The American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit are looking for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. This national business competition, now in its ninth year, showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Farm Bureau is offering $165,000…… MORE
16th Annual International Female Ride Day – This Saturday
(KMJ) – On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Central Valley female riders join participants in a worldwide synchronized women’s ride that takes place in over 120 Countries and six continents. This 16th Annual International Female Ride Day highlights female motorcycle riders, their growing interest in Powersports, accelerates kinship, and enables and empowers women through motorcycling. Riders…… MORE
California’s Population Shrinks, Again
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s population shrinks, again. The state population declined 0.3% last year, losing 117, 552 residents between Jan. of 2021 and 2022, according to the State’s Department of Finance. California’s total population is now 39,185,605 residents. Most counties lost population, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange. Population growth remained strong in…… MORE
Farmers Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, American agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions fell more than 4% from 2019 to 2020. The recent Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks shows ag represents only 10% of total U.S. emissions, much lower than other economic sectors. Farm Bureau economists analyzed the EPA data and found that total…… MORE
Former Bulldog and NFL Star Arrested for DUI in Idaho
(KMJ) – Lorenzo Neal, former Fresno State and National Football League star, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 51-year-old was taken into custody Saturday in Garden City, Idaho on DUI charges. This is the second DUI arrest for Neal, who had he Bulldog jersey number retired by Fresno…… MORE
Reward Offered for Tips in Murder of Kings County Woman
(KMJ) – The family of a South Valley woman hopes a new reward prompts someone to come forward with information on the murder of a loved one. Here are the details, as released by the California Highway Patrol: April 7, 2020, at approximately 2:13 p.m., the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) personnel located and…… MORE
Cat House On the Kings Holds Spring Open House 30 Year Celebration
(KMJ) – The Cat House on The Kings is celebrating their 30th anniversary. For 30 years, non profit located along the Kings River in Parlier has been saving cat lives and making human family lives better. Now, the Cat House on the Kings is getting ready to celebrate during Saturday’s Spring Open House. The Spring…… MORE
California to Expand Medi-Cal to Eligible Adults 50+, Regardless of Immigration Status.
SACRAMENTO – Starting on May 1, Medi-Cal, California’s health coverage program for low-income individuals and families, is extending eligibility for full coverage to more than 185,000 individuals who are 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status. “We’re delivering concrete results for Californians, continuing to fulfill the promise of a Healthy California for All,…… MORE
Rising Meat Prices Will Test Consumer Demand
U.S. consumer demand for meat at the retail level remains exceptionally strong despite rising prices caused by increased production costs and supply chain challenges. A new CoBank report says that may change soon. Once the full effect of increased costs of producer price inflation shows up in the retail meat case, demand will get tested.…… MORE
Adventure Church to File Lawsuit Against City of Fresno Over Tower Theatre
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Adventure Church sends e-mail, Wednesday, announcing the organization’s intent to file lawsuit against City of Fresno and other entities over the sale of Tower Theatre. On April 21, 2022, Fresno City council voted to purchase the Tower Theatre, despite the likelihood of a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Council voted 4-3 in favor…… MORE
