State GovernmentGovernor Approves Antibiotic Restrictions For California LivestockOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsStarting in 2018, California’s livestock industry will no longer be allowed to give regular, low doses of antibiotics to healthy farm animals under a bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
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.
Strawberry Grower Pledges To Go OrganicAugust 24, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThis summer, the largest organic strawberry grower in the country has pledged to grow all of its baby plants organically. Strawberry seedlings -- even organic ones -- can be cultivated in soil that's been chemically fumigated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmaker Wants Label On Food Made With 'Fracking Water'August 19, 2015 | Chris NicholsA lawmaker says he wants consumers to know what kind of water is used on their food
Apps Help Farmers With Efficiency During The DroughtJuly 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMore California growers are using smartphone apps to streamline their farming operations. Now, technology is helping farmers be more efficient during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Growing Technique Relieves Drought Stricken Avocado FarmersJune 3, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFarmers are being widely criticized during the California drought because agriculture uses the majority of the state's water. But some farmers are cutting back by employing a new technique that uses half as much water to yield twice as much fruit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Veterans Find Refuge In FarmingMay 4, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMore and more military veterans are finding refuge in farming. They say digging in the dirt relieves psychological trauma, and it provides reliable work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agricultural Board Heads To MexicoMarch 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California State Board of Food and Agriculture is going international. The board held a meeting in Tijuana today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentConservation, Efficiency And Environment Part of This Year's Colusa Farm ShowFebruary 3, 2015 | Bob MoffittAs 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Contributes To Low Honey ProductionSeptember 2, 2014 | Rich IbarraCalifornia's drought is blamed for a big downturn in honey production. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
