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.

Endowed chair named for professor emeritus Steve Gliessman, holder of campus's first endowed chair and a pioneer in agroecology.

One of the first things President Napolitano did in office was launch an ambitious, timely project called the Global Food Initiative, aiming to "sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025." Its success may be Napolitano's legacy as UC president.

The main ingredient in vegetable oil is linked to weight gain, fatty liver, diabetes and insulin resistance.

Head out with ​M​ark Bittman as he braves the elements and cruises along the waters off Marshall, Calif. UC Davis researchers are helping local food producers like Hog Island Oyster Farm monitor the effects of ocean acidification on the marine ecosystem.

Global Food Initiative fellows represent a broad cross-section of students.