Labor, shipping issues cloud 2021 harvest
By Craig W. Anderson Some crops are still being harvested in San Joaquin County, others are being processed and packing sheds are filling up with product. What to expect from […]
Winegrape industry struggles with labor
By Craig W. Anderson Besides COVID and water issues, San Joaquin County’s wineries have been dealing with a labor shortage throughout 2020 and 2021. “The labor shortage of qualified workers […]
SJFB endorses Larry Elder, gubinatorial candidates answer questions
The San Joaquin Farm Bureau Farmers United PAC encourages a YES vote on recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom. SJFB contacted the candidates for the 2021 Recall Election with questions concerning issues […]
Labor issues force producers to explore technology options
By Vicky Boyd As labor availability continues to tighten and costs climb ever higher, growers are increasingly looking to mechanization and automation to offset manpower. And their challenges haven’t been […]
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 […]
