Insight With Vicki GonzalezWinter Weather ForecastOctober 24, 2017 | Chris RemingtonForecaster Eric Kurth discusses the winter weather outlook for the Sacramento region and the potential for flooding in burn areas across the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityMost Calif. Farmers Say They Don’t Have Enough Workers To Pick CropsOctober 18, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe California Farm Bureau conducted the survey which showed 70 percent of farmers experienced labor shortages. Yet many farmers in the survey say they have increased wages, benefits, and more year-round jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNational Weather Service Fire UpdateOctober 11, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWe hear National Weather Service updates on weather conditions facing fire crews across Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow The Mechanical Tomato Harvester Changed CaliforniaOctober 11, 2017Do you like ketchup? The Cal Ag Roots podcast hosts share the history of the mechanical tomato harvester that changed the course of California agriculture. The podcast will be staged live at the Imagining America conference at UC Davis on Friday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAs Labor Scarcity Grows, High-End Vineyards Embrace Machine HarvestOctober 9, 2017 | Julia MitricField labor is in short supply in California. While many of the state’s high-end wine grape growers still rely on the tradition of hand-picking, others are integrating machines into the vineyards and they say it may yield better quality grapes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
