California Healthline |

UC's case studies focus on food policy

As part of the UC Global Food Initiative, UC has compiled examples of the system's studies on food policy into one report in an effort to present more complete information to lawmakers.

San Diego Union-Tribune |

To feed a planet

A Q&A with UC San Diego researcher Jennifer Burney.

San Francisco Chronicle |

UC scientists test a clever and inexpensive way to capture El Niño rains

Researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension are testing a new method for capturing water by diverting it from rivers into Central Valley canals.

Science Today |

Novel way to boost the body's supply of a 'good fat'

Western Farm Press |

Pistachio industry gives $1M for applied research

UC will create two endowed chairs to address tree nut challenges.

Davis Enterprise |

For UCD prof, organic, GE farming can coexist

UC Food Observer Rose Hayden-Smith talks with Pamela Ronald about farming methods that enhance sustainable agriculture.

Sacramento Bee |

Commentary: Let's cultivate our soils wisely

UC Davis instructor Jeff Mitchell co-authors this piece about the critical role that soils have in agriculture and the economy of the Central Valley.

Sacramento Bee |

Vietnamese ambassador seeks help from UC Davis to preserve country's rice crop

Vietnam’s ambassador to Washington visited the Sacramento region to promote trade and educational exchanges, and to further his country’s long-standing relationship with UC Davis.

 

New York Times |

Eating organic lowers pesticide levels in children

New research from UC Berkeley shows that switching from conventional to organic fruits and vegetables, even for just a few days, significantly reduces pesticide levels in children’s bodies.

Inverse |

Science has already chosen your favorite food of the future

The Department of Energy is willing to bet $12.3 million that sorghum will be the key to feeding the populations of the future and has granted UC Berkeley funding to lead the charge.

Civil Eats |

Is millet the next super grain?

UC Berkeley's Millet Project is geared toward “rediscovering the traditions of cultivating millets and further reintroducing them into our diet.”

NPR |

California's vineyards pressed to turn less water into wine

A UC Davis research winery will be upgrading its existing rainwater capture system this winter, which should provide all the water for the winery's needs.