Live hog prices fell below $40 per hundredweight last week, their lowest level since November 2009. Purdue University Extension economist Chris Hurt says the source of the current downturn in prices has components from both supply and demand. He says abundant supplies of pork are easy to find as Pork production this year is up…… MORE
O-Neg Blood Supply “Critical” Says Central California Blood Center
FRESNO (KMJ) — It’s been described as “critically important” that there’s enough supply of o-negative blood in the Central Valley. But supplies are way down and with a lot of holiday travel anticipated over the next couple of days, and with an increased number of people on the roads, comes an increased risk of injuries…… MORE
Poverello House Receives 290 Turkeys from Table Mountain
It’s time to talk some turkey… talk a lot of turkey…. 2000 turkeys – that’s how many thanksgiving birds the Poverello House hopes to see. They have a lot of mouths to feed, serving 1600 meals a day and on Thanks giving 800 meals. Table Mountain Rancheria was trying to help Poverello House meet…… MORE
“O” Negative Blood Donors Needed In Central Valley
There’s an urgent need for blood in the Central Valley – the Blood Center is at 9% o-negative blood inventory going into the holiday weekend. That is a concern because only 6% of people are the “O” negative blood type. They would give thanks for people to donate “before and after” Thanksgiving. The Blood Center…… MORE
Deere & Company Braces For 2016
Deere & Company will soon provide an outlook as to what may be in store for the agriculture industry in 2016. The world’s largest seller of combines and tractors will report its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday. With the report will come a sales outlook that will set the tone for the farm machinery industry…… MORE
Poll: Cruz Soars Past Carson in Iowa
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Ted Cruz has replaced Ben Carson as Donald Trump’s chief GOP presidential primary rival in Iowa. A Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday shows that Trump is the Republican presidential front-runner in the early voting state, with 25% support among GOP voters likely to participate in Iowa’s February 1 caucuses. But Cruz, the…… MORE
Fresno Police Nab Suspects In Two Robbery Series
Fresno Police nab five people who are responsible for a string of robberies in the city. Four of the suspects were gangs members in one ring – who targeted a smoke shop, a vitamin store and a recycle center from October to November. Another man that police say is responsible for 3 separate robberies —…… MORE
Fresno State Women’s Basketball Rewarding “A” Students
(KMJ) – If you know a student who got an “a” on their report card- Fresno State Women’s Basketball has a reward for them, November 23rd. It’s called “Bring your ‘A’ game.” Fresno State is granting free admission to kindergarten through 8th grade students who bring their report card to the women’s basketball game. But…… MORE
Influx Of Travelers Expected At Fresno Yosemite International
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Yosemite international airport will be getting busy in the run up to Thanksgiving. And although it’s no surprise that airports get busy when Thanksgiving rolls around, advice is to give yourself as much extra time as possible as so many people will all be wanting to get to so many places…… MORE
Memorial Fund for American Student Slain In Paris
A memorial fund has been set up in honor of student Nohemi Gonzalez. The 23 year-old was among the casualties of the Paris terrorist attack, Friday the 13th. She was a design student at Fresno State’s sister campus CSU Long Beach. Organizers are asking for contributions for Nohemi’s family to help ease the burden of…… MORE
