Many provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire this year. The American Farm Bureau says that adds a big task to the Congressional to-do list including an update to the tax code. Many of those expiring provisions provide important relief for farm families. AFBF Associate Economist Samantha Ayoub says…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2025
Woman Dies Days After Being Shot by Fresno Police While Allegedly Holding Knife to Bystander
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A woman has died after being shot by a Fresno police officer while allegedly holding a knife to an innocent bystander. Fresno police say 39-year-old Joanna Lopez died on Friday, April 18. The incident happened on April 10 at the FAX Transit Center on Blackstone near Shields Avenue in Central Fresno. A…… MORE
Farm Bankruptcies Climbing in 2025
Farm bankruptcies grew 55% from 2023 to 2024 and are trending even higher this year. Farmers are continuing to struggle with low prices for their agricultural commodities and the high costs of inputs needed to grow those crops. Bloomberg says unpredictable tariffs, immigration overhauls, federal programs being cut, and frozen USDA funding are now part…… MORE
Tip Leads to Buried Body in Kingsburg
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators have uncovered the body of a man who was reported missing over five years ago in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the remains of Miguel Alonso Garcia were found on a property in Kingsburg near 6th and Clarkson avenues on Tuesday. According to authorities, locals refer…… MORE
Merced Firefighter Loses Foot In Accident, Works Toward Recovery
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — When a Merced firefighter first got his training, he didn’t know he would one day become his own patient. Rhett Avant was riding his motorcycle to work on Friday when he crashed. “I was coming around a corner and my tires broke loose on my motorcycle,” said Avant. “I moved and…… MORE
111th Clovis Rodeo Officially Kicking Off
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to get your cowboy hat and boots on! The 111th Clovis Rodeo is officially kicking off Wednesday in Old Town Clovis. The night will start with the Xtreme Bulls Competition. After, a special check presentation will be held for the bull riding champion, followed by a Tucker Wetmore concert. …… MORE
Over 160 New Trees Planted In Fresno For Earth Day
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Planting for future generations on Earth Day. Dozens gathered along Barstow Avenue in northeast Fresno to plant 162 new trees. The area was previously cleared out, leaving space for something new. “Earth Day is a good way to galvanize people and remind people how important it is to have things as…… MORE
Man, 31, Dies After Being Hit By 2 Vehicles in Fresno County, Says CHP
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after authorities say he was hit by two cars in Fresno County. The California Highway Patrol says it happened at about 8:30 pm Monday on Manning Avenue, east of Englehart Avenue. Officers say the man was walking eastbound on Manning when he was hit by a…… MORE
Restoring American Shipbuilding
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative took targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s acts, policies, and practices to dominate maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. These actions come after a year-long Section 301 investigation. “Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of commerce,” says USTR Jamieson…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for April 22nd
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