Vulnerability of mussels to harmful effects from acidic seawater varies among different West Coast locations, study finds.
MetroLab: End to 'ivory tower' universities?
UC San Diego's Keith Pezzoli said his MetroLab project involves sending students in his food justice class to urban neighborhoods to investigate suitable sites for temporary community gardens.
Carrot genome paints colorful picture of domestication
Study reveals how the carrot has been touched by breeding practices as well as influenced by environmental change.
Five takeaways from UC's Global Food Summit
Event is first opportunity for UC Blum Federation to come together since it was formally announced in February.
UC Riverside to host Global Food Security Week with slate of events
Scheduled activities include informative lectures and discussions, a documentary screening, a farm tour, a dance party and more.
Breastfeeding is good for yet another reason, researchers discover
Breast milk antibodies interact with the just-forming immune system of a newborn to shape lifelong responses.
UC Riverside graduate student to attend competitive program on food security
Forty students selected each year for U.S. Borlaug Summer Institute on Global Food Security.
Agricultural start-ups get boost from big firms and investors
The new AgTech Accelerator will get ideas for new companies and expert advice from various universities, including UC Davis.
Industry upbeat about new UC Davis strawberry breeding research
'Setting the benchmark' for quality, yield and sustainability.
International colloquium launches Global Tea Initiative
UC Davis positions itself to be research leader on yet another beverage.
College campuses take on food waste
On UC campuses, the Global Food Initiative has spurred collaborations that unite students across the system.
More food companies settling over questionable advertising claims
The story notes that schools including UCLA, UC Berkeley and Harvard University have added food law departments or classes.