Category Archives: Local News

Economists Predict the Farm Economy Will Stabilize in 2026
Agricultural economists are predicting that the slide in the U.S. farm economy will stop in the new year. However, an AgWeb report says that doesn't mean the ag economy will be whole again. The...
Don York Jan 09, 2026 jeffbanke / Depositphotos.com

California Loses $160M in Federal Funds for Delayed Cancellation of 17,000 Commercial Driver's Licenses
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Wednesday, the Federal Government announced it was withholding $160 million in funding from California for delaying the cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses ...
Randy James Jan 08, 2026

The Ag Center News Update for Thursday, January 8th
Don York Jan 08, 2026

Pesticide Residues 99% Below the Limit
The USDA releases it most recent report on pesticide residues. According to the USDA, the 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary shows more than 99% of the samples tested have pesticide res...
Don York Jan 08, 2026 rudyumans / Depositphotos.com

ICE Agent Shoots, Kills Person Who Tried to Run Over Federal Immigration Officers in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednes...
Randy James Jan 07, 2026

Farmer Outlook Drops
Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped three points to a reading of 136. Weakness in the barometer is linked to a m...
Don York Jan 07, 2026 maxym / Depositphotos.com

Fresno 2025 Crime Rates Trending Down, Lowest Homicides in 50 Years Says Chief Casto
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Wrapping up 2025 and kicking off 2026 on a positive note. The Fresno Police Department highlighted its latest crime statistics during a Tuesday morning press conference. The C...
Randy James Jan 07, 2026

Fresno Unified Retirees Lose Medical Coverage After Aetna Contract Deadline Passes
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees on Medicare have been cut off from all medical care as of the new year. Contract negotiations between Aetna and Community Medical Centers ...
Randy James Jan 06, 2026

Gap Between Farm Costs and Prices Hits Ten-Year-High
U.S. farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it. Investigate Midwest reports that this is the largest gap farmers have seen betw...
Don York Jan 06, 2026 jeffbanke / Depositphotos.com

Commodity Report for Tuesday, January 6th
The Ag Center Commodity Report For Tuesday, January 6th.
Don York Jan 06, 2026
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 2.20.26
Which is riskier for the U.S. right now in dealing with Iran:
Taking action
Not taking action
Both are equally risky
Neither — the risks are being overstated
Not sure / need more information
Voting Ends: Feb 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM




