Cherry growers cautiously optimistic
By Craig W. Anderson After a pandemic, economic malaise, mandated masking, social distancing all driven by a virus, the 2021 cherry crop could provide a much needed emotional and financial […]
San Joaquin County walnut harvest could set a new record
By Craig W. Anderson Walnuts are an ancient crop, harvested by the Greeks, Romans and English centuries ago and the hardy nut tree keeps on producing today despite extreme summer […]
“Topsy turvy” 2019 was better for ag than 2018
By Vicky Boyd Despite a $49 million dip in fruit and nut crop values, San Joaquin County’s overall 2019 farmgate worth was $2,617,815,000, a 0.91% increase over the nearly […]
Value of SJ County ag explored in new report
By Craig W. Anderson Farmers, politicians, rural residents and Farm Bureau understand that the value of San Joaquin County’s agriculture extends far beyond just the worth of the crops […]
Challenges for cherry growers as harvest nears
By Craig W. Anderson 2019 was not, by any measure, a good or even a decent year for the San Joaquin County cherry crop. Due to drought-busting rains, it […]
Supply chain strong thanks to farmers
ALTHOUGH THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic has brought many everyday activities to a screeching halt and prompted a statewide shelter in place, the show must go on for agriculture. The U.S. Department […]
