Ag producers have until June 30 to sign up to receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The National Agricultural Statistics Service will mail ag census survey codes for responding securely online to every known U.S. producer in November. Hard copy questions will be mailed in December. The ag census has been conducted for more than…… MORE
Magnitude-4.1 Earthquake Strikes East Bay Region
(KMJ) — A magnitude-4.1 earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) early Thursday morning in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area. The quake’s epicenter was near Bay Point, Calif. and was felt around 5:00 a.m. in places like Sacramento, San Jose and Modesto. Bay Point is just west of…… MORE
Over 1,700 lbs. Of Illegal Fireworks Confiscated, One Arrested In Porterville
(KMJ) — A traffic stop by Porterville Police led them to discover over 1,700 lbs. of illegal fireworks on Tuesday. Officer say they pulled over, 50 year old Anthony Rodriguez, near Plano St. and Vandalia Ave and found him to be under the influence. Detectives at another location, also found more illegal fireworks adding to…… MORE
USDA’s New Framework For Food Supply Chain
The Department of Agriculture unveils a new framework to transform the food system and supply chain. The framework seeks to provide more options, increase access, and create new, more, and better markets for small and mid-size producers. The announcement builds on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions caused by Russia’s war…… MORE
Fresno State Announces 2022 Themes for 6 Home Football Games
FRESNO, Calif. – With just three months to the day until kickoff of the 2022 football season at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno State announced its themes for the six home games set to be played in Fresno this fall. The season will kick off inside Bulldog Stadium on September 1 as the ‘Dogs host Cal Poly for…… MORE
Depp Awarded $10M, Heard $2M in Split Libel Lawsuit Verdict
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million on Wednesday in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage. The jury also found Heard was defamed by a lawyer for Depp who…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies say Huron Man Stabbed Wife to Death
(KMJ) – A Huron man is now behind bars, charged with fatally stabbing his wife. Here are the details, as released by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office: Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 33 year old Rafael Reynosa of Huron. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail for murder.…… MORE
Ag Exports Support More Than One Million Jobs
The benefits of U.S. ag exports to the American economy far exceed the value of shipments alone. The production, processing, storage, transportation, and marketing of farm and food products headed for the export market support a large number of jobs throughout the U.S. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says in 2020, U.S. agricultural exports supported…… MORE
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses
While much of the western U.S. endures widespread drought, people may think mosquito season won’t be as intense. However, just because there’s no rain doesn’t mean there are no mosquitoes. “Some of the most significant West Nile outbreaks have happened without significant rainfall,” says Dr. Justin Talley, Head of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Oklahoma…… MORE
Teen Faces Multiple Charges After Chase In Stolen Car In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — A teen suspect was booked into juvenile hall after police say they were caught driving a stolen vehicle in Merced. Merced Police Department says an officer spotted a stolen vehicle Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. near 3rd and S Streets. When the officer tried to pull the vehicle over, however, the driver…… MORE
