SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Hurst Fire burning in Los Angeles County as extreme fire weather continues in Southern California. In a news release, Gov. Newsom…… MORE
Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southern California
(KMJ/KFSN/AP) At least two people are dead and many more are injured as several fires continue to burn across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions. Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles. The Eaton Fire — which…… MORE
Farmer Outlook Drifts Lower
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December Farmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producers’ weaker perspective on current conditions in U.S. agriculture and their farms, with the Index of Current Conditions falling 13 points to 100. Although it…… MORE
Uncle Harry’s Reopens After Car Crash into Store, Announces Return to Fig Garden Village
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Uncle Harry’s Bagelry near Fresno State reopened Tuesday days after an SUV crashed into it leaving several people hurt. Police say the sandal of the woman behind the wheel got stuck on the accelerator pedal as she pulled into a parking spot at the location on Cedar and Shaw. Investigators say…… MORE
Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery At Fresno Shoe Store
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for two people who robbed a southeast Fresno shoe store and pepper-sprayed one of the workers. It happened just before 11 am Monday at WSS on Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Chestnut. Officers say a man grabbed several jackets and pants and headed for the front door. A woman…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report on Dairy & Beef Markets for Tuesday, January 7
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Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Deadline Extended
The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. The Farm Service Agency is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Market Assistance for Specialty Crops Program and extending the MASC application deadline to this Friday, January 10th. Meanwhile, FSA also reminds specialty crop…… MORE
1st Person Dies of Bird Flu in the US
KMJ/KFSN) – The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed…… MORE
Sheep Industry Offers Lots of Education
The American Lamb Board’s 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations. They’re encouraging producers to begin planning their year by discovering more about several upcoming opportunities, including six targeted grazing workshops on the 2025 schedule. The rapid development of utility-scale…… MORE
Firefighters Sharpening Skills With Training Sessions In Fowler
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County firefighters are working to sharpen their skills as they prepare for real-life scenarios. On Sunday, firefighters from CAL FIRE Fresno, Fresno County Fire and the City of Selma gathered in Fowler to go over different emergency drills. “We’re focusing on first instructional firefighting skills and scenarios command control,…… MORE
