Agriculture

Rodent for Dinner? California Officials Urge Residents to Eat Invasive Nutria

2025-03-24T18:06:15-07:00March 25, 2025|Agriculture, Controversial|

California wildlife officials are urging residents to help control the invasive Nutria population by turning them into meals. Once eradicated, these large rodents have returned, threatening wetlands and native wildlife. Could eating Nutria become California's new culinary solution?

California Strawberries and Pistachios Embody Innovation, Health, and the American Dream

2025-03-19T10:11:55-07:00March 19, 2025|Agriculture, California News, Featured Article, Nutrition|

Discover how California's strawberries and pistachios exemplify the state's agricultural success, nutritional excellence, and stories of resilience, opportunity, and sustainable farming.

The Changing Wine Industry and the Future of Two Buck Chuck

2025-02-24T21:31:52-08:00March 4, 2025|Agriculture, Budget, California News, Economy|

The recent layoffs at Bronco Wine Company, the maker of Two Buck Chuck, signal major shifts in the wine industry. Changing consumer preferences, an oversupply of grapes, and increased competition are reshaping the market. As younger generations turn to craft cocktails and seltzers, budget-friendly wines struggle to maintain relevance. What does the future hold for Two Buck Chuck?

Grocery Prices Surge as Egg and Meat Costs Skyrocket Amid Political Fallout

2025-02-24T21:29:37-08:00March 3, 2025|Agriculture, Budget, Economy, Family, Nutrition|

Grocery prices surged in January, with eggs, beef, and pork seeing steep increases. Egg prices jumped 15.2% in a month due to avian flu, while beef and pork costs continue to climb. As inflation squeezes American households, political debates over economic policies intensify ahead of the presidential election.

U.S. Senators Reintroduce Bill to Allow Year-Round E15 Sales Nationwide

2025-02-24T21:22:18-08:00February 26, 2025|Agriculture, Business, Economy, politics|

U.S. senators have reintroduced a bill to allow year-round, nationwide sales of E15 fuel, aiming to simplify regulations and expand ethanol market opportunities. Backed by bipartisan support, the legislation seeks to eliminate seasonal restrictions and boost agricultural economies.

Kim Kardashian Now Wants Higher Pay for Inmate Firefighters

2025-01-16T19:10:07-08:00January 24, 2025|Agriculture, Budget, California Legislature, California News, Crime, Wildfire|

Kim Kardashian is championing another criminal justice reform cause, advocating for higher pay for incarcerated firefighters battling Southern California’s wildfires. Supporting a bill by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, the proposal seeks to raise their wages to match the lowest state firefighter pay, addressing fairness while adding costs to California's budget.

How Is Looting Not a Felony?

2025-01-16T18:58:58-08:00January 21, 2025|Agriculture, Controversial, Crime, Wildfire|

We’re just as confused as you are. How is looting during emergencies—when families are most vulnerable—not automatically classified as a felony in California? As wildfires devastate communities, District Attorneys Nathan Hochman and Todd Spitzer are calling on Governor Newsom to make looting a felony punishable by state prison, ensuring justice for victims.

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