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
Trump ‘Probably Will Announce’ 2024 Decision After Midterms
Former President Donald Trump said in an interview on Monday that he “probably will announce” his decision on whether or not to run for the White House in 2024 after the midterm elections next year. Trump previously told Newsmax in June that he would make an “announcement” about his plans for 2024 “in the not…… MORE
Supply Chain Fix Will Take Time
Supply chain issues are challenging the agricultural sector, and farmers and ranchers hoping for quick solutions may be out of luck. The Associated Press reports a significant backlog of ships entering U.S. waters out west and fewer ships making a voyage back across the ocean as a big reason that U.S. exports have slowed down.…… MORE
Fresno State Yet to Respond to Brawl Inside Bulldog Stadium
(KMJ) – Fresno Police make five arrests after a brawl breaks out in the stands at Bulldog Stadium during the Bulldogs’ sellout game Saturday night versus Boise State. Video of the melee was shot by Armando Gonzalez and shared from his Facebook page more than 10,000 times. It shows tempers flaring and punches being thrown…… MORE
Visalia Daycare Worker Accused of Child Abuse
(KMJ) – An employee of the Imagination Playhouse daycare in Visalia is now behind bars, accused of abusing a one-year-old girl. This all began after officers and emergency crews were called to the business on 3300 block of West Sunnyside Avenue just before 3 p.m. Friday. Here are the details, as released by Visalia Police:…… MORE
