(KMJ) – The California Department of Transportation announces State Route 180, west of Kings Canyon National Park, will close for the season at Hume Lake Road. Every year, State Route 180 closes for the winter at the Hume Lake Cut-off due to potential rockfalls in the area. And Caltrans typically opens the highway back up…… MORE
Lasers Possible Future of Weed Control
Carbon Robotics based in the state of Washington, is working on what may be the future of weed control in agriculture. They’re building a rectangular vehicle a little smaller than a compact sedan, which rolls across farmland. While it’s moving, the vehicle shoots concentrated bursts of infrared light into the rows. Observers hear audible crackles…… MORE
Southern California Gets More Windy, Dry and Hot Weather
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California faces another day of hot, dry, and gusty weather as Santa Ana winds sweep the region. The National Weather Service says more temperature records are likely to be set Friday. A high of 95 degrees in Anaheim was among a half-dozen records set Thursday as conditions brought an elevated…… MORE
Dairy Industry to Meet
Dairy Industry groups will meet next week in Las Vegas for their annual joint meeting. The National Milk Producers Federation, National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, and United Dairy Industry Association will meet November 14-17. Attendees will hear how the dairy industry groups are working to “Make Every Drop Count” for U.S. dairy farmers. Key…… MORE
Farm Families Receive Economic Impact Payments
In 2020, U.S. family farm households received $4.3 billion in federal assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic from Economic Impact Payments. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service say the estimated average was $924, $2,408, and $2,466 for single, head of household, and joint filers, respectively. The disparity partly reflects the lower income thresholds for single households,…… MORE
ER Overload Forces Fresno County & EMS to Extend Emergency Policy Limiting Ambulance Transport
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – Overload conditions at emergency rooms are causing the Fresno County Dept. of Public Health to extend an emergency policy implemented last week that limits ambulance transport for certain patients. The emergency policy prohibits transportation of patients with non-emergency medical conditions to hospital ERs. The policy was implemented at the beginning…… MORE
USDA Funds Cal Conservation Innovation Projects
The USDA announced its awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. This year’s awarded projects accomplish goals like increasing the adoption of new approaches and technologies to help agricultural producers mitigate the effects of climate change, increasing the resilience…… MORE
USDA Hemp Survey
It is not too late to respond to the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The survey collects information on the acreage, yield, production, price and value of hemp in the United States. USDA NASS says, “Every response matters to ensure we have accurate data needed to inform…… MORE
Kings County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $87,000 in Social Security Benefits
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A Kings County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $87,000 in Social Security Benefits Court documents show 58-year-old Deborah Rossoni’s father passed away in July of 2012. She did not notify Social Security of his death. The agency continued direct depositing payments into his bank account until July 2018. Rossoni transferred…… MORE
On 3-Year Anniversary, Gov. Newsom Remembers Camp Fire Lives & Communities Lost Ignited on November 8, 2018, the Camp Fire claimed the lives of 85 people and destroyed more than 18,800 structures. Since February 2019, state crews have worked to remove more than 97,200 fire-damaged trees in a 240 square mile area that threatened public…… MORE
