The new generation of young farmers expects to overcome major barriers to their success in agriculture, according to a freshly released national survey. Young farmers expect to tackle barriers including access to land, affordable health care, and mounting student loan debt in their quest to farm. However, the 2017 National Young Farmer Survey says…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Censured Madera County DA Tells Supervisors “You Can’t Fire Me”
MADERA (KMJ) — The District Attorney of Madera County has branded his censuring by the Board of Supervisors as “a political witch-hunt.” The motion received unanimous support Monday morning inside Madera County Government Center Monday. The text attributed “offensive, degrading, and/or sexually suggestive comments” as well as “frequent outbursts of anger and inappropriate behavior” to…… MORE
Trump’s Promise: Tax Cuts by Christmas
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H-2A Minimum Wage for Guest Workers Likely to Rise in California and Other States
The minimum wage for H-2A guest workers is likely to rise in several states during 2018. The National Ag Statistics Service surveys the prevailing wages of field and livestock workers in different regions across the country. The NASS calculations are normally adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor in December as the Adverse Effect…… MORE
Search Continues for Teen Missing In Yosemite National Park
(KMJ) – Crews inside Yosemite National Park continue to search for a missing Santa Barbara teenager. Park officials say 18-year old Gerardo Cruz Hernandez (pictured above) was last seen on Wednesday morning in Santa Barbara. But his car was found later that day in the Glacier Point area of the park. The Hispanic teen is …… MORE
‘Dogs Dump Boise St. 28-17
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Jeff Tedford era is off to better than expected start. MUCH BETTER THAN EXPECTED. Fresno State downed rival #23 Boise State on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium 28-17 in front of a rowdy crowd of more than 31,000. The Bulldogs first win over a ranked opponent in 13 years means the Milk…… MORE
Shortage of Real Christmas Trees Reported by Lot Owners
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Hundreds Killed in Egypt Mosque Attack
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New UCSF Study Finds Sugar Industry Suppressed Evidence 50 Years Ago Of Sucrose Risks
[Photo: UCSF] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A new study finds the sugar industry suppressed evidence 50 years ago of the health risks of sucrose. The UC San Francisco study published in PLOS Biology shows the sugar trade group pulled plug on research in the late 60’s when it pointed to negative health effects of sugar in…… MORE
Fresno PD’s Operation Christmas – Fighting Holiday Crime
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are rolling out their Operation Christmas presence — fighting holiday crime in the city. Masses of holiday shoppers create a perfect target for criminals but Fresno Police, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol will now be watching. Chief Jerry Dyer has kicked off the…… MORE
