(KMJ) Thousands turned out Friday to hear GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump speak at Selland Arena in downtown Fresno. Click to listen. … MORE
National Farmers Union Defends Farmers at Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing this week to discuss challenges and opportunities in the poultry and livestock sectors. The National Farmers Union defended much-needed market relief efforts because of the current low prices and a consolidated market facing farm families. Producers faced a drop in beef prices last year despite forecasts of…… MORE
Road Closures In Place Ahead of Trump Campaign Rally
(KMJ) – The Fresno Police have several road closures in place in Downtown ahead of the campaign rally for Donald Trump at Selland Arena. Per Fresno Police: M Street between Inyo and Ventura was closed as of 6:00 pm Thursday night. It will not reopen until approximately 1:00 pm Friday. In addition, there could be…… MORE
Poll: CA Voters Support Pot Legalization, Higher Tobacco Taxes
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 60 percent of likely voters in the Golden State support legalizing recreational marijuana. That’s according to the Public Policy Institute of California,…… MORE
Forecast: Calif. Economy Gearing Up For Growth
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s economy experienced a slowdown at the beginning of the year. However, according to the Center for Business and Policy Research at…… MORE
Central Valley Students Building Solar Suitcases
High school students from Northern and Central California will be making a global impact, providing light to areas in Africa –where there is none. The nonprofit, We Care Solar is working with PG&E to provide portable solar kits. The kits, called We Share Solar Suitcases®, are small, portable photovoltaic lighting systems, powerful enough to illuminate…… MORE
NPPC Says GIPSA, TPP Could Affect Producers
The House Ag Committee’s livestock subcommittee is holding a series of hearings this week on the livestock economy. One thing of particular concern to pork producers is the proposed USDA rules that relate to buying and selling of livestock. USDA is re-proposing parts of the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration Rule, which was…… MORE
Lucky Number 13 For Fresno County’s Fruit Trail
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresh picked farm produce is on offer once again in Fresno County, with the start of this year’s fruit trail. That time of year when local growers show off their prowess, and highlight what our part of the world does best. The 13th Fresno County Fruit Trail kicks off Thursday morning, and…… MORE
Trump’s Fresno Rally Moved to Selland Arena
FRESNO (KMJ) — Donald Trump is coming to Fresno, and if his previous visits elsewhere in the country are anything to go by, it’ll be a busy event. The presumptive Republican nominee will now speak inside Selland Arena in Downtown Fresno Friday morning. The event was original scheduled to be held inside the Fresno Convention…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Plans Campaign Stop In Fresno
(KMJ) – Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will speak at Woodward Park at 7 p.m. Sunday. The event is free and open to the public, but interested attendees are encouraged to RSVP on the campaign’s website. You can do so via this Link To Sanders Web site. The usual entry fees for Woodward Park will apply: $5…… MORE
