National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting new companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. In turn, that will help advance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew calls the “backbone of rural America.” By investing in innovative, economically sustainable solutions, the…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2025
Fresno City Councilmembers Introduce Proposal Aimed At Managing Smoke Shops
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This week, a proposed smoke shop plan will be introduced to the Fresno City Council, aimed at eliminating the sale of illegal products and improving neighborhood safety and security. “We are taking action by introducing this ordinance to protect our vulnerable communities,” said Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza. He represents District…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 11
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Listen to KMJ for the latest developments on the tariff tiff between the US and Canada. President Donald Trump announced plans to double expected tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada in retaliation for Ontario’s 25% tariffs on electricity.… MORE
California Campsites Could Soon Close Amid Federal Spending Freeze
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Nearly 4,000 campsites across 18 federally funded national forests are in jeopardy of closing this summer. According to a recent New York Times article, the U.S. Forest Service is planning massive cuts after President Trump put a hold on federal spending and ordered staff reductions. “I mean, there’s going to…… MORE
Consumers Worry About Tariffs and Food Prices
Grocery stores and gas pumps are important inflation indicators. While inflationary concerns have been persistent in recent years, the back and forth regarding tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the tariffs on Chinese goods, have prompted additional concerns about prices. Results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey find most consumers across…… MORE
2 Men Dead After Falling Off Boat at Millerton Lake Are Identified
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified the two men who died at Millerton Lake on Friday morning. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 83-year-old Dennis Penner and 81-year-old Daniel Trapp were on a boat at the lake around 10 a.m. It’s unclear how but both men ended up in the water, leaving their empty…… MORE
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno man has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor Court documents show between November 2021 and March 2022, 34-year-old Peter Yang communicated with a 15-year-old victim in Missouri on the gaming platform Among Us, and then through Discord and FaceTime calls. He coerced the victim into creating and…… MORE
Josh Allen Scores Monster $330M Contract
Buffalo Bills post on X The Buffalo Bills and 2024 NFL MVP QB Josh Allen have reached an agreement on a new deal that will keep him in Buffalo through 2030, the team announced Sunday. Allen, 29, and the Bills agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $330 million, with $250 million guaranteed. It’s the…… MORE
CAL FIRE Offers Prevention Advice Ahead Of Fire Season
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Green grass will soon turn brown and become a fire hazard to nearby homes and businesses. “Fire can travel through that a lot faster, and it produces a lot of heat that sometimes we can be close to,” said Fresno County CAL FIRE spokesman, Gary Couch. Grass is fuel to…… MORE
