Food and SustainabilityNew Farm Bill Provides Funds For Research In California ‘Ag,’ But No Big BoonsDecember 13, 2018 | Julia MitricThere will be more federal funding for agriculture research under the Farm Bill passed by Congress this week. But the legislation mainly preserves the status quo. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityTainted Romaine Lettuce Traced To At Least 1 California FarmDecember 13, 2018Food regulators said Thursday that other farms are likely involved in the E. coli outbreak and consumers should continue checking the label before purchasing romaine lettuce.
Food and SustainabilityRegulators: Pot Deliveries Can Be Made Throughout California, Even Cities That Ban CannabisDecember 7, 2018(AP) — California regulators on Friday said marijuana deliveries can be made anywhere in the state, even in locales that ban cannabis.
Health CareSacramento Chef Launches Movement To Help Buck Stigma Around Mental Health In Kitchens And BarsNovember 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaChef Patrick Mulvaney lost a longtime friend who suffered from mental health issues in May. A month later, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain took his own life. He felt compelled to act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityHow The Midterms And Lame-Duck Session Are Pushing The Farm Bill To A DealNovember 20, 2018House GOP-backed work rules for food assistance have been the biggest hurdle in finalizing the farm bill. And now, the impending Democratic takeover of the House next year has shifted leverage.
Food and SustainabilityBeware The Thanksgiving Salad: CDC Says No Romaine Lettuce Is SafeNovember 20, 2018A new outbreak of E. coli has hit dozens of people in 11 states. No deaths have been reported, but the CDC says consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce until more is learned about the outbreak.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Best Wines For Your Holiday GatheringNovember 14, 2018Wine expert Rick Kushman gives suggestions for holiday wines. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWalnut Trees Can Handle Water ‘Stress’ And Still Thrive, Study FindsOctober 23, 2018 | Julia MitricUC Davis researchers say they’ve found a way for walnut growers to irrigate more efficiently and still keep up their crop yields. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityWhen Does Smoke Actually Result In Tainted Wine Grapes? It’s Complicated.October 17, 2018 | Julia MitricIn the wake of 2017’s devastating wildfires, California’s growers and winemakers are worried about grapes exposed to smoke. The industry is funding a UC Davis researcher to study “smoke taint” to find out what can be done. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Growers Adjust Safety Practices After Last Year's Deadly E. Coli OutbreakOctober 5, 2018 | Julia MitricA group that oversees food safety programs for big California lettuce growers has changed its protocols in the wake of an E. coli outbreak last spring which caused five deaths and sickened more than 200 people across 36 states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.