Wine Enthusiast names Michael David 2020 Winery of the Year
By Craig W. Anderson “With ripe and bold style, Michael David Winery is our American Winery of the Year,” announced Wine Enthusiast and Kevin Phillips, vice president of operations for […]
Organizations hope to create action in the wake of a disastrous fire season
By Elisabeth Watkins Ranchers and landowners are increasingly turning to organizations and lobbying agencies in hopes to create action from lawmakers in the wake of a disastrous fire season. California’s […]
State continues tunnel push with no public input
By Vicky Boyd The California Department of Water Resources continues to fast-track plans to build a single tunnel to move water from north to south under the Delta and […]
Crazy 2020 events reflecting in harvest
By Craig W. Anderson Some crops are still being harvested in San Joaquin County, others are in the shed, but what to expect from the 2020 harvest will be […]
Legislation expands ag worker benefits
By Vicky Boyd Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed two bills expanding worker benefits that could hit producers with as few as five employees in the pocketbook. “It’s just more […]
Special enrollment period for small businesses underway
By KeenanDirect What is the Small Business Special Enrollment Period? Employers can enroll in Small Group plans at any time of the year as long as at least 70% of […]
Good participation in SJFB drive-thru annual meeting
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the San Joaquin Farm Bureau was unable to hold its typical Annual Meeting, so staff and volunteers had to think creatively and held a very […]
Prop 15 would be a huge burden on agriculture
By Vicky Boyd The average California farmer or rancher paid $17,299 in property taxes in 2017, the highest average of any state that year, according to the 2017 Census of […]
SJFB Endorses 2020 candidates and urges vote against Prop. 19
By Vicky Boyd The San Joaquin Farm Bureau has endorsed two incumbents and two newcomers for the November general election as well as opposed Proposition 19, which would expand […]
Coronavirus impacts beef industry
By Craig W. Anderson The COVID pandemic hit the U.S. meat packing plants, reducing their beef-processing capacity that affected ranchers, supplies, prices and consumers. “There wasn’t a problem with […]