October provided a surprising pre-election bounce in farmer sentiment as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 115, 27 points above the September index. The biggest driver of the sentiment improvement was an increase in producers’ confidence in the future. The Future Expectations Index jumped 30 points to 124. The Current Conditions Index…… MORE
Lame-Duck Farm Bill Will be Difficult
While the lame-duck session of Congress represents one last chance at a farm bill, industry experts say it would require compromise on a number of tricky issues. Farm Policy News says it would require House and Senate leaders to agree on spending in quite a few important areas. One report says Senate Ag Committee Chair…… MORE
Residents in Sanger Advised to Shelter in Place Due to Ammonia Leak
SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — Residents near Pitman Farms in Sanger are being asked to shelter in place due to an ammonia leak. Crews have been at the facility on North and Academy avenues throughout the morning. Officials say that nearby residents may smell ammonia in the air. They added that you should turn off any air…… MORE
Fresno Police Announce 2 Arrests of Homicide Suspects
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Police have announced arrests for two separate outstanding homicide cases. Fresno Police held a news conference on the two arrests at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Detectives have arrested 34-year-old Gerrick Franklin for the murder of 33-year-old Tyler Hamon. Hamon was shot and killed last Friday inside an apartment at the Windscape…… MORE
18-Year-Old Killed In Car Crash On Highway 41 In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators are looking into whether drugs or alcohol played a role in a crash that killed an 18-year-old in Fresno County. It happened after 9 pm Sunday on Highway 41 and Mountain View Avenue. The California Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old man was speeding in a Camaro northbound on Highway…… MORE
CDFA Promotes Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture making available $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program. According to a CDFA news release, this program supports the development, demonstration and adoption of effective and economically viable alternative management practices. The CDFA goes on to say the program addresses…… MORE
Fresno Police’s SWAT Team Recognized for 50 Years of Service
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police Department’s SWAT team is being recognized for 50 years of service. Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Force gathered with interim police chief Mindy Casto at Thursday’s council meeting to receive a special commendation. Officers say they pride themselves on taking part in long and often difficult training sessions…… MORE
Man Shot and Killed at Apartment Complex in NE Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man shot and killed at apartment complex overnight in northwest Fresno is identified. Details were released during a press conference Friday afternoon. Police said the shooting was reported shortly after midnight Friday at the Windscape Apartments on Nees near Poplar Avenue. Officers arrived to find bullet holes in the front…… MORE
Could Biden Declare Shaver Lake a National Monument? Activist group Unite the Parks called on President Joe Biden to transform 1.4 million acres of Sierra National Forest land into a national monument, and it has the backing of three state lawmakers from the Valley. But three local county supervisors wrote to the president, warning him…… MORE
CA Voters Consider Controversial Vacation Homes Tax in Iconic Lake Tahoe Area
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Owners of vacation homes in Northern California’s South Lake Tahoe could face a significant tax increase if voters in the mountain resort town approve a measure on Tuesday’s ballot that pits affordable housing against private property rights. South Lake Tahoe, which sits on the shores of the iconic alpine lake, has…… MORE
