The U.S. Department of Agriculture says beginning farmers are those who have managed farms for ten year or less. Beginning farmers are less likely to survive in business than those farmers who have more experience. Census of Agriculture data says 48 percent of beginning farmers with positive sales numbers in 2007 also had positive sales…… MORE
City of Fresno, 17 Water Agencies Suing the Federal Government
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The City of Fresno and 17 Central Valley water agencies are suing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, due to insufficient deliveries in 2014. They allege that Millerton Lake had adequate water at the time, but the bureau chose not to honor their contracts, resulting in significant damage and losses. Attorney Craig Parton tells…… MORE
Study Links Birth Control to Increase Risk of Depression
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who use contraception are more likely to suffer from depression. According to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, females using hormonal birth control face a 40 percent increased risk of depression after 6 months. The CDC says this is something that’s long-been suspected. About 30 percent of women who take birth…… MORE
Fresno Unified Students Attending 4.0 Rally
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified has invited all Fresno County 8th through 12th graders, who have 4.0 or better grade point average to attend the Big Fresno Fair for free. The 4.0 & Above Program Rally and Scholarship Drawing encourages students to work hard in school. Qualified eighth grade students will have the chance to…… MORE
FPD Chief Says Fair “Safest Place in Fresno”
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Big Fresno Fair means plenty of people descending on the fairgrounds. How do police keep everyone safe? Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer was at the fairgrounds’ opening day – as were plenty of Fresno Police officers – patrolling the grounds. Chief Dyer says Fresno P.D. polices both the interior and…… MORE
The Federal Government Stops By Fresno To Check On Its Investment
FRESNO (KMJ) — The director of the White House Office of Management and Budget has taken a tour of Downtown Fresno to see how their funding has helped the area. He was joined on the Wednesday morning outing by Mayor Ashley Swearengin and State Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula. “I remember, Mayor, walking this mall four years…… MORE
Big Fresno Fair Provides Interesting Food Options
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As there is every year – there will be plenty of interesting food items at the Big Fresno Fair – which opened to the public on Wednesday. Big Fresno Fair Deputy Manager Stacy Rianda says fairgoers can look forward to plenty of deep friend foods – bacon s’mores, guacamole and a…… MORE
Food Bank Receives $231K from Gar Tootelian, KMJ Listeners
(KMJ) Big checks are cool by themselves. But, big checks are really cool because they also show that people care and can come through in a time of need – especially here in the Valley. In September, NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ teamed with Gar Tootelian and Fresno-Madera Farm Credit for our 3rd Annual Feeding Families Fund…… MORE
USDA Issues Payments To Growers
The Department of Agriculture announced payments to farmers enrolled in safety-net programs due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. USDA says many of the 1.7 million farms enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs will receive payments. USDA will issue more than $7 billion in payments, which USDA…… MORE
Fresno PD Ribbon Cutting At Manchester Center Substation
FRESNO (KMJ) – A ribbon cutting took place Tuesday, October 4th, at the new Fresno Police substation at the Manchester Center. Mayor Ashley Swearengin was joined by Fresno Chief Jerry Dyer, City Manager Bruce Rudd and Ben Nazarian, owner of Manchester Center, to officially open the new Central Fresno Policing District located on the mall’s second…… MORE
