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
16th Annual International Female Ride Day – This Saturday
(KMJ) – On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Central Valley female riders join participants in a worldwide synchronized women’s ride that takes place in over 120 Countries and six continents. This 16th Annual International Female Ride Day highlights female motorcycle riders, their growing interest in Powersports, accelerates kinship, and enables and empowers women through motorcycling. Riders…… MORE
California’s Population Shrinks, Again
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s population shrinks, again. The state population declined 0.3% last year, losing 117, 552 residents between Jan. of 2021 and 2022, according to the State’s Department of Finance. California’s total population is now 39,185,605 residents. Most counties lost population, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange. Population growth remained strong in…… MORE
Farmers Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, American agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions fell more than 4% from 2019 to 2020. The recent Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks shows ag represents only 10% of total U.S. emissions, much lower than other economic sectors. Farm Bureau economists analyzed the EPA data and found that total…… MORE
Former Bulldog and NFL Star Arrested for DUI in Idaho
(KMJ) – Lorenzo Neal, former Fresno State and National Football League star, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 51-year-old was taken into custody Saturday in Garden City, Idaho on DUI charges. This is the second DUI arrest for Neal, who had he Bulldog jersey number retired by Fresno…… MORE
