1-2                         

Nut Trees - Budded or Grafted versus Seedling Trees, 1(15): 2

Peach Varieties Before Garnet Beauty, 1(16): 4.

Regional Changed to NJ Peach Festival, 1(16): 6

New Jersey Grain & Forage Journal, 1(17):3                             

Peach Tree Damage from Excessive Soil Moisture and Wind, 1(18):2

Peach Prices Today and Yesterday, 1(18):2

Grower Shipper Competition, 1(18):3

Procedure for Propagating Peach Trees by Semi Hardwood Cuttings, 1(19):3

Yellow Fleshed Peach Varieties, 1(20):2

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Client Consultation Cards 1(20):3

Fuzzless Peach Variety Update, 1(22):1

Apple Maturity, 1(23):1

Pear Maturity Indices, 1(24):1-2

Temperatures and Painted Peach Tree Trunks, 1(30)1

Sentry Peach, 1(30):2

Web Page Information Sites, 1(30):4-5.        

 

Frecon, J.L. 2000. Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter Articles – Landscape, Nursery &Turf

South Jersey Christmas Growers Meeting, June 1; pge 4

 

                                Frecon, J.L. 1999. Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter Articles – Landscape, Nursery &Turf

                                A Conference for Landscape Professionals,November 18, page 3

 

                                Frecon, J.L. 1998 . Plant       Pest Advisory Newsletter Articles – Landscape, Nursery & Turf

                                New RCE Publications for Nurserymen & Landscapers, March 12, pge 5

                                Labor Meeting Contacts, March 26, pge 7    

                                Harvesting & Timber Stand Improvement Program, May 21, pge 3

                                IR-4 Minor Use Report Card – 1998 Update, June 18, pge 5

 


                Frecon, J.L. 1997 . Plant Pest Advisory Newsletter  Articles – Landscape, Nursery & Turf

                Fall and Winter Weed Control, October 23, pge 2

                                Conference on Successful Ideas for Your Landscape Business, October 23, pge 4

                Successful Ideas for Your landscape Business, December 18, pge 3

Frecon, J.L. and R. Belding, 2001. Nectarine Varieties for New Jersey, RCE Fact Sheet, 2 pages

Frecon, J.L. and R Belding, 2001.  Nurseries Marketing Fruit Trees in New Jersey, RCE Fact Sheet, 2 pages

 

Frecon, J.L. and R Belding 2001  Cherry Varieties for New Jersey, RCE Fact Sheet, 4 pages

 

Frecon, J. L. and R. Belding  2001.  White Fleshed Peach Varieties for New Jersey,  RCE Fact Sheet 2 pages.

Frecon, J.L. and R Belding. 2001. Yellow Fleshed Peach Varieties for New Jersey, RCE Fact Sheet., 4 pages

                Willmott, J., Frecon,J. and W Cowgill. 2000  Turfgrass for Orchard and Nursery Floor Management, RCE  Fact Sheet- 4 pages

 

                Belding, R. (editor), Hamilton G., Heckman J., Katz L., Lalancette N., Majek B., Shearer, P. (discipline editors) Frecon J., Polk D., Cowgill W.,  and W. Tietjen (contributing editors).  1197, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 New Jersey Tree Fruit Production Guide.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension Bulletin E002L

 

                Frecon, J.L. 1998. Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations, Research Report #6, Rutgers             Cooperative Extension/NJAES, 28 pages

 

                Frecon, J.L. 1996. Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations, Research Report #5, Rutgers             Cooperative Extension/NJAES, 18 pages

 

                Frecon, J.L. 1994. Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations, Research Report #4, Rutgers             Cooperative Extension/NJAES, 8 pages

 

                Frecon J. L., 1995-1998. Wholesale Buyers Guide for New Jersey Peaches.  Bulletin                          of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Cook College and The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council.                     32 Pages - 9 Editions.                          

 

                Fabian, M.S., and R.H. Bruch, J.L. Frecon, J. Giamarese, H.H. Heinrich, R.L. Lee, W.R. Roberts, R.W. VanVranken. 1993  Agricultural Managment Practices for Farmer-To-Consumer Direct Marketing on Farms in New Jersey.  3rd ed. Cook College NJAES's/Rutgers Cooperative Extension Bulletin. 11 pages.

 

                Frecon, J. L. 1993.  Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Evaluations. Rutgers Cooperative Extension/NJAES. Research Report #3, 14 pages.

 

                Frecon, J.L.1992.Peaches, Nectarines and Apricots. Rutgers Cooperative Extension/NJAES Research Report #2, 36 pages.

 

                Ballaire,J. Ford, R. Frecon,J.L.  Neary,P,. Infante–Casella, M., and L. Hughes 1990 – 2000 Annual Reports of  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County.

 

                Frecon J.L. 1991. Peach and Nectarine Cultivar Research in Southern New Jersey                                  County   Bulletin, 31 pages.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1991. Gloucester County Peach Growers with Retail Outlets.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Information Sheet. 1 Page.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1988. Plant Bugs on Peaches and Nectarines.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County Fruit Information Sheet.  4 Pages.

 


                Polk D., Springer J. K., and J. L. Frecon. 1988. New Jersey Apples, SafetyQuestions Answered.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County Fruit Information Sheet.  3 Pages.

 

                                Frecon J. L. 1987. Determining the Value of a Fruit Tree.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of    Gloucester County, Information Fact Sheet.  5 Pages.

 

           Frecon J. L. 1987 to 1996. Nursery and Plant Grower Agribusiness News - 12 Newsletters average 4 pages.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1987. Nectarine Varieties for the Northeast.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County Information Fact Sheet.  3 Pages.

 

                Springer J. K., and J. L. Frecon. 1987. Peach Bacterial Spot, 1987 Disease Control Experiments.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Pathology, Bulletin 114.  Page 34.

 

                Springer J. K., and J. L. Frecon. 1987. Peach Fumigation Tests, 1987 Disease Control Experiments. New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Pathology, Bulletin 114.  Page 36.

 

                Springer J. K., and J. L. Frecon. 1987. Peach Nematicide Tests, 1987 Disease Control Experiments.                New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Pathology, Bulletin 114.  Page 37.

 

                Frecon J. L., Springer J. K., and J. Metzen. 1987. Peach Nematode Survey of Orchards in New Jersey. 1987 Disease Control Experiments.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Plant                 Pathology, Bulletin 114. Page 37.

 

                Frecon J. L., and J. K. Springer. 1987. Nectarines Fruit Evaluation for Defects of Sunglo and Redgold. 1987 Disease Control Experiments.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Pathology, Bulletin 114.  Pages 39-40.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1986. List of Nurseries Selling Old Apple and/or Fruit Tree Varieties.  Rutgers    Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Information Sheet. 1 Page.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1986. Procedure for Propagating Peach Trees by Semi-Hardwood Cuttings.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Information Sheet.  2 Pages.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1985. Selecting Fruit Tree Varieties for Garden Centers.  The Plant Press Newsletter. 1(4):5.

 

                                Frecon, J. L. 1985. Nursery Working Group Formed. The Plant Press Newsletter 1(3):2.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1985. Self Rooted Peach Tree Report.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Information Sheet.  2 Pages.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1985. Review of Time of Pruning and Its Effect on Peach Tree Development in New Jersey.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Information Sheet.  3 Pages.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1985. Ornamental Pears for New Jersey.  The Plant Press Newsletter 1:1-2.

 

                Hopfinger A., and J. L. Frecon. 1985. New Jersey Apple Varieties - CES FS094.  Cooperative Extension Service, Cook College, Rutgers University.  8 Pages.

 


                Hopfinger A., and J. L. Frecon. 1985. New Jersey Peach and Nectarine Varieties - CES FS095.  Cooperative Extension Service, Cook College, Rutgers University. 8 Pages.

 

                Frecon J. L., and L. Miller. 1985-1996. Wholesale Buyers Guide for New Jersey Peaches.  Bulletin of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Cook College and The New Jersey Peach Promotion Council.  32 Pages - 6 Editions.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1985. Gloucester County Apple Growers with Retail Outlets. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Information Sheet. 1 Page.

 

                Frecon J. L., and J. K. Springer. 1984. Peach Fusicoccum Canker. Disease Control Experiments on Ornamental, Turf, Vegetable, Fruit, Field, and Forage Crops.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station  Plant Pathology, Bulletin 111.  Page 88.

 

                Frecon J. L. and J. K. Springer. 1984. Peach Nematode Control. Disease Control Experiments on Ornamental, Turf, Vegetable, Fruit, Field, and Forage Crops.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station  Plant Pathology, Bulletin 111.  Pages 89-90.

 

                Frecon J. K. and J. K. Springer. 1984. Peach Cytospora Canker.  1984 Disease Control Experiments on Ornamental, Turf, Vegetable, Fruit, Field, and Forage Crops.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Pathology, Bulletin 111. Page 87.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1983. A Computerized Informational Pricing Program for New Jersey Peaches.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, Fruit Fact Sheet.  1 Page.

 

                Frecon J. L. 1983. Procedure for Propagating Self-Rooted Peach Trees. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County Fruit Fact Sheet.  1 Page

 

                Frecon J. L., Springer J. K., and E. Varney. 1983. Peach Decline - Mood's Gloucester County, Results              of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Report No.4. Page 21.

 

                Frecon J. L., Springer J. K., and E. Varney. 1983. Peach Decline - Reuter's Gloucester County.  Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Report No.4.  Page 21.

 

 

                Springer J. K., Frecon J. L., Varney E., and L. Miller. 1983. Peach Fumigation-Lucca.  Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Report No. 4.Page 22.

 

                Springer, J. K., Varney E., Frecon J. L., and D. Polk. 1983. Apple-Development of Fungicide Tolerant Strains.  Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Report No.4.  Page 19.

 

                Springer J. K., Varney E., Frecon J. L., and D. Polk. 1983. Apple Scab Monitoring.Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Report No. 4. Page 19.

 

Frecon J. L. (Contributing Editor) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989,1990,1991, 1992, 1993 Commercial Tree Fruit Production Recommendations for New Jersey. Rutgers Extension Bulletin  E002E.


                                Frecon J. L. 1982-1995. Fruit Agribusiness News - 84 Newsletters averaging 6 pages. Editor.                           

 

                Frecon J. L., and J. K. Springer. 1982. Peach Frost Protection - Gloucester County.  Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Report No.3. Page 31.

 

                Majek B., and J. L. Frecon. 1982. Tree Fruit Weed Control - Gloucester County. Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Report No. 3.  Page 31.

 

                Majek B., Langlois R., and J. L. Frecon. 1982. Tree Fruit Weed Control -Gloucester County. Results of Rutgers Research and Development Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Report No.3.  Pages 57-59.

 

Media Productions or Publications

 

The Following Programs were developed by me and a script outline furnished to the Director.

 

"Marketing Eastern Peaches" KYW-TV Farm, Home, and Garden. 1990.

"Propagating Fruit Trees" KYW-TV Farm, Home, and Garden. 1990.

"Summer Pruning Peach and Apples" KYW-TV Farm, Home, and Garden. 1990.

"Food Safety"  WSNJ, July 31, 1990. Script proposed and utilized in interview.

"Selecting Peaches" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1988.

"Nectarines" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1988.

"Integrated Pest Management in Orchards" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden. 1987.                  

"Antique Apples" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden. 1986.

"Apple Juice" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1986.

"Planting Fruit Trees" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1986.

"Seedless Table Grapes" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1985.

"Cherries for the Home Garden" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1985.

"Apricots for the Home Garden" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1985.

"Nectarines for the Home Garden" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden. 1985.

"Growing Fruit in Containers" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1984.

"Buying Trees and Shrubs by Mail" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden. 1984.

"Nut Trees for New Jersey" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1983.

"Integrated Pest Management in Tree Fruit" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden. 1983.

"Fruit Tree Pollination" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1983.

"Peach Tree Propagation" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and Garden.  1982.

"Peach Tree Decline and the Gloucester County Extension Program" KYW-TV, Farm, Home, and                                    Garden.  1982.

"Market and Agricultural Reports for Eyewitness News" KYW-TV Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1983                                             to 1994. (Approximately 71 reports)  (I set up shows, locations, and interviewed on my topics by reporter -                                     Gary Geers).

 

Frecon J. (1989) National County Agricultural Agents Meeting, Rutgers                                                                 Cooperative Extension.  Wrote script and made many of slides.

 

Frecon, J.L. and V.Abbatiello. Video on the New Jersey Peach Industry

                40 minutes. (Wrote and Directed).

 

Computer Programs.

 

                Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County Web Page - http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/rutgers/ - Provided input on development and contributing editor.

Electronic Peach Price Information Program 1983-1988

Provided Input on Peach Industry to Develop Program.

Implemented and Delivered Program to Growers in Gloucester, Salem, and                                        Cumberland County.  Helped Run Program.


An Expert System for Selecting Peach and Nectarine Cultivars by R.M. Crassweller,                                           V. Esh, J.W. Travis.  Provided data for many of the cultivars.

 

Plant Patents - Issue Dates

Written by J.L. Frecon and issued to other individuals.

 

1993 United States Patent No  8   Laurol Cultivar - Peach

1989 United States Patent No. 7069 DeMarco Cultivars - Peach.

1988 United States Patent No. 7063 Ginger Gold Cultivar - Apple.

1987 United States Patent No. 6828 Harman Cultivar - Peach.

1987 United States Patent No. 6827 Clendining Cultivar - Peach.

1983 United States Patent No. 5123 - NJ F-2 - Peach.

1982 United States Patent No. 4908 Spur Apple - Frecon Cultivar.

1982 United States Patent No. 4800 Spur type Cortland Apple - La Mont Cultivar.

1981 United States Patent No. 4793 Spur Type Red Rome Apple - Peach Valley  Cultivar.

1980 United States Patent No. 4740 Apple tree - NJ 49 Cultivar.

1980 United States Patent No. 4572 NJ 260 Peach Cultivar.

1980 United States Patent No. 4731 Apple Tree Goldensheen - No. 2 Cultivar.

1980 United States Patent No. 4575 Krieger Rhubarb.

1979 United States Patent No. 4383 Spur Type McIntosh Apple.

1979 United States Patent No. 4383 Mutation of Summerland Red McIntosh -

Dewar Cultivar.

 

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