The Department of Homeland Security, with support from USDA, announced a temporary final rule that would make changes to some H-2A Program requirements. A USDA release says the changes are designed to help U.S. agricultural employers find and maintain a steady supply of labor, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and lower the impact…… MORE
Merced CHP Canine Officer Sniffs Out Thousands in Hidden Cash
(photo courtesy: Merced CHP) (KMJ) – A California Highway Patrol Canine Officer sniffs out a major cash find during an April 14th traffic stop in Merced. Around 1 p.m., Officers pulled over a Ford F-150 pick-up for following too close. But during that stop, the officers suspected some illegal activity may be going on. So,…… MORE
Ag Aid Package Coming Soon
The Department of Agriculture may roll out a plan to provide relief to farmers this week. Reuters reports the plan may be unveiled soon, as part of the billions of dollars in funding made available to farmers and ranchers through the CARES Act. USDA sources say the initial plan will include direct payments to…… MORE
Governor Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Governor announces new initiative to expand call center hours at the Employment Development Department to better assist Californians with unemployment insurance applications EDD will also implement a one-stop shop for those applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, including the self-employed and…… MORE
Tulare County Fights Nursing Home Hot Spots, Fresno County Creating Path to COVID 19 Recovery
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare County is fighting outbreaks in nursing homes, and there are plans in the works for a path to recovery from Fresno County. Tulare County Public Heath Department’s infection control is investigating 11 new cases of COVID 19 at Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. At Redwood Springs Healthcare, staff and patients…… MORE
Brush With Auto Theft Suspect Leaves 4 Fresno Police Officers, K9 Under Quarantine for COVID 19
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Four Fresno police officers and a canine are now quarantined after a brush with a COVID 19 infected suspect. An 18-year-old man accused of auto theft was brought into the Fresno County Jail by police back on April 10th. He appeared to have symptoms of coronavirus. He was taken to…… MORE
Dairy Recovery Proposals
A dairy industry economist says rebalancing production can speed up market recovery. National Milk Producers Federation chief economist Peter Vitaliano says government support for dairy producers to reduce production in the coming months can speed dairy’s recovery from coronavirus-driven price declines. He says a unified, collective government action, “would probably be the best and…… MORE
Merced Couple Sought for Allowing Dogs to Fatally Maul a Cat
(KMJ) – Police in the city of Merced continue to search for a couple who reportedly allowed their dogs to maul a cat to death. A witness shot video of Tuesday’s incident at Foothill Drive and G Street. Officers say it shows the dogs off their leash (pictured above) and the owners making no attempt…… MORE
California’s Governor Releases 6 Factors Necessary to Reopen the State But No Firm Date Set
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom releases a roadmap to reopen but not yet a firm date. Gov. Newsom along with governors of Oregon and Washington are working together to open up the West Coast. On a day with a record number of corona virus deaths, 758, California’s Governor said he is soberly aware…… MORE
USDA Addresses Milk Dumping
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is ensuring that milk producers are not inappropriately penalized if their milk must be dumped because of recent market disruptions caused by COVID-19. The RMA is also extending inspection deadlines, waiving inspection requirements, and authorizing more crop insurance transactions over the phone and electronically to help producers during the…… MORE
