Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December Farmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producers’ weaker perspective on current conditions in U.S. agriculture and their farms, with the Index of Current Conditions falling 13 points to 100. Although it…… MORE
Uncle Harry’s Reopens After Car Crash into Store, Announces Return to Fig Garden Village
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Uncle Harry’s Bagelry near Fresno State reopened Tuesday days after an SUV crashed into it leaving several people hurt. Police say the sandal of the woman behind the wheel got stuck on the accelerator pedal as she pulled into a parking spot at the location on Cedar and Shaw. Investigators say…… MORE
Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery At Fresno Shoe Store
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for two people who robbed a southeast Fresno shoe store and pepper-sprayed one of the workers. It happened just before 11 am Monday at WSS on Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Chestnut. Officers say a man grabbed several jackets and pants and headed for the front door. A woman…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report on Dairy & Beef Markets for Tuesday, January 7
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Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Deadline Extended
The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. The Farm Service Agency is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Market Assistance for Specialty Crops Program and extending the MASC application deadline to this Friday, January 10th. Meanwhile, FSA also reminds specialty crop…… MORE
1st Person Dies of Bird Flu in the US
KMJ/KFSN) – The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed…… MORE
Sheep Industry Offers Lots of Education
The American Lamb Board’s 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations. They’re encouraging producers to begin planning their year by discovering more about several upcoming opportunities, including six targeted grazing workshops on the 2025 schedule. The rapid development of utility-scale…… MORE
Firefighters Sharpening Skills With Training Sessions In Fowler
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County firefighters are working to sharpen their skills as they prepare for real-life scenarios. On Sunday, firefighters from CAL FIRE Fresno, Fresno County Fire and the City of Selma gathered in Fowler to go over different emergency drills. “We’re focusing on first instructional firefighting skills and scenarios command control,…… MORE
Multiple People Break In, Steal From Tobacco Warehouse In East Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say multiple people broke in and stole from a tobacco warehouse in east central Fresno. Police responded to OkSales on Pontiac Way near Ann Avenue after an alarm went off after 4 am Monday. Officers say a White Lexus rammed into the gate, which allowed…… MORE
Wounded Madera Co. K9 Returns to Duty
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A Madera County sheriff’s K9 shot by a suspect returned to duty this weekend after six long weeks of recovery. Sheriff Tyson Pogue says K9 Obie will take part in training and serving the community. The two-year-old Dutch Shepherd’s recovery included four weeks of daily vet visits, three surgeries, and…… MORE
