Feeding a Growing Population Content

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Food

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 22, 2025 - 12:43pm

Scientists explain the difference between whole, processed and ultra-processed foods. Learn how they could affect our health and how the food industry can improve.

Novel Study Calculates the Cost to Cattle Ranchers of an Expanding Wolf Population

Amy M Quinton — April 21, 2025 - 4:16pm

UC Davis researchers found that one gray wolf can cause between $69,000 and $162,000 in losses due to lower pregnancy rates in cows and decreased weight gain in calves.

Map of Genetic Regulation in Chickens Could Help Fight Against Bird Flu

Andy Fell — April 09, 2025 - 10:38am

An international team of researchers led by Professor Huaijun Zhou from the UC Davis Department of Animal Science has created the first-ever detailed map of how genes are regulated in chickens — a breakthrough that could help scientists breed birds that are more resistant to diseases like avian influenza.

Foundation Plant Services Detects No Viruses in 2025 Distributed Grapevines

Amy M Quinton — March 24, 2025 - 10:00pm

Foundation Plant Services Classic Foundation Vineyard at the University of California, Davis, detected zero cases of grapevine red blotch and grapevine leafroll associated virus-3 infections.

Cracking the Code of Pistachio Genetics

Amy M Quinton — March 20, 2025 - 9:00am

UC Davis researchers have generated the most high-quality map of the DNA of the pistachio, allowing breeders to develop better varieties.

California Rice and Wildlife Report Released

Katherine E Kerlin — February 27, 2025 - 9:00am

How many acres of rice are needed to support wildlife? UC Davis outlines a conservation footprint for the state's rice in a report for the California Rice Commission.

Sweet Molasses Feed Key to Understanding Grazing Behavior in Cattle

Amy M Quinton — February 18, 2025 - 9:00am

Researchers tempted grazing cattle with sweet molasses feed to discover whether cows would roam far to graze or stick close to the herd, water supplies and feed stations.

States Struggle to Curb Food Waste Despite Policies

Amy M Quinton — January 09, 2025 - 2:00pm

Current state policies aren't enough to curb food waste. Study shows states are falling short of the reduction goals set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A Legacy of Jimmy Carter: Craft Beer

Andy Fell — January 06, 2025 - 3:24pm

With the passing of Jimmy Carter, it is perhaps worth mentioning one small legacy from his presidency: the legalization of homebrewing and the craft beer revolution.

Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts

Andy Fell — January 02, 2025 - 11:52am

The genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees has been revealed by biologists at the University of California, Davis. The research, published Jan. 3 in Science, reveals a mechanism that has been stable in walnuts and their ancestors going back 40 million years — and which has some parallels to sex determination in humans and other animals.