UC Davis |

Videos available from UC Davis/Mars symposium on innovation in food and health

Symposium marks launch of the Innovation Institute for Food and Health.
Scientific American |

Quick DNA scans could ensure food is safe to eat

Foodborne illnesses and food fraud are common, but rapid DNA sequencing can reveal hidden dangers.
UC Davis |

Fighting powdery mildew on grapes

A discovery by UC Davis researchers is helping combat costly grape powdery mildew damage.
UC Riverside |

UC Riverside's CAFE launch features two esteemed food writers

David Karp and Gustavo Arellano lectured on Tejocote and the history of tacos in California as part of the California Agriculture and Food Enterprise launch.

Los Angeles Times |

Can scientists engineer drought-tolerant plants?

As the California drought enters its fourth year, scientists — among them, UC Riverside's Sean Cutler — are trying to genetically engineer plants that survive on less water.
ANR |

ANR VP honored by range management professionals

Barbara Allen-Diaz is the first female member to receive the Society for Range Management's highest honor.
EcoWatch |

Farmers rewarded for practicing 'carbon farming'

UC Berkeley researchers are involved in a project to restore grassland soils and sequester carbon.
Grist |

Can urban foraging actually feed poor people?

A project at UC Berkeley is testing this idea.
The Organic Center |

Q&A with Claire Kremen, UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley's Claire Kremen discusses biodiversity and organic farming.
UC Davis |

Student-athletes share scrambler recipes in dining commons

UC Davis women's soccer and men's golf teams square off in friendly competition Feb. 4 that promotes good nutrition.
ANR |

Comprehensive program helps improve children's eating habits

Obesity has decreased among Sacramento County school children since Shaping Healthy Choices implemented.
UC Irvine |

Students step up to address food issues

UC Global Food Initiative student fellows discuss projects at UC Irvine open house.