June 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton
The city of Woodland is opening its doors to the first zero-net energy, low-income apartments in the nation.
June 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
Most conventional and organic farmers rely on insecticides to kill pests. But new research shows that a compound in fruit may be a good natural alternative to repel bugs.
June 23, 2015 | Steve Milne
Not long after organizers announced they'd be canceling this year's Davis Beer Week, California's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control stepped in to help keep the event going.
June 23, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
Egg prices are at a record high. The drought, an outbreak of the avian flu in the Midwest and Proposition 2 are all factors in the soaring prices.
June 22, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
A master gardener offers expert advice on planting a drought resistant vegetable garden this summer.
June 22, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
In 2008, Californians passed a law by a two-thirds majority to give egg-laying hens more space to move around. Farmers have had the last seven years to comply. We visit a farm to see if conditions have improved.
June 17, 2015 | Ed Joyce
A study published June 16 by UC Davis and other researchers shows that wild bee diversity is declining. The researchers said steps must be taken to conserve them -- and not just those that are the main pollinators of agricultural crops.
June 11, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
Water scarcity is driving farmers to plant different crops. Growers are switching to more profitable -- less thirsty fruits, vegetables and nuts.
June 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
Because of California's historic drought, the state's rice crop will be 30 percent below normal –- at 375,000 acres. Experts say the smaller planting will hurt the economy and wildlife that depend on shallow flooded fields.
June 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
The days of guess work in breeding dairy cattle are gone. Today's DNA sequencing means more productive cows and less pollution.
