More Than 20,000 Farms Have Signed up for Dairy Program

  The Department of Agriculture this week said more than 20,000 dairy farmers have enrolled in the Dairy Margin Protection Program, which enrollment for closes Friday. USDA undersecretary Bill Northey told Politico he expects more producers to enroll in the program, compared to last year. In 2017, roughly 20,300 dairy farmers enrolled in the program,…MORE

Tickets For 31st Central California Women’s Conference Go On Sale Thursday

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tickets for the 31st Central California Women’s Conference go on sale Thursday. Organizer Jan Edwards says they are expecting a quick sellout with icon Maria Shriver as their keynote speaker. Maria Shriver is a trailblazer for empowering women and is one of the world’s leading advocates for women and Alzheimer’s.…MORE

Fresno Sees Share Of $10 Million In Cap & Trade Funding To Curb Air Pollution

  FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – The California Air Resources Board awards $10 million in grants Wednesday, to help 25 community-groups and three Native American Tribes reduce air pollution in their neighborhoods. Grants will help communities identify areas with most harmful air emissions and then take actions to reduce exposure or address the underlying cause of the…MORE

Janz To Challenge “Ineffective Representative” Nunes In November

FRESNO (KMJ) — November’s battle for the 22nd Congressional District will have fewer contenders, but will remain split down party lines. The six candidates vying for the job were whittled down to two following Tuesday’s primary election. Republican incumbent Devin Nunes received a 57.9% share, and Democratic challenger Andrew Janz received a 32% share; both…MORE

USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program

  Dairy producers have a few more days to enroll in the Dairy Margin Protection Program. The Department of Agriculture extended the enrollment period by a week, meaning producers have now until this Friday, June 8th, to enroll. The National Milk Producers Federation and several lawmakers asked USDA to consider the enrollment extension to allow…MORE

Newsom vs. Cox for Calif. Governor

FRESNO CA (KMJ)  The 2018 Gubernatorial campaign has been an unusual one – until now.  After a contentious primary run-up, the ol’ Dem vs. Rep race has come to fruition. Former San Francisco Mayor and current Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom (D-SF) was the clear leader after the primary vote ended Tuesday night. San Diego republican…MORE