Overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and combines in May 2020 rose in the United States. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says smaller machine sales growth is overpowering declines in the bigger segments and combines. U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 15.1% in May compared to 2019, while U.S. May combine sales fell 2.9%.…… MORE
SCOTUS Issues Historic Ruling on LGBT Rights
(KMJ) – The Supreme Court rules that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment. And, in doing so, gives a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court decided by a 6-3 vote Monday that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…… MORE
More Farmer Aid is Needed
The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking lawmakers to provide more critical resources to farmers hurt by COVID-19’s impact on the food system. They’re also looking for more help for rural communities struggling with the pandemic’s impacts. Many of the country’s struggling farmers were left out of the initial round of assistance, while some…… MORE
Fresno Police Say Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting Was Unarmed
(KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department now says the suspect shot by officers earlier this week in the northwestern part of the city was not armed. This all stems from an incident around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on Barstow near Blackstone. There a pair of Fresno Police officers confronted 35-year old Anthony Coronado after getting several 9-1-1…… MORE
Mexican Mafia Member Stabbed to Death in Corcoran
(KMJ) – A member of the Mexican Mafia who reportedly controlled parts of Los Angeles from his prison cell, is stabbed to death at Corcoran’s substance abuse treatment facility. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says two inmates attacked and stabbed 64-year old Danny Roman in the facility’s yard around 11 a.m. Wednesday. He was…… MORE
Visalia Parents Charged with Torture and Murder of 1-year-old
VISALIA, CA (KMJ) — UPDATE: Thursday, June 11, 2020 – The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office announced Ezequiel Ramirez and Jasmine Blase are each charged with one count of murder, assault on a child causing death, and torture. Ramirez also faces the special circumstance of murder with torture and special allegations of possessing a prior…… MORE
Injured SLO Deputy from Fresno Recovering, Shot During Attack at Los Banos Police Precinct
UPDATE: The manhunt is over for the gunman wanted for an ambush attack on a SLOS heriff Deputy Nicholas Dreyfus in Paso Robles Wednesday. Police say suspected shooter, Mason Lira, is “down” and several officers were wounded during an exchange of gunfire today. Paso Robles, CA — The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office has…… MORE
Organic Food Sales Up
Organic food sales rose 5% in 2019 over the previous year, coming in at $50 billion. The Organic Trade Association says the first quarter of 2020 saw organic food sales continue to rise dramatically. Food Business News says if that trend continues, the industry should see another year of record growth. “Our 2020 survey…… MORE
USDA Livestock Program Changes
The Department of Agriculture is making changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer. USDA’s Risk Management Agency says changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says…… MORE
Fresno Unified Encourages Parents to Take Reopening Survey by June 11
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As Fresno Unified works on its plan to safely reopen schools and best serve students, the district encourages parents to respond to its survey on the reopening of schools. The safety and health of students, families, and staff are the highest priority for Fresno Unified as it develops a comprehensive reopening of…… MORE
