April 3, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
It’s almost impossible to find hand sanitizer in stores now because of the pandemic. But some unexpected businesses are stepping in to fill the sanitizer shortage.
March 31, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
There are many unanswered questions when it comes to COVID-19 and California’s food supply. Experts say there won’t be a food shortage and some farmers are even seeing record sales. But what happens when the people that harvest crops get sick?
March 26, 2020 | Bob Moffitt
There are a lot of questions about how to safely shop for food and how to clean it before bringing it into your home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here's what experts recommend and what some local stores are doing.
March 24, 2020 | Scott Rodd
People who rely on government subsidies like CalFresh can make informed decisions by paying attention to labels on food items.
March 22, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, people are going to need essential supplies. California farmers markets are considered an essential service and don’t have to close down, but many are not operating and some farmers are feeling the pinch.
February 12, 2020 | Bob Moffitt
There are about a dozen orange trees loaded with fruit right now at the Capitol Park in Sacramento. One CapRadio listener walks by them almost daily and wanted to know why the trees are there and if they were being put to good use.
February 12, 2020
State-of-the-industry reports suggest an uncertain outlook for wine. The 100% tariff on French wine is on hold, but concern remains. Add to that, 25% tariffs on some EU wines and French wine imports are down by 44% since October.
January 23, 2020 | Randol White
The most recent USDA Agricultural Census shows fewer acres are being switched from conventional to organic farming in California, but the state still outpaces the rest of the nation.
January 10, 2020 | Randol White
The Sacramento market has grown dramatically since it first started in 2013. But recently, another aspect of the market also grew: the price farmers pay to sell there.
December 3, 2019
It’s the time of the year when many people have an abundance of persimmons. But, did you know there are over one thousand possible ways you could use them? In this encore conversation with Jean Brine, the wonders of persimmons are explored in depth.
Food and Sustainability NEWSApril 5, 2020
Pastry chef Claire Saffitz explains why baking has become so popular amid the coronavirus pandemic and shares tips for those who want to try baking while stuck at home.
April 3, 2020
As stay-at-home orders set in across the country, Americans are still buying more staple foods than normal, but the spikes in purchases are slightly calmer than a few weeks ago.
April 3, 2020
After schools shut their doors in response to the coronavirus, districts raced to continue getting meals to students. Now, those efforts may be faltering.
April 3, 2020
Experienced bakers share some bread-making tips with the apparently many people taking up the hobby while staying at home.
April 3, 2020
"We've never seen anything like this and I've been here since 1964," the owner of one hatchery says. For anyone looking to start their own flock, an expert has advice on breeds.
