COVID, water, regulations challenge us
by David Strecker, SJFB President March brings us to the one year anniversary of COVID-19. The only thing more troubling than dealing with this for 12 months now is the […]
SJ County behind on ag COVID vaccinations workers
By Vicky Boyd Although San Joaquin County held its first vaccination clinic for essential agricultural workers recently at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, industry leaders say they remain frustrated at […]
ARB approves faster burning phase-out
By Vicky Boyd The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved an aggressive proposal recently that would end open-air burning of nearly all agricultural material in eight San Joaquin Valley counties […]
PG&E changes time-of-use rates
By Craig W. Anderson PG&E’s changes to time-of-use (TOU) periods for electric rates and new customers will face new rate schedules. The plans will change and how farmers use energy […]
Winegrape growers endured many challenges in 2020
By Vicky Boyd San Joaquin County winegrape growers endured a wild ride during the 2020 season, marked by low yields, low prices, high expenses, smoky skies and a pandemic. But […]
Warm winters bring challenges for walnuts and other crops
By Craig W. Anderson Farmers planning to plant new walnut orchards – and working in their current orchards – will probably need to consider ways to cope with an expected […]
An Alternative Compliance Program For ILRP In The Delta
Learn about a new EASIER way to complete your paperwork and compliance with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). The Regional Water Board has approved the Fish Friendly Farming (FFF) […]
What’s happening to our republic?
By David Strecker, SJFB President Each day in grammar school we would begin the day with the pledge of allegiance. When meetings and assemblies are held, we say that same […]
On-farm wells must be tested for nitrates and nitrites
By Vicky Boyd Beginning this year, landowners with on-farm domestic wells on agricultural land will have to test them for nitrates and nitrites and report the results to the state […]
Governor’s proposed budget includes new spending from surplus
Includes proposal for increased pesticide mill assessment By Vicky Boyd Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that some feared would hurt state finances, Gov. Gavin Newsom in January released a robust $227 […]
