EnvironmentThe Feds Decided Not To Ban A Pesticide. Then California Opted To List It As Toxic.July 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroA few months after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruled to not ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, California's Scientific Review Panel unanimously agreed this week that it should be listed as a toxic air contaminant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityProposal To Increase Delta Water Flows Causes Contention Between Farmers, FisheriesJuly 31, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe California State Water Resources Control Board says the proposal will prevent an ecological crisis, including the total collapse of fisheries. Farmers contend it will impact how much food they can grow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Almond Growers Struggle Amid U.S.-China Tariff BattleJuly 18, 2018 | Nadine SebaiGrowers are likely to see their largest-ever harvest this August. But the surge comes at an unfortunate time because their second-largest importer is China.
Food and SustainabilityRecord Crop For California Almonds As Growers Uncertain About TariffsJuly 9, 2018 | Rich IbarraDespite a winter freeze, California almonds will see an increase of almost 8 percent over last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
