New SJFB officers outline issues facing ag at Annual Meeting
By Vicky Boyd Surrounded by reminders of years past, more than 200 members and guests celebrated the San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s 110th Annual Meeting recently at the San Joaquin County […]
Numerous days over 100 degrees creating challenges for 2024
By Vicky Boyd Faced with triple-digit temperatures for much of July, county agricultural producers scrambled to reduce heat stress and keep their crops, animals and workers safe. But some admitted […]
Almond report is good news for SJ County growers
By Craig W. Anderson The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates the California almond crop to be 2.80 billion pounds which is a 7% decrease from May’s Subjective Forecast. […]
SJ County ag, FFA programs continue excellent education
By Craig W. Anderson California’s high schools are in the midst of a renaissance in career and technical education to prepare students with the skills needed to acquire high-wage jobs […]
Lockeford Grange has rebirth and looking to grow
By Vicky Boyd The National Grange harkens back to an era long before cell phones and social media when neighbors and families met to discuss the latest issues and possibly […]
Our times are changing
By Les Strojan, SJFB President Willie Mays dies, Donald Trump is shot and we take our food supply for granted. Willie Mays reminds us of the good times in the […]
