EnvironmentFirst Zero-Net Affordable Apartments Open In WoodlandJune 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe city of Woodland is opening its doors to the first zero-net energy, low-income apartments in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNew Study Shows Natural Compound Could Replace InsecticidesJune 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMost 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityState ABC To Help Davis Beer Week Go On As PlannedJune 23, 2015 | Steve MilneNot 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.
Food and SustainabilityEgg Prices Soar To Record HighJune 23, 2015 | Lesley McClurgEgg 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWater Saving Tips For Your Vegetable GardenJune 22, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA master gardener offers expert advice on planting a drought resistant vegetable garden this summer.
Food and SustainabilityIt's Not Clear If New Animal Welfare Law Is Creating Better ConditionsJune 22, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIn 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Wild Bee Diversity Is Declining WorldwideJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Drought Changes What Farmers GrowJune 11, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWater scarcity is driving farmers to plant different crops. Growers are switching to more profitable -- less thirsty fruits, vegetables and nuts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia's Rice Crop Predicted To Be 30 Percent Below NormalJune 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgBecause 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityResearcher Says Selective Cattle Breeding Is Good For The PlanetJune 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe days of guess work in breeding dairy cattle are gone. Today's DNA sequencing means more productive cows and less pollution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
