The effort to improve food safety by clearing wild vegetation surrounding crops is not helping, and in some cases may even backfire, according to a new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley.

Chez Panisse chef and owner, a UC Berkeley alumna, will receive the Foundation Medal at UC Santa Cruz's Founders Celebration Fiat Fifty dinner on Sept. 26.

Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science is showcasing how to reduce processing costs, improve wine quality and protect the planet.

As part of the California Matters video series with the UC Global Food Initiative and Berkeley Food Institute, Mark Bittman interviews UC Berkeley's Claire Kremen about the importance of pollinators to the food system.

UC Davis researcher Tessa Hill is working with Hog Island Oyster Co.'s Terry Sawyer to study how ocean acidifcation affects sea life -- they're featured together in the Mark Bittman: California Matters video series.

With the most commonly used pesticide for strawberries being phased out, researchers are trying to find alternatives. This story quotes UC Davis' Steven Fennimore and Steven Knapp.

A panel of health experts discusses what can be done to ensure health equity.

Sit down with Mark Bittman as he brunches with UC Berkeley's Saru Jayaraman to discuss her pioneering work with labor justice and the ongoing movement for change in the national restaurant industry.

Kaiser is part of a UC team that’s recently completed a research project on a program called “Plan, Shop, Save & Cook.” The findings have implications for identifying strategies that tackle food insecurity. Espinoza has participated in subsequent research.

Almonds have a surprisingly small carbon footprint compared to other nutrient-rich crops, reports a team of researchers at UC Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Work crews are putting the finishing touches on the reconstruction of the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

Researchers hope to use information to develop new strategies to prevent infection in various crops.