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Food and Sustainability

Rice Growers In Sacramento Valley Could Export Product To China

July 24, 2017 | Randol White

For the first time in history, an agreement is in place that gives U.S. rice growers access to China, the world's largest consumer of rice.

Food and Sustainability

Forecast Predicts Biggest Harvest Ever For California Almond Growers

July 24, 2017 | Rich Ibarra

California almond growers are looking at the biggest crop ever according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast.

Health Care

Got Milk? Breastfeeding Crucial For Gut Health, UC Davis Research Shows

July 21, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Breast milk doesn't just feed babies, it also feeds helpful bacteria in their intestines, new research from UC Davis finds.

Yolo County Adopts Color-Coded Food Safety Placards

July 5, 2017 | Steve Milne

Starting today in Yolo County, restaurants, grocery stores, delis and other food businesses will begin displaying color-coded placards to rate food safety inspection results. It's modeled after a system Sacramento County started a decade ago.