The California Department of Food and Agriculture is extending the application period for the 2022 Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program. According to a CDFA announcement, grant applications are now being accepted until August 15th. The grant program was funded through the 2021 California general fund budget. Funding will make it possible…… MORE
Fresno County Confirms Its First Case of Monkeypox
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirms its first case of Monkeypox. “Although the risk of monkeypox is low based on the information available, the FCDPH encourages everyone to assess their own risk for Monkeypox by considering the ways in which it can be spread and modifying activities that may put them…… MORE
2 Suspects In Deadly California 7-Eleven Robberies In Jail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two men arrested Friday in connection with a series of deadly robberies at Southern California 7-Eleven stores are now in jail, authorities said Saturday. The Santa Ana Police Department released the booking photos of Malik Patt and Jason Payne, both of Los Angeles. Police said Patt, 20, is believed to…… MORE
CoBank Report On Current and Future Ag Economic Conditions
A number of factors are sending up red flags about slowing economic activity and a potential oncoming recession. A CoBank report says inflation is the largest red flag, and the Fed is ready to raise rates until it believes inflation has been controlled. “Warehouse and inventory costs are still rising at near-peak levels, and transportation…… MORE
3 Killed In Indiana Mall; Passerby Shoots Gunman
GREENWOOD, Ind. (KMJ/AP) — Three people were killed, and two others hurt after a man with a rifle opened fire in an Indiana food court Sunday evening, Greenwood Police say. Greenwood Police Department Chief Jim Ison says an armed civilian who was in the crowd shot and killed the gunman. Officers were called out to…… MORE
Murder Trial of Missing Cal Poly Student Begins in Monterey County
(KMJ) – The body of Kristin Smart has never been found. But, the last person seen with her at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 26 years ago is set to stand trail for her death. It comes more than a year after 45 year old Paul Flores was arrested on murder charges. His father, 81…… MORE
U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Import Value Outpaces Volume Growth
In fiscal year 2021, the value of U.S. fruit and vegetable imports rose to a record level. That record is projected to rise another 9% in FY 2022, October–September, to $42.6 billion, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Import volumes are also expected to grow 3% in 2022 to 29.4 million metric tons. This would…… MORE
Ivana Trump, First Wife of Former President Donald Trump, Dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Ivana Trump, who formed half of a publicity power couple in the 1980s as the first wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of his oldest children, has died in New York City, her family announced Thursday. She was 73. “I am very saddened to inform all of those that…… MORE
DNA Leads To Murder Charge For 2008 Cold Case In Tulare
TULARE, Calif. (KMJ) — A man already in custody has been charged with murder in connection to a 2008 cold case in Tulare. 21-year-old Hernan Diaz died after he was shot multiple times at an apartment complex on August 12, 2008. Detectives say Diaz was shot through a bedroom window with a .40 caliber handgun…… MORE
New Online Farm Bill Feedback Form
Leadership of the House Agriculture Committee this week announced an online form to gather farmer feedback for consideration in the next farm bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Ranking Member Glenn “GT” Thompson announced the form for farmers and ranchers to submit their feedback and ideas for the 2023 Farm Bill. Chairman Scott…… MORE
