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A farmworker and two environmental justice groups have sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation over rules on the application of a widely used fumigant.

Food and Sustainability

California Agriculture Sees 17 Percent Drop In Revenue in 2015

January 31, 2017 | Amy Quinton

California farms and ranches saw a nearly 17 percent drop in revenue from 2014 to 2015, according to a new review. The decrease had little to do with the drought.

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Food and Sustainability

Sacramento County OKs Use Of Lots For Urban Gardens

January 25, 2017 | Julia Mitric

People who live in unincorporated Sacramento county will now be able to grow food for sale and raise animals like sheep and goats for 4-H clubs.

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Early Grape Harvest Might Mean Slight Price Increase For Higher-End Wines

January 25, 2017

Rick 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.

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Sacramento Bacon Lovers Rejoice — Bacon Fest Brings Themed Dishes And Drinks For Sixth Year

January 23, 2017

Bacon 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.

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Food and Sustainability

Will Trump's Tough Talk On Immigration Cause A Farm Labor Shortage?

January 22, 2017

In 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.

Environment

San Joaquin Valley Reaping Economic Benefits Of Climate Policies

January 19, 2017 | Amy Quinton

A new study shows California's climate change policies are good for the San Joaquin Valley's economy.

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Food and Sustainability

California Citrus Harvest Stalled By Rainfall

January 12, 2017 | Julia Mitric

The 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.

Environment

Have The California Storms Ended The Drought?

January 12, 2017 | Amy Quinton

Is it time to declare California out of the drought? Some water experts say yes. Sort of.

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Sierra Nevada Donates $2 Million For UC Davis Brewing Program

January 5, 2017

Sierra 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.

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