According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, sales of agricultural tractors and combines fell in the United States during December 2024 compared to the previous year. U.S. sales of agricultural tractors fell 11.3%, while combine sales fell 26.4% in December 2024 compared to December 2023. “December’s sales of ag tractors and combines…… MORE
Fresno Native’s Southern California Business Destroyed by Palisades Fire
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — “All that work, it took a while, there was just a lot of blood, sweat and tears put into it,” said business owner Julia Cantu. Fresno native Julia Cantu has been in the skincare industry for more than 20 years before she opened her Malibu storefront a little more than a year…… MORE
Man, Woman Killed in Semi Crash in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man and a woman are dead after colliding with a big rig in Tulare County. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. on Friday at Avenue 95 and Road 256 near Terra Bella. Officials say a woman driving a Honda stopped at a stop sign before pulling into the…… MORE
Government Help Might Not Offset Farm Income Losses
Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry. U.S. farmers and ranchers have access to $10 billion in economic aid as part of the farm bill extension passed at the end of 2024 to offset broad income declines. However,…… MORE
5 Things About FEMA, Federal & Nonprofit Support to California Wildfires Response
WASHINGTON — As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Invites Public to Name New African Lion Cub
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’ve learned the sweet name of the new female cub at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The male cub doesn’t have a name yet, but you can help change that. On Friday, the zoo formally introduced patrons to Asali. She was named by the Lion Care Team. Asali means “honey” in Swahili. We’re…… MORE
KMJ Hosts Tackle Deadly LA Wildfires
Did Mayor Karen Bass fail the residents of Los Angeles? Yep. Did Gov. Gavin Newsom do anything to prevent this deadly disaster? Nope. KMJ hosts dove in hard this week.… MORE
Death Toll Rises, Calif. Insurance Commish Issues Moratorium on Cancellations
(KMJ) As the death toll climbed to 10 Friday morning, California’s Insurance Commissioner issued a temporary ban on companies canceling or not renewing home insurance coverage for people impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires burning in Southern California. The moratorium covers those within the perimeters of the fires and adjoining ZIP codes, whether…… MORE
Disaster & Bird Flu Help Deadline Approaching
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for assistance through the ELAP Program is January 30. The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program funds are for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024. “The ELAP program provides…… MORE
Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — In front of a packed council chamber Thursday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was inaugurated for his second term. A new class of councilmembers were also sworn in after being elected in November. “You’re not appointed. You’re elected by the people which you serve. So, it’s an honor,” said Mayor Dyer. Mayor…… MORE
