EnvironmentMeet The Newest Recruits In California's War On Climate Change: Carbon FarmersSeptember 29, 2018More than 80 California farmers are engaged in a state-funded effort to boost carbon concentrations in the soil — a promising way to combat climate change.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Nut, Fruit Farmers Will Take Hit From Chinese TariffsApril 4, 2018 | Sally SchillingChina’s response to the Trump administration’s tariffs is bad news for California almond, pistachio, citrus and wine producers. They're waiting to see just how bad. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityIf China Strikes Back On Tariffs, California Tree Nut Exports Could Take A HitMarch 27, 2018 | Julia MitricFollowing President Trump's move to slap tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum exports, China may retaliate by levying $2 billion in tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCountry's Wealthiest Farmer Stewart Resnick Makes 'A Kingdom From Dust' During DroughtFebruary 6, 2018 | Jen PicardCalifornia Sunday's Mark Arax shares his feature "A Kingdom From Dust" on how the nation's wealthiest farmer influenced the water wars during the state's five-year drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Ranchers Will Need Vet's Prescription To Use Livestock AntibioticsDecember 20, 2017 | Julia MitricA new law requires California ranchers to get a veterinarian's prescription to administer antibiotics to livestock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rules Leave Cities And Counties To Set Cannabis Acreage CapsDecember 5, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia will start issuing licenses for growers and sellers of recreational cannabis Jan. 1. The state's rules leave it up to cities and counties to cap acreage of cannabis grows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UC Davis Is Producing A More Natural Organic Egg, But How Does It Taste?October 27, 2017 | Sally SchillingResearchers are asking whether fly larvae could help organic egg producers feed their chickens a more natural diet. Listen /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.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Farm Academy Offers Path For Immigrants And Second Career FarmersSeptember 26, 2017 | Julia MitricThe average age of a U.S. farmer is nearly sixty. A training program based in Winters, California aims to open a path into farming for immigrants and "second career" farmers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Citrus Outpaces Florida But Risk From Bacterial Disease RemainsSeptember 11, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia produced a greater volume of citrus than Florida for the first time since the end of World War II. The pest that's ravaged Florida's citrus industry serves as a cautionary tale for California growers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
