U.S. beef exports soared to another new value record during March. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says beef exports totaled almost 126,300 metric tons in March, one percent higher than last year and the third-largest on record. The value climbed 33% higher to a record $1.07 billion. First-quarter exports were 6% higher than last year.…… MORE
Controversial Photo Prompts Policy Changes Within Fresno Unified
(KMJ) – Administrators at Fresno Unified say they are now making changes to District policies as a result of the controversy surrounding a picture that appears to show a student wearing a makeshift KKK hood. The picture circulated through social media Thursday, and appears to have been taken in a weight room at Bullard High…… MORE
Scorpions World Tour Set to Rock the Save Mart Center
(KMJ) – Scorpions, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time will return to North America on the Rock Believer World Tour with special guests Whitesnake, who are now on their Farewell tour. Rolling Stone describes Scorpions as the “heroes of heavy metal”, and MTV called them “Ambassadors of Rock”.…… MORE
USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Options
The USDA has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers to offer better protection and flexibility. The options are Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, and Livestock Risk Protection. The Risk Management Agency revised the insurance options to reach more producers and better meet the needs of America’s swine, dairy, and cattle operations.…… MORE
Milk Producers Look Forward to White House Nutrition Conference
The National Milk Producers Federation says the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be the first in more than 50 years. The conference goals include and to end hunger, increase healthy eating and physical activity, and decrease the of diet-related diseases in the country. “Dairy products, and the 13 essential nutrients…… MORE
CAL FIRE Plans Prescribed Burn Along Highway 41 in Coarsegold
Coarsegold, CA – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), in cooperation with California Highway Patrol, CAL TRANS, Pacific Southwest Research Station / Fresno State University, Private Landowners, and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, aim to reduce large conflagrative fires and high suppression costs, to the citizens of California, by…… MORE
CHP Helicopter Rescues 2 Stranded Boaters Off San Joaquin River
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A CHP Helicopter safely transports stranded boaters off of the San Joaquin River. At 1:30 pm Wednesday, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a capsized canoe on the San Joaquin River. Two young men had launched it from Lost Lake and their watercraft later flipped. They had life…… MORE
Producer Outlook Improves In Survey
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved in April, rising eight points to a reading of 121. However, that remains 32 percent below its level from the same time last year. Producer perspectives on current conditions and future expectations saw an uptick over the past month. Even with improved prices, producers say rising input…… MORE
Applications Being Accepted for Fresno Women’s Commission
Fresno, CA- The City of Fresno is accepting applications to serve on the Fresno Women’s Commission established at the April 28th, 2022 City Council meeting. Those appointed to the Women’s Commission will advise the City Council on issues affecting women and girls in the City of Fresno. The Women’s Commission will be made up of…… MORE
Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit are looking for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. This national business competition, now in its ninth year, showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Farm Bureau is offering $165,000…… MORE
