The Senate will vote to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary next week. The exact time is uncertain, but the Senate calendar has the vote planned for Tuesday, February 23rd. The Senate will debate the nomination for 20 minutes before voting, with the majority and minority parties receiving equal time. Expect smooth sailing for…… MORE
Economist Says Livestock Producers Need Insurance
American livestock producers need the equivalent of crop insurance. The Hagstrom Report says American Farm Bureau Chief Economist John Newton made that statement in front of the recent Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau Meeting. Newton says that in the 2023 Farm Bill, we will need “careful consideration as to how we are reaching the…… MORE
KMJ’s Conversation Continues with Aaron Abeytia | Valentine’s Eve 2.13.21
At the suggestion of my lovely wife, my program this afternoon on KMJ is dedicated entirely to Valentine’s Day! I’ve got Dr. Carole Lieberman, Stacey Murphy, and our great friends, Pastors Phil-Rici Skei! We’ll talk everything from the early days of dating, to nurturing a marriage for the decades! … MORE
Tractor Sales Increase
Farm tractor and combine unit sales start the year continuing growth in the nation, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. AEM reports U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 24.7% in January compared to 2020, while U.S. combine sales grew a significant 76.8%. U.S. unit sales grew across all segments,…… MORE
Accused Fresno Child Abductor Brought Back to the Valley
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A Virginia man accused of flying cross-country to kidnap a young Fresno girl is returned to Fresno to stand trial. 40-year-old Nathan Larson had been in a Denver, Colorado Jail since December 14th awaiting extradition. And this is the reason why, per the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office:…… MORE
Fresno Mayor Dyer Updates Homeless Placements on Project Off-Ramp
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — The City of Fresno is continuing to house the homeless through Project Off-Ramp, Fresno’s initiative to clear homeless encampments along the freeways. Project Off-Ramp is providing an off-ramp to homelessness and an on-ramp to a better, more productive life. Outreach workers assist the homeless by offering housing and services based on…… MORE
State Auditor Says Homeless Council Not Properly Tracking Homelessness Spending
A new report issued by the California State Auditor, Elaine M Howle, CPA, says the state’s approach to addressing homelessness has hampered the effectiveness of its efforts. As directed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the California State Auditor’s office conducted an audit of five local governments who play a key role in a…… MORE
Cal Grape Crush Down
This is a portion of a news release from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service on California’s grape crush. The 2020 crush totaled 3,542,038 tons, down 13.9% from the 2019 crush of 4,115,413 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share of all grapes crushed, at 1,813,964 tons, down 15.9% from 2019. White wine…… MORE
Fresno Woman Rearrested In Ongoing Child Sex Abuse Case
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Sex Crime Detectives rearrest a Fresno woman for her part in an alleged child sexual abuse case. This all stems from a case where 36-year-old Jill Cox (pictured above), her husband Brent Cox, and his girlfriend, 38-year-old Tammy Schreiner, reportedly groomed Schreiner’s 12-year-old daughter…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Visits Fresno Fairgrounds to Update Vaccine Plans, Protestors Chant at Gate
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom was in Fresno Wednesday morning to provide an update on COVID-19 and a new vaccine distribution site in the Central Valley. The news conference was held at the Fresno Fairgrounds. While the governor was speaking inside, protesters outside the gates chanted “Recall Gavin” and “Recall Newsom.”…… MORE
