LAWR Professor Emeritus Kate Scow calls soil one of Earth’s most vital living systems & her groundbreaking work is changing how we think about dirt, climate & clean water. See why she’s earned a spot in both the National Academies of Science & Engineering! https://bit.ly/4nGYwsG

Welcome back, Aggies! Get the latest news, honors & campus newsmakers in this edition of Highlights - catch moments from our glowing College Welcome, learn about a new mobile tool changing how farmers monitor crops & discover grocery store foods shaped by UC research & more! https://bit.ly/3VBfRaw

Terra Madre Americas food festival is this weekend in Sacramento! The 3-day event includes food tastings, presentations & panel discussions with many of our faculty, staff & students talking about agriculture, food and wine & lots more! https://bit.ly/4nkPTo4

Welcome Transfer Class of 2027! #ucdavis

The spotted lanternfly looks like a work of art but the invasive insect is wreaking havoc in the US over its insatiable taste for crops. Our researchers are working on just the right fumigation method to keep the lanternflies away. #UCDavisDelivers...solutions #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

Congrats to Clare Cannon, associate professor with the Department of Human Ecology, for being appointed interim director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment! https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/clare-cannon-appointed-interim-director-uc-davis-institute-environment

UC Davis student Kate Villegas is a Global Aggie! Read all about how she spent a semester studying abroad in Madrid, including taking classes, exploring the city & making lifelong friends! https://globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/semester-madrid-kate-villegass-study-abroad-journey

Our researchers found that some disposable electronic cigarettes & vape pods emit more toxic metals like lead & nickel than traditional cigarettes. This can help consumers understand health risks & make informed decisions. #UCDavisDelivers...consumer answers. #UCDD https://bit.ly/47muNAs

Congrats to our Associate Dean Ermias Kebreab for being named a 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation! He’s focused on real solutions for sustainable agriculture and protecting the environment in a changing climate. https://bit.ly/3JQSK9m

Our Aggies are making an impact. As part of an environmental justice course, UC Davis students worked directly with Davis community members to offer recommendations for the city’s updated General Plan – and presented their work straight to the City Council. https://bit.ly/4n8rod4

Congrats to our alum Priya Talreja for being the first Aggie to receive the prestigious 2025 Fulbright–National Geographic Award! She’ll travel to Portugal’s Azores this fall to work on expanding EV charging infrastructure using geospatial tools! https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/first-aggie-explorer

NASA discovered that the insect guts on aircraft was messing w/ aerodynamics & cutting fuel efficiency. Entomologist & professor emeritus Lynn Kimsey & her lab analyzed panels from real test flights & identified the culprits, which included aphids, syrphid flower flies, honeybees & lady bugs.

Did you know your grocery list likely contains food developed by UC & #UCDavis? Almonds, strawberries, tomatoes, wine, walnuts & more grew out of research at farms, labs & research stations. https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/12-foods-you-couldnt-live-without-brought-you-university-california

Under sunny skies & surrounded by rows of veggies, Dean Stokes spent the morning with faculty & students checking out some cutting-edge ag tech! From drones to cameras that can "see" plant health, it's all part of our mission to study & breed more resilient crops. https://projectgemini.ucdavis.edu

🚨Research alert 🚨 #UCDavis scientists developed wheat plants that help make their own fertilizer. The development could lead to better food security, higher yields and less environmental pollution. https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/wheat-makes-its-own-fertilizer

Did you know shrubs hold the answers as to how well a forest might come back from a wildfire? Replanting after fire can boost recovery but UC Davis researchers discovered that reforestation depends on competition with shrubs. #UCDavisDelivers...forest recovery #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/shrubs-...

2 new papers now out in #ES&T on the persistent and multi-generational impacts of flame retardants on behavior and brain biology Press release from ‪@ucdavis.bsky.social‬ ‪@ucdaviscaes.bsky.social‬ that ties this with our work on multi-gen impacts of oil spills www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

🚨Research alert 🚨 A tiny fish with transparent embryos is helping #UCDavis researchers shed new light on how maternal exposure to crude oil and flame retardants can affect later generations. #DeepwaterHorizon #PBTE caes.ucdavis.edu/news/materna...

From cooking challenges to networking with industry pros – the UC Davis Food Tech Club has been bringing people together for 50 years. Check them out, you could meet some cool people while learning stuff that might just shape your future. https://rmi.ucdavis.edu/blog/uc-davis-food-tech-club

Prof. Sam Sandoval Solis and UC Davis students presented their new report on water equity at the State Capitol this week! The report highlights the lack of representation in CA water leadership and what can be done to fix it. watermanagement.ucdavis.edu/application/...

Sulfur can be found in more than 60% of the Everglades. #UCDavis researchers traced the contamination back to fertilizer runoff from sugarcane crops, knowledge that local planners can use to reduce exposure by managing sulfur use. #UCDavisDelivers...answers #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/sulfur-...

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Thanks to a generous local donor, bilingual students in the Maternal & Child Nutrition program will get support to become lactation consultants – helping families in the languages they speak & love. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/expandi...

Less temptation, more nutrition. A new UC Davis study of Berkeley’s healthy checkout policy found added sugars in food & drink products at checkout dropped by 70%, along with a 53% drop in sodium in beverages and 41% less saturated fat. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/healthy...

We’ve had so much going on this summer that we just published a bonus edition of Highlights. Meet new CA&ES dean Ashley M. Stokes, visit the Student Farm, help name a new llama, learn about how yeast plays a role in eco-friendly cleaning products and so much more! mailchi.mp/caes.ucdavis...

Picking tomatoes too soon or storing them in cold places make them mushy or ruin the taste. Researchers analyzed tomatoes to see how different temperatures affected ripening, shedding new light on how to reduce food loss & waste. #UCDavisDelivers...support #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/researc...

🚨 🦙 We have a new llama & need your help naming her! 🦙 🚨 She is sweet, sassy, strong & living at the #UCDavis sheep barn to help protect the flock from predators. Be a part of CA&ES history and submit your name ideas now! caes.ucdavis.edu/news/name-ll...

Aerosols in smoke plumes from wildfires that are 10 days old and from distant places can generate snow, rain & cloud changes, knowledge that helps us better understand how wildfires affect regional & global climate. #UCDavisDelivers...climate understanding #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/older-w...

Congrats to Professor Joanna Chiu!

The spotted-wing drosophila is causing massive crop losses, laying eggs in fruit like berries. #UCDavis scientists uncovered how the pest develops resistance to insecticides & created a fast, genetic-based test to help farmers stay ahead. #UCDavisDelivers entomology.ucdavis.edu/news/zalom-a...

Researchers decoded & catalogued the genetic diversity of wild North American grapes, allowing breeders to introduce key resistance traits into grapes to face challenges like water scarcity. #UCDavisDelivers...innovation #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/genetic...

UC Davis researchers have developed a “jelly ice cube” that stays cold, is plastic-free and prevents cross-contamination. Thanks in part to funding from USDA NIFA, the technology is set to transform food storage and shipping. #UCDD #UCDavisDelivers…FoodSafety www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/coo...

Pistachios are a favorite snack and now UC Davis researchers have sequenced the pistachio genome & uncovered how the nuts develop. The USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture supported this research. #UCDavisDelivers...breakthroughs #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/crackin...

We have some “nutworthy” news to share! CA&ES hosted an on-campus conference for the California Pistachio Research Board and the Administrative Committee for Pistachios (ACP). During the event, CA&ES Dean Ashley M. Stokes spoke with the attendees, faculty presented research and…

Our researchers learn how climate change is affecting bumble bees. Bees that do well in cooler areas are disappearing, and even heat-loving bees are starting to struggle. Knowing this allows us to better protect them. #UCDavisDelivers…protection #UCDD entnem.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

Congrats to Prof. Gwen Arnold, who was named a Chancellor’s Fellow! She’s one of 5 faculty members recognized for fostering inclusive learning as mentors & closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented students – showing what being an Aggie is all about! caes.ucdavis.edu/news/faculty...

AI imaging in the field :seedling::iphone: Our GEMINI team captures data across the light spectrum to help plant breeders develop better crops. #UCDavis #CAES #BAE #AgTech

Agave farming is expanding in California and the crop could represent the next modern gold rush, water resources scientist Sam Sandoval Solis says. As part of that growth, the UC Organic Ag Institute held a field day in San Diego on sustainable farming practices. ucanr.edu/blog/green-b...

Those chili peppers you love? They’re from central-east Mexico, allowing researchers to understand genetic evolution and the origins of agriculture, helping to feed a growing population. #UCDavisDelivers...answers #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/article...

When Alaska’s rivers turned a rusty orange, our researchers sped into action & uncovered that thawing permafrost was exposing minerals to weathering & affecting the water. The Nat'l Park Service & U.S. Geological Survey collaborated on & funded this work. #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-del...

Nearly 60% of strawberries grown in CA came from our Strawberry Breeding Program, which has released dozens of varieties. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture helped fund the research. #UCDavisDelivers...better nutrition #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

What do warmer nights mean for caterpillars? UC Davis researchers used hand warmers to mimic warming effects and found that the lack of a “cool down” period at night affected caterpillar growth, feeding habits and survival rates. Learn more: caes.ucdavis.edu/news/caterpi...

From the lab to laundry! #UCDavis researchers discovered a strain of yeast that produces natural, soap-like compounds & now a CA biotech company is using it to create cleaning products that are eco-friendly and gentle on skin. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

When emergencies or worker shortages hit ag operations, food can still make it to your table, thanks to machines that find & pick fruit, supported by the National Science Foundation & USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture. UCDavisDelivers...innovation #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/stavros...

Welcome to our new Dean Ashley Stokes, who has broad experience in engagement, extension, admissions & veterinary medicine. She’ll be touring California this fall to meet alumni & attend conferences, symposia & receptions. Welcome to the AggieVerse, Dean Stokes!! caes.ucdavis.edu/directory/fs...

Our researchers found that 70% of foods & drinks at the checkout lane are unhealthy. The NIH National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases funded this work, which could lead to healthier, more accessible options for all. #UCDavisDelivers…progress #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/temptat...

A switch to anchovy-heavy diets is likely causing thiamine, or B1, deficiencies in winter-run Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River, #UCDavis and other researchers found. The reduction of this vital vitamin could be another blow to a struggling salmon population. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/anchovy...

UC Davis delivers resilience–our researchers are leading efforts to help farmers adapt to climate change while protecting groundwater. Backed by USDA’s NIFA funding, our recommendations will ensure farmers can keep growing food w/o draining resources. #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

Worse than cigarettes? New #UCDavis research finds that disposable e-cigarettes or vape pods can contain hazardous levels of lead, nickel & antimony, increasing the risk of cancer, neurological damage and respiratory diseases in users. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/disposa...

It’s Weed Day at #UCDavis!!! Scientists, agricultural workers and others gathered today to learn about the latest in weed control research and technology. Not to miss: a weed quiz!

#UCDavis is where science meets action. That’s especially for reducing methane emissions in dairy & beef industries. Learn more about the 2025 State of the Science Summit, which drew industry leaders & experts from around the globe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpeT...