…agriculture industry and other areas. Class 44 Fellows: • Matthew Altman, Altman Plants, Vista • Jose Arriaga, Department of Agriculture, San Diego • John Chandler, Chandler Farms, Selma • Gabe…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…State Water Resources Control Board; Karla Nemeth; California Natural Resources Agency; Marvin Meyers, Meyers Farming; Joe MacIlvaine, Paramount Farming; John Sweigard, Merced Irrigation District and Kris Beal, Vineyard Team. “With…
OAN Program Helps California Farmers
…2006 Arctic Cat vehicle was stolen in Sutter County. Other missing items this year include John Deer Gators, trailers, metal pipes, fertilizer and just about anything you can imagine. But…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…Court ruling in the battle between the estate of landowner Coy Koontz, Sr., and the St. Johns River Water Management District. The case stemmed from Koontz’s plan to develop 3.7…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding House Defeat of the Farm Bill
…working with them as we regroup and move forward. We also appreciate House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) for working with the Agriculture Committee leadership to bring the bill to the…
Boehner Comments on Farm Bill
House Speaker John Boehner defends his decision to change his position on the Farm Bill. Click to hear his comment….
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
It’s a bump up for the House’s version of the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Speaker John Boehner gives the bill his…
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved its version of an immigration bill, but there is still a long road ahead. The House Speaker, John Boehner (R-Ohio), has had some discouraging comments…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…bill so that specialty crop producers can get back to what they do best: growing high-quality fruits and vegetables for America and the world,” said John Keeling, National Potato Council…
House Farm Bill Markup
…year. Speaker John Boehner of Ohio opposed the program, saying it was “Soviet-style.” Meanwhile, Chairman Frank Lucas discussed the point of bipartisan cooperation during his opening statements. He said the…
AgNeTVideo: Trefethen Solar Project
…fuels in their trucks and tractors, recycling winery wastewater for irrigation, and other methods. John Ruel is the winery’s C.O.O. and Director of Viticulture and Enology. “We have a fantastic…
Using Solar Energy to Power Winery
…Vineyards was already know for it’s environmentally- friendly practices, like using biodiesel fuels in their trucks and tractors, recycling winery wastewater for irrigation, and other methods. John Ruel is the…
Napa Wine Event Promotes Agriculture
…taste of their favorite wines. John Ruel is the President of Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Director of Viticulture and Enology at Trefethen Winery. “Absolutely, you know, one of the things…
AgNeTVideo: Napa’s Afternoon in the Vineyards
John Ruel talks about the “Afternoon in the Vineyards” event by Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Vintners. John Ruel is the President of Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Director of Viticulture…