Food
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California Aquaculture Companies Explore Sustainable Fish Farming
Most of the farm-produced seafood consumed in this country is imported, much of it from Asia, and that has raised concerns about environmental and public health regulation at overseas fish farms. Now some California aquaculture businesses are pitching environmentally friendly ways to bring more business here.
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Retail Operations Close at Drakes Bay Oyster Company
What's next for the oyster farm, its employees and the natural environment of Drakes Estero.
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A Quest for Vegan Cheese That Actually Tastes Like Cheese
A team of Bay Area scientists is biohacking baker's yeast, in an effort to produce proteins that are just like milk proteins, only they're aren't from milk.
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California’s Drought is Hurting Farmers More Than Food Consumers
Economists estimate that the drought will cost the state's farm economy about $2.2 billion this year, including the loss of more than 17,000 jobs.
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A ‘Squid Bloom’ in Monterey Bay Is Good News for Local Fishermen
Squid fishermen in and around Monterey Bay are experiencing early success this season with California market squid, which may be a result of a couple happy accidents.
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California Drought Dries Up Honey Supply
Mountain meadows that would normally be covered with wildflowers have nothing to offer the bees this year, as the flowers lie dormant in the drought. Beekeepers are looking at drastically reduced production, and in some cases are just trying to keep their bees alive.
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Drought Outlook: ‘Disastrous Consequences’ If 2015 Is Dry
A new report echoes some of the worst fears of a fourth straight drought year.
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Foraging for a Better Beer
Watch as a Durham, NC brewery makes persimmon beer from foraging to fermentation. ...Read More
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How to Plant a Backyard Rain Garden
This growing season, consider planting a different kind of garden, one that will sop up stormwater and take pressure off the sewage system. ...Read More
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Drones: The Newest Water-Saving Tool for Parched Farms
Farmers are looking to the sky for the latest water-saving tool. But will aviation authorities allow it?
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Cold, Then Dry: Dealing California Citrus Farmers a Double Punch
First the freeze, now a crippling water shortage confront citrus growers in the Central Valley.
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Science of Beer: Tapping the Power of Brewer’s Yeast
Whether it’s a lager or ale, sour or bitter, dark or light, most beer has one thing in common: yeast. KQED Science visits a commercial yeast laboratory and a local brewery to reveal how this key ingredient is a major player in both science history and beer production.
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Drought Forces Tough Decisions on Farmers and Ranchers
Among the first and hardest-hit by the drought are ranchers and farmers who are now faced with some tough choices. The decisions they'll soon be making will have a ripple effect from the farm to the table.
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Should Wine Bottles Carry a Deposit?
Some are calling for bottle deposits on wine and liquor bottles to solve the deficit in the state’s recycling fund, but the industry says its recycling rates are already high.
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California Egg, Dairy Producers Win Big in Farm Bill
It's more than two years late, but California farmers say they're relieved the House finally passed a compromise farm bill. ...Read More
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California Winemakers Brace for Drought Impacts
The silver lining: droughts can produce some very memorable wines -- just not as much of them.
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Crab Season Kicks Off With New Limits for Fishermen
A new cap on the number of crab traps could help Bay Area fishermen--and maybe keep fresh crab in your local market a bit longer.
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Appeals Court Rules Against Drakes Bay Oyster Company
A new court order may be the final blow for the Drakes Bay Oyster Company, located within the Point Reyes National Seashore. The oyster farm will not be allowed to continue operating while it awaits an appeal to the decision not to renew its lease.
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What the Heat Wave Means for California’s Crops
The heat wave that pushed inland temperatures into triple-digits for days is finally wearing off, but farmers are still figuring out how it will affect their crops. It's a mixed bag, depending on what a farmer grows.
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L-carnitine: Heart Disease’s Chemical Culprit?
Eating a lot of red meat is known to contribute to heart disease, presumably due to the large amount of saturated fats and cholesterol in the meat. Or that’s what we used to think. New research indicates the real culprit may be a chemical in the red meat called L-carnitine.
