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In recent years, a growing number of wine makers are using screw caps rather than natural corks. The trend worries natural cork producers who have mounted an ad campaign targeting Northern California wine buyers.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento Beer Week Kicks Off

February 26, 2015

Dave Gull and Tom McCormick talk about the local beer culture as Sacramento Beer Week kicks off.

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Food and Sustainability

New App Aims To Make Product Labels More Transparent

February 25, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A start-up in the Bay Area has released a new smartphone app that helps consumers shop. With a quick swipe over a barcode you can see if a product has GMO's, or if the company treats its workers well.

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Food and Sustainability

Port Labor Dispute Hurts Citrus Crop

February 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

The labor strife at California ports is hurting profits and people in the citrus industry.

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Food and Sustainability

Is Compostable Cutlery Really Breaking Down?

February 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

You might buy compostable forks and knives believing they're better for the environment. But, that depends on where you toss it out.

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Environment

Ranchers Bouncing Back, But Still Feel Effects Of Drought

February 11, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California ranchers are bouncing back after the drought forced many of them to sell their livestock last winter. Capital Public Radio's Amy Quinton talks to two ranchers she visited last year to see how they're doing.

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Food and Sustainability

The Legal Battle Over Foie Gras Continues

February 9, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

The fight over foie gras is heating up again. California Attorney General Kamala Harris is appealing a federal ruling that lifted the state’s ban on serving fatty duck or goose liver.

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Food and Sustainability

California Attorney General Appeals Ruling That Stopped Foie Gras Ban

February 5, 2015

California Attorney General is appealing the ruling blocking the State Ban on selling the fatty duck liver.

Environment

Conservation, Efficiency And Environment Part of This Year's Colusa Farm Show

February 3, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

As the drought continues, some farmers are changing the way they water their crops and use the land. Some of the newest conservation technology is on display at this week's Colusa Farm Show.

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