Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Recyclers Say They’re Hit Hard By China’s Tariffs — But Not All Are ImpactedAugust 20, 2018 | Nadine SebaiRecyclers are struggling to figure out what to do with their scraps as China, their once-largest customer, placed a ban on nearly 25 types of imported waste at the beginning of the year.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Is A Tomato Town — And Some Say This Might Be The Perfect Local TomatoAugust 14, 2018 | Nadine SebaiFarmer Ray Yeung grows heirloom tomatoes that are iconic in Sacramento’s restaurants. Our reporter takes a trip to his farm and learns how ‘Uncle Ray’ became tomato famous. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySourdough Bread Trend Rises In Sacramento (But It’ll Take Dough To Buy A Loaf)August 7, 2018 | Randol WhiteThe sourdough bakery scene in Sacramento has long lived in the shadow of San Francisco’s world-famous breads. But scenes change, and a handful of bakers are now pushing the area's bread culture to new limits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Study Finds Widely-Used Pesticide Harmful To BeesAugust 3, 2018 | Nadine SebaiA California Department of Pesticide Regulation study says neonicotinoids could be harmful to bee populations. Advocates say it’s time for the state to ban them, but citrus growers say they depend on the pesticide to protect their crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe Feds Decided Not To Ban A Pesticide. Then California Opted To List It As Toxic.July 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroA few months after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruled to not ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, California's Scientific Review Panel unanimously agreed this week that it should be listed as a toxic air contaminant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityProposal To Increase Delta Water Flows Causes Contention Between Farmers, FisheriesJuly 31, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe California State Water Resources Control Board says the proposal will prevent an ecological crisis, including the total collapse of fisheries. Farmers contend it will impact how much food they can grow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Almond Growers Struggle Amid U.S.-China Tariff BattleJuly 18, 2018 | Nadine SebaiGrowers are likely to see their largest-ever harvest this August. But the surge comes at an unfortunate time because their second-largest importer is China.
Food and SustainabilityRecord Crop For California Almonds As Growers Uncertain About TariffsJuly 9, 2018 | Rich IbarraDespite a winter freeze, California almonds will see an increase of almost 8 percent over last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityBurger Battle: Cattle Ranchers Challenge Surging Popularity Of 'Impossible'-Style Vegetarian PattiesMay 30, 2018 | Randol WhiteCattle association groups argue that "meat is meat and it’s not grown in a laboratory," but veggie burger producers say the ag industry will benefit from its meat-free product. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityE. Coli Cases In Alaskan Prison May Lead To Source Of Contaminated LettuceApril 23, 2018 | Julia MitricFederal investigators are looking for the origin of an E. coli outbreak stemming from romaine lettuce that's sickened 53 people in 16 states. A food safety attorney says cases at an Alaskan prison may help investigators track the pathogen's source. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.