EnvironmentCost Of California Farming GrowsAugust 14, 2014 | Rich IbarraCalifornia's farm production costs totaled $36.6 billion in 2013, an 8.6 percent jump from the previous year. Higher rates for feed, labor, improvements and water contributed to the jump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentInter-County Water Transfer From Merced To Stanislaus Faces OppositionMay 22, 2014 | Rich IbarraA proposed transfer of water from Merced County to Stanislaus County is making waves among farmers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
West Sacramento Gets First Urban FarmMay 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA vacant lot in West Sacramento will soon be transformed into the city’s first urban farm. The Center for Land Based Learning and the city have teamed up to provide beginning farmers with land. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.