FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education next week during the 95h National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. More than 60,000 FFA members from the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands are expected to participate in the event. Those attending will participate in general convention sessions…… MORE
Trump Deposed in Defamation Lawsuit Filed by E. Jean Carroll
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump answered questions under oath Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist who says the Republican raped her in the mid-1990s in a department store dressing room. The deposition gave Carroll’s lawyers a chance to interrogate Trump about the assault allegations as well…… MORE
Avian Flu Poultry Deaths Near U.S. Record
Avian influenza losses are nearing a record in the United States this year, as the virus has infected more wild birds that transmit the disease. A new report from Reuters shows more than 47 million birds have died from infections and culling. The outbreak sparked export bans and lowered egg and turkey production, leading to…… MORE
USDA Opens 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment
Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. The program helps dairy farmers manage changes in milk and feed prices. Enrollment for the program runs through December 7. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency took steps to improve coverage, especially for small and medium sized dairies, including offering a…… MORE
USDA Takes Aim At Salmonella
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination and reduce illnesses from poultry products. The agency will host a virtual public meeting on November 3rd to get input from stakeholders on the framework. The proposed framework has three components: requiring that incoming flocks…… MORE
Boy Missing Out of Fresno Found Safe
UPDATE: The Fresno Police Department has reported that Alias has been found safe. 11-year-old, Alias Lugo,was reported missing Monday. The Fresno Police Department reports that he has been found. No other details have been released. __________ ORIGINAL STORY: A boy has been reported missing out of Fresno. The Fresno Police Department says the 11-year-old, Alias…… MORE
Student Arrested, Accused Of Potentially Plotting School Shooting In Fresno County
TRANQUILLITY, Calif. (KMJ) — A student has been arrested after deputies say he had made threats to shoot up a school in Tranquillity on Wednesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a 15-year-old student at Tranquillity High School was making threats online that were noticed by community members who reported it. Deputies say this student…… MORE
Man Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping In Kings County
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — An ex-boyfriend has been arrested after deputies say he attempted to kidnap his former girlfriend in Kettleman City. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of King St. Wednesday night. According to the victim, her ex-boyfriend Demetrio Castro broke into their home and attempted to kidnap her.…… MORE
KMJ’s Morning News: 73rd Annual Golden Mike Awards Submission
For your consideration … the submission for the 73rd Annual Golden Mike Awards from KMJ’s Morning News with Christopher Gabriel & Matt Otstot heard on News Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ.… MORE
Madera Unified FFA Holds AG Literacy Days Event For Students
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ) — Madera Unified FFA department held the first in-person AG Literacy Days event for students on October 12. This event comes after the pandemic hit which caused the delay and now it’ll run through October 14. “This is an exciting event for our FFA department which for the past two years had…… MORE
