WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago. Trump overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win…… MORE
Abandoned Tower District House Burned By Arsonists Catches Fire Again
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno firefighters are investigating what caused a vacant home in Central Fresno to go up in flames twice this week. Around 4 a.m. Saturday, crews were called out to Olive and Wishon Avenues. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and say the structure is now a total loss. It’s unclear what sparked…… MORE
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
President Donald Trump has announced a slate of undersecretary nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Via social media, Trump announced that he will nominate Richard Fordyce as Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and…… MORE
Ag Groups Write Senators Backing USDA Secretary Nominee Rollins
427 national and state agricultural groups and agribusinesses recently sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee supporting Brooke Rollins’ nomination as Agriculture Secretary. The letter also calls on the committee and entire Senate to “promptly confirm” her for the Cabinet post. The Senate Agriculture Committee has set Rollins confirmation hearing for…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Takes Extra Precautions Amid Bird Flu
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect staff, guests and the animals from Avian Flu. Right now, the walkthrough aviaries are closed and zoo staff is wearing personal protective equipment when around birds or in their spaces. Staff access to areas with susceptible species will also be limited to…… MORE
John Deere Expands Self-Repair Options
John Deere says it’s aiming at a long-standing issue that has been a major source of contention with equipment owners: the right to self-repair their equipment. In a release, the company says it’s made a “significant step forward in supporting the customers’ ability to maintain and repair their machines across the agricultural and construction industries.”…… MORE
CA’s Attorney General Warns Against Fraud, Price Gouging, Scams During Wildfire Emergency
LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Bonta is sharing tips for Californians to protect themselves amid growing concerns of fraud, price gouging, and scams occurring during this emergency. The Governor’s announcement of a state of emergency on January 7, 2025 activated price gouging protections. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. Bonta, LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath,…… MORE
Right to Repair Farm Equipment Lawsuit
Farm Action reacted to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against John Deere over the right to repair. The Commission alleges John Deere is illegally driving up costs by forcing farmers to repair their equipment at authorized dealers. Farm Action’s Chief Strategy Officer Joe Maxwell says they applaud the FTC for taking this bold action to…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report Thursday, January 16
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Merced County Sheriff’s Office Horses And Riders Head To Inauguration Parade
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Everything from saddles to feed, ready for a first-class send-off to the Nation’s Capitol. The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse was chosen to be in the presidential inauguration parade next week. “There’s a wow factor to it. It’s hard to explain the emotions that go with it to know that we…… MORE
