Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat's The Story Behind The Massive Bee Die-Off In Fresno County?May 16, 2017A big bee kill just before almond pollination in Fresno County has county ag officials scrambling to find the cause. Beekeepers impacted say this shouldn't have happened. CapRadio’s Julia Mitric discusses her reporting and what she found. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityFood Banks Prepare For Budget Cuts In Governor Brown's May RevisionMay 15, 2017 | Daniel PotterFood banks are bracing for cuts to the state’s Drought Food Assistance Program. Last year’s budget included around $18 million in food assistance for places hard-hit by the drought.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Cherry Growers Prepare For A Big HarvestMay 12, 2017 | Rich IbarraRed, ripe cherries from California are starting to come to market. Projections are that this could be one of the best harvests in years.
Food and SustainabilitySmall Card Designed By UC Davis Scientists Can Reduce Big Food Safety RisksMay 8, 2017 | Julia MitricAn invention from scientists at UC Davis could help farmers and consumers in developing countries tell if grains are dry enough to store, sell and eat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Strawberry Scientist Is Sued Over The Fruits Of His ResearchMay 5, 2017A renowned plant scientist credited with developing tastier strawberries is in a jam with his former employer.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWoodland To Host California's First Honey-Themed FestivalMay 4, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWoodland hosts California's very first honey festival, featuring prominent industry speakers, live music and honey-themed treats. Amina Harris, founder of the festival and professor at UC Davis, has the details on this weekend's event. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRookie Farmers Get A Boost From West Sacramento Farm IncubatorApril 27, 2017 | Julia MitricNew farmers looking to launch their own business face hurdles like access to land and markets. West Sacramento Urban Farms is helping rookie growers jump-start their own farms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Aims To Give Minority Farmers A Greater Say In Agriculture PolicyApril 26, 2017 | Ezra David RomeroIf it passes, the bill would require the California Department of Food and Agriculture to include farmers of color in all the steps of creating programs and policies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAsparagus Season Brings Choices For California ShoppersApril 21, 2017 | Julia MitricAsparagus is grown in the Delta, the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Coast. California grows over 70 percent of the asparagus consumed in the U.S. but the state's asparagus production has declined 15 to percent annually since 2000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow To Prepare For Native Plant Gardening In The SpringApril 17, 2017Spring has sprung and now is the time to get started on converting your lawn if you are interested in native plant gardening. Dan Gluesenkamp of the California Native Plant Society has tips and information on what you need to do to prepare. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
