EnvironmentUC Davis Winery Not Immune To Drought ImpactsMarch 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe teaching vineyard at UC Davis gives students a 'real world' experience of growing grapes during a prolonged drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityLocal Brewery Creates New Dishes With Spent GrainsMarch 10, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWhen you brew beer there's a lot of grain and hops leftover. The by-product looks like wet granola. Often the goopy mash is diverted to farms for animal feed or composted. But, a Sacramento brewery is serving it to humans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCouncil Committee To Consider Food Truck Rules ChangesMarch 9, 2015 | Bob Moffitt New rules governing hot dog carts and sandwich trucks could be coming soon to the City of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityBusiness Is On A Roll For Sac Brew BikeMarch 4, 2015 | James MorrisonIf you're heading to Midtown Sacramento to celebrate Beer Week you may notice a new beer-themed means of transportation. It’s called Sac Brew Bike and Sacramento is the only Northern California city that has one. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityDry Winter Weather Worries Rice FarmersMarch 3, 2015 | Lesley McClurgAnother dry winter worries California rice farmers who are planning for this year's crop. The state's harvest was down nearly 25 percent last year. And, it's not just water that worries growers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Sues Gallo Over Hazardous Dust Used To Make Wine BottlesMarch 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Department of Toxic Substances Control has sued Gallo glass -bottle-maker for Gallo wines. The suit alleges the company violated almost 50 laws in a five-year span. The company says it has put tons of waste to good use and out of landfills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityFancy Flavors Debut At Sac Beer WeekMarch 2, 2015 | Lesley McClurgBeer Week is in full swing in Sacramento. More than 100 venues are offering events varying from cider and cheese tastings to chocolate and porter pairings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCork Versus Screw Cap: Which Preserves The Flavor Of Wine Better?February 27, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIn recent years, a growing number of wine makers are using screw caps rather than natural corks. The trend worries natural cork producers who have mounted an ad campaign targeting Northern California wine buyers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Beer Week Kicks OffFebruary 26, 2015Dave Gull and Tom McCormick talk about the local beer culture as Sacramento Beer Week kicks off. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNew App Aims To Make Product Labels More TransparentFebruary 25, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA start-up in the Bay Area has released a new smartphone app that helps consumers shop. With a quick swipe over a barcode you can see if a product has GMO's, or if the company treats its workers well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
