Food

Grain Supply Shortage and Possible Biofuel Moratorium

Airs at: Mon, 04/28/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
 A call from agricultural researchers today could lead to a five year moratorium on Biofuel production. Citing concerns about nations halting the exportation of rice and grains the researchers are saying that biofuel production may be the cause. KBOO’s Michael Ianello ha... Read more

Food Crisis? Yes. Surprise? No.

Airs at: Tue, 04/29/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  People Rise Up
A converation with Anuradha Mittal, Executive Director of the Oakland Institute, regarding the global food price increases. Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for April 21 2008

Airs at: Sun, 04/20/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Hosted by Denise Morris, this program deals with the Global Food Crisis, Racism in and beyond the Presidential campaign, and the future of US Foreign Policy.  You can hear the whole show by clicking on the arrow above, or individual pieces by clicking on the links below.  ... Read more

The Global Food Crisis

Airs at: Sun, 04/20/2008 at 5:00pm
 There is lots of food in the world, but lots of people are starving.  Why are the neediest being priced out of the food market?  Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starving and an  activist with Food First, analyzes the situation in this conversation with the Old Mole's Bill... Read more

The Food Show - Passover

Airs at: Sun, 04/20/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Food Show
Learn some of the extra challenges in cooking while staying Kosher during Passover, and get some great recipes that help families feast within the holiday's special food restrictions. Read more

The Food Show - Cheese!

Airs at: Sun, 04/20/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Food Show
Mariam Widman and Mark Bitterman host. Today's guests are Steve Jones, owner of Steve's Cheese on NW Thurman and 23rd, and Paul Obringer from the Ancient Heritage Dairy. Find out all about artisan-quality cheeses available right here in Portland. Read more

How Food Prices Change with How Food Travels

Airs at: Wed, 04/16/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
 A major cause of high food prices is the way food gets to market – from multiple levels of middlemen, to poor planning that makes commodity prices volatile. That’s the view of a farm and food systems analyst, who is coming to Oregon next week to share his thoughts about ... Read more

Proper Eats Cafe: Sustainable Food and Vibrant Community

Airs at: Tue, 04/15/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Pete Anderson Interviews Piper, co-owner of Proper Eats Cafe of St. John's near North Portland. Proper Eats creates sustainability and connectivity through preparing and providing organic, vegetarian, vegan, locally made and earth respecting food. Read more

Hot Air from Coca Cola's Dasani Water

Airs at: Wed, 04/16/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
In the leadup to it's annual meeting, Coca Cola, Incorporated has blocked a shareholders' resolution to publicly report test data on its bottled water brand, Dasani. KBOO's Ethan Scarl spoke about the reasons for Coke's action with Sara Joseph, of Corporate Accountability ... Read more

The DirtBag on Beneficial Insects

Airs at: Sun, 04/13/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  The Dirtbag
Host Glen Andresen discusses food for beneficial insects including pollen, nectar...and aphids! Read more