Sacramento County Local News: Agriculture, Food & Gardening

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Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

Monterey Farmers Try Novel Approach to Replenish Groundwater

11/29/2023
Water managers in Pajaro Valley are paying farmers for water they get back into the ground. The move comes as California has grappled with water shortages in recent years.

From SFGate...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening

One of Largest Cannabis Distribution Companies in State Goes Up in Smoke

11/20/2023
HERBL, one of California’s biggest cannabis companies, collapsed earlier this year. The company, which sold $700 million of cannabis last year, reportedly shorted the state $17 million in taxes.

From CapPublicRadio...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability

Gardeners Aren’t Surprised as USDA Updates Key Map

11/19/2023
A newly updated “plant hardiness zone map” from the Department of Agriculture has many of the nation’s gardeners rushing online, Googling what new plants they can grow in their mostly warming regions.

From YubaNet...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability Crime & Justice

Groups Urge Court to Strike Down Decision Greenlighting Ocean Fish Farming

11/13/2023
Center for Food Safety has filed arguments seeking to revoke the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ approval of nationwide permit 56, which authorizes industrial finfish aquaculture structures in ocean waters around the country. CFS represents a coalition of conservation, tribal, and fishing organizations.

From ProPublica...

Business, Economy & Jobs Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening

A California Ranch Gets Nearly as Much Water as the Arizona City of Scottsdale

11/09/2023
The Elmore Desert Ranch gets 22.5 billion gallons of water from the Colorado River, almost as much as is cleared for Scottsdale, Ariz. And that’s just a fraction of the 386.5 billion gallons from the river going to 19 other families in Imperial Valley.

From YubaNet...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

UC Irvine-Led Science Team Shows How to Eat Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis

11/06/2023
In a study published in Nature Sustainability, scientists assessed the potential for wide-scale synthetic production of dietary fats. The raw materials are the same as those used by plants: hydrogen in water and carbon dioxide in the air.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Australian Wine Conglomerate Spends $900 Million for Daou Vineyards

11/01/2023
The acquisition includes the Daou brand, Daou Mountain Estate, four luxury wineries, and around 400 acres of vineyards in Adelaida District of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Benji’s Woodfire Pizza to Open in Citrus Heights

10/20/2023
Drivers traveling along Auburn Boulevard may have noticed new signage outside a recently renovated strip mall announcing a new pizzeria, slated to open in November.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Local Residents Toast to Black Brewers

10/20/2023
Local residents were able to experience the craft beer culture with Oak Park Brewing Co. as they teamed up with the National Black Brewers Association for events celebrating Black brewers.

From CalMatters...

Environment Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Pumpers Need to Slow Down or Face Fines, State Says

10/12/2023
Hundreds of wells in Tulare Lake aquifer are at risk of going dry. Today's recommendation is the first time that state officials have moved to crack down on local plans that fail to stop excessive groundwater pumping.

From CapPublicRadio...

Health Agriculture, Food & Gardening State of California

California Is First to Ban Four Food Additives Linked to Disease

10/10/2023
The California Food Safety Act prohibits the manufacturing, distribution and sale of food and beverages that contain brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3.

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Health Animals Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Spreading the News on How West Nile Virus Spreads

10/05/2023
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Here’s why you should contact SYMVCD when you find a dead bird.

From CalMatters...

Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

To Make Water Conservation a ‘California Way of Life,’ the Price Tag is $13 Billion

10/04/2023
Water providers say rebates for residential areas are costly and residents may refuse to remove their lawns. The rules aim to save enough water for more than a million households a year.

From CalMatters...

Public Safety Health Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

California May Ban Additives in Some Candies—But Not Skittles

10/02/2023
The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods. California is on the cusp of prohibiting their sale by 2027.

From Mountain Democrat...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening History

Sacramento Museums Showcase Region’s Farm-to-Fork Roots

09/25/2023
Given the critically important role agriculture continues to play in the region, many local museums offer special exhibits, experiences and activations that highlight ever-enduring farm-to-fork connections.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Local Black Farmers Raise Funds for Land

09/25/2023
Since 2018, Nelson Hawkins has farmed a small plot in West Sacramento. Now, the land that he tills, plows and harvests is set to be razed for a new housing development. Hawkins, who is Black, knows his dilemma is part of a bigger problem.

From Daily Democrat...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening

NASA Technology Can Spot Wine Grape Disease From the Sky

09/12/2023
Using intricate infrared images captured by airplane over California's Central Valley, researchers were able to distinguish Cabernet Sauvignon grape vines that were infected but not showing symptoms.

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Public Safety Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Resilience Government Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District

Fighting West Nile Virus With Science

09/08/2023
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A rainy Labor Day weekend followed by a week of temperatures in the 80s and 90s created perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes in a season when their population was already exploding. Meanwhile, the record number of insects and birds testing positive for the West Nile Virus continues to spike.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Citrus Heights

New Drive-Thru Opens in Citrus Heights after Years-Long Delay

08/31/2023
The long-awaited opening of California Burrito on Lichen Drive near Interstate 80 has finally arrived.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability City of Folsom

Old Folsom Trees Must Go With Parking Lot Upgrade

08/30/2023
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With the renovation of the Traders Lane Parking Lot, Folsom officials agreed it was necessary to remove 50-year-old fruitless mulberry trees. City Arborist Aimee Nunez explained the trees have lived twice their expected life.