Food and SustainabilityBelow Average Apple Crop Could Lead To Higher PricesOctober 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurgCalifornia's apple harvest is ending three weeks earlier than usual. The California Apple Commission predicts this year's crop will be about 8 to 10 percent below normal. Farmers blame the weather. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For California ReservoirsOctober 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a potential strong El Niño, the drought in most of California is forecast to continue into a fifth year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGrape Growers Treat, Reuse Wastewater On VineyardsSeptember 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceA UC Davis study says more sectors of the agricultural industry should be able to reuse wastewater as many California grape growers do. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Of Livingston Changes Motto To "Sweet Potato Capital"September 24, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe City of Livingston in Merced County is sweetening up its image with a new motto. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Rain, Drought Unchanged In CaliforniaSeptember 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent rains did not improve drought conditions over the past week in California but the seasonal outlook shows some improvement for parts of the state.
EnvironmentFlooding California Farmlands Might Restore GroundwaterSeptember 22, 2015 | Amy QuintonCentral Valley farms are pumping out groundwater faster than it can be replenished. But one farmer is trying to restore depleted aquifers by flooding his own crops in the winter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Seeks To Combat Antibiotic Resistance Through LivestockSeptember 16, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill awaiting action by California Governor Jerry Brown is designed to protect humans by managing the treatment of livestock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Smoke, Heat Creates Unhealthy Air In San JoaquinSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceAir quality 'unhealthful for sensitive groups' in the San Joaquin Valley due to ozone, wildfire smoke and dust. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Fresh Food Drive Tries For World RecordSeptember 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento’s Farm-to-Fork program hopes to set a world record Wednesday for fresh produce collection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTopsoil Decline In California, Extreme Drought Expands In Western U.S.August 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceExtreme drought expanded in the Western U.S. and the drought is taking a toll on topsoil moisture in California.
