The little known history of the land of milk and honey.

Spring is arriving sooner than it did 10 years ago, sometimes significantly so, researchers find.

The world’s population is expected to soar by an additional 2.5 billion people by 2050, bringing a host of global challenges – including how to feed so many hungry mouths.

Scientists hope they can fend off a devastating strain of stem rust.

Budding Ethiopian scientist Sara Gebremeskel interns at UC Davis, thanks to an outpouring of support for her late mentor.

The 100-year-old organization is catching up to the state's diversity.

As the fruit gains popularity worldwide, a new program plans to make it ever better.

The Berkeley Food Institute explores the network of people and places behind what we eat in a new series.

A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.

A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.

What you should know before biting into cooked chicken meat sent to the U.S.

A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.