Insight With Vicki GonzalezEarly Grape Harvest Might Mean Slight Price Increase For Higher-End WinesJanuary 25, 2017Rick Kushman returns for the first Kushman By the Bottle of the year talking about an early grape harvest and a vineyard tour he is leading in September. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Bacon Lovers Rejoice — Bacon Fest Brings Themed Dishes And Drinks For Sixth YearJanuary 23, 2017Bacon Fest returns to Sacramento this week for its 6th time, promising a series of bacon-related dishes and parties. Brian Guido, Baconfest co-founder joins us to discuss this year’s festivities.audio coming soon
Food and SustainabilityWill Trump's Tough Talk On Immigration Cause A Farm Labor Shortage?January 22, 2017In California, agriculture depends on immigrant labor. As Trump takes office, those involved in the state's huge farming industry are wondering how his hard-line stance will affect them.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Reaping Economic Benefits Of Climate PoliciesJanuary 19, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new study shows California's climate change policies are good for the San Joaquin Valley's economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Citrus Harvest Stalled By RainfallJanuary 12, 2017 | Julia MitricThe rain pelting the Central Valley has halted citrus harvest from Fresno to Bakersfield and in the foothills area of Placer County. The state's largest citrus industry group says it's not worried about an economic loss from the rain delay.
EnvironmentHave The California Storms Ended The Drought?January 12, 2017 | Amy QuintonIs it time to declare California out of the drought? Some water experts say yes. Sort of. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSierra Nevada Donates $2 Million For UC Davis Brewing ProgramJanuary 5, 2017Sierra Nevada recently announced it is donating $2 million for an endowed professorship in brewing. Charlie Bamforth, professor of Brewing and Malting Sciences joins us to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater In California's Snowpack Below AverageJanuary 3, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe first manual snow survey of the season found the amount of water in California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack below average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezScience Night Live: Protecting Bird Habitats In CaliforniaJanuary 3, 2017Millions of waterbirds depend on the Central Valley’s agriculture during their annual migration. Could climate change and agricultural development be threatening their population? Khara Strum with Audubon California joins Insight to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityLittle To No Pesticides Found On California Grocery Store FruitDecember 29, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe fruits and vegetables you buy at the supermarket or farmers markets in California have little to no pesticide residue. Only about one percent exceeded state or federal standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
