Food and SustainabilityCork Versus Screw Cap: Which Preserves The Flavor Of Wine Better?February 27, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIn recent years, a growing number of wine makers are using screw caps rather than natural corks. The trend worries natural cork producers who have mounted an ad campaign targeting Northern California wine buyers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Beer Week Kicks OffFebruary 26, 2015Dave Gull and Tom McCormick talk about the local beer culture as Sacramento Beer Week kicks off. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNew App Aims To Make Product Labels More TransparentFebruary 25, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA start-up in the Bay Area has released a new smartphone app that helps consumers shop. With a quick swipe over a barcode you can see if a product has GMO's, or if the company treats its workers well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityPort Labor Dispute Hurts Citrus CropFebruary 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe labor strife at California ports is hurting profits and people in the citrus industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityIs Compostable Cutlery Really Breaking Down?February 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurgYou might buy compostable forks and knives believing they're better for the environment. But, that depends on where you toss it out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRanchers Bouncing Back, But Still Feel Effects Of DroughtFebruary 11, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia ranchers are bouncing back after the drought forced many of them to sell their livestock last winter. Capital Public Radio's Amy Quinton talks to two ranchers she visited last year to see how they're doing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityThe Legal Battle Over Foie Gras ContinuesFebruary 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe fight over foie gras is heating up again. California Attorney General Kamala Harris is appealing a federal ruling that lifted the state’s ban on serving fatty duck or goose liver. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Attorney General Appeals Ruling That Stopped Foie Gras BanFebruary 5, 2015California Attorney General is appealing the ruling blocking the State Ban on selling the fatty duck liver.
EnvironmentConservation, Efficiency And Environment Part of This Year's Colusa Farm ShowFebruary 3, 2015 | Bob MoffittAs the drought continues, some farmers are changing the way they water their crops and use the land. Some of the newest conservation technology is on display at this week's Colusa Farm Show. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
