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Insight has more on a new report about the cancer risk of eating red meat and processed meat. Nutritionist Dianne Hyson talks about the role of diet in health risks.

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Environment

NASA Study: California Drought Doubles Idle Farmland Acres

October 27, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Farmers in California's Central Valley have left more than one million acres of agricultural land idle all year long.

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Business

Costco Submits Plans For New Store In Elk Grove

October 26, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Elk Grove officials say Costco has submitted plans to build a new warehouse store in the city.

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Food and Sustainability

CA State Fair Launches Farm To School Tours

October 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

The California State Fair has launched a farm to school program.

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Environment

Fish Barrier Will Help Save Sacramento River Salmon

October 22, 2015 | Amy Quinton

A newly constructed project will prevent adult salmon from straying off their migratory path.

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Food and Sustainability

San Joaquin Crops Jump In Value

October 22, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

San Joaquin County's Annual Crop report shows last year set a record with an almost 9 percent jump in the crop value to $3.23 billion.

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Environment

Key Provision For Groundwater Regulation Approved

October 21, 2015 | Amy Quinton

The California Water Commission approved a key provision to implement regulations to sustainably manage California's groundwater supply.

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Food and Sustainability

Below Average Apple Crop Could Lead To Higher Prices

October 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

California's apple harvest is ending three weeks earlier than usual. The California Apple Commission predicts this year's crop will be about 8 to 10 percent below normal. Farmers blame the weather.

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Food and Sustainability

California Leads The Nation In Organic Sales

October 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

Sales of organic products are up 72 percent since 2008 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. California is leading the nation at $2.2 billion in sales.

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