Food and SustainabilityPort Labor Dispute Hurts Citrus CropFebruary 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe labor strife at California ports is hurting profits and people in the citrus industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityIs Compostable Cutlery Really Breaking Down?February 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurgYou might buy compostable forks and knives believing they're better for the environment. But, that depends on where you toss it out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRanchers Bouncing Back, But Still Feel Effects Of DroughtFebruary 11, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia ranchers are bouncing back after the drought forced many of them to sell their livestock last winter. Capital Public Radio's Amy Quinton talks to two ranchers she visited last year to see how they're doing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityThe Legal Battle Over Foie Gras ContinuesFebruary 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe fight over foie gras is heating up again. California Attorney General Kamala Harris is appealing a federal ruling that lifted the state’s ban on serving fatty duck or goose liver. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Attorney General Appeals Ruling That Stopped Foie Gras BanFebruary 5, 2015California Attorney General is appealing the ruling blocking the State Ban on selling the fatty duck liver.
EnvironmentConservation, Efficiency And Environment Part of This Year's Colusa Farm ShowFebruary 3, 2015 | Bob MoffittAs the drought continues, some farmers are changing the way they water their crops and use the land. Some of the newest conservation technology is on display at this week's Colusa Farm Show. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySonoma County Vinters Commit to SustainabilityJanuary 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThousands of wine enthusiasts are gathering in downtown Sacramento this week at the nation's largest wine and grape tradeshow. Experts highlighted "sustainability" as a growing trend in the industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityGood Year For Sacramento RestaurantsJanuary 28, 2015 | Lesley McClurgEighty new restaurants opened in Sacramento county last year. Openings outpaced closings by about 2 to 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRobots Could Have A New Job On The FarmJanuary 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurgRobots may soon be pulling weeds on Central Valley farms. UC Davis researchers received $2.7 million dollars from the USDA. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Farmers Turn Sugar Beets Into EnergyJanuary 22, 2015 | Lesley McClurgStruggling sugar beet farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are turning their crop into energy instead of sweetener. A pilot plant could prove to be good for the environment and the economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
