Every legacy has its roots & at UC Davis, those roots run deep. Excited to share second ep. of CLEAR Conversations with strong ties to upcoming Salute to Ag Football Game. It's more than just football, it's honoring ag, the people who make it possible & the pride that brings us all together. 🌱 🎙️

Hear Dr. Frank Mitloehner's take on sustainability in our newly launched podcast, CLEAR conversations. 🌎 🎙️ Full podcast 👉 clear.ucdavis.edu/news/talking...

We welcomed 58 new calves to the UC Davis feedlot today! These beef cattle are part of a study looking at early-life intervention strategies aimed at reducing methane. Our team was up bright and early transporting, unloading, weighing, and tagging each calf. 💛🐂

One week until the Salute to Ag Football Game at the University of California, Davis! It's going to be a great day honoring the grit, drive, and heart of agriculture. 🌱 🗓️ Saturday, September 27 📍 UC Davis Health Stadium Thank you UC Davis Athletics for your partnership! 🤝

Farming. Food. Sustainability. 🌎 These aren't just buzzwords – they're the future of how we produce & enjoy what's on our plates. CLEAR Conversations breaks down science, stories & solutions shaping ag. Listen to full ep. ft. Dr. Frank Mitloehner! ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXOI...

Our new podcast, "CLEAR Conversations" out now! 🎙️ Each ep. turns complex science into digestible conversations about livestock sustainability & explores how our food is produced. Up first – Dr. Frank Mitloehner & Tracy Sellers on farming, food and sustainability. clear.ucdavis.edu/news/talking...

Not all water is the same. On dairy farms, green, blue & gray water each serve a purpose.👇 🟩 Rainwater held in soil 🟦 Freshwater drawn from rivers, lakes or wells ⬜ Recycled wastewater Farmers & researchers are working together to make every drop count for sustainable animal agriculture.

We're just two weeks away from the Salute to Ag Football Game at @ucdavis.bsky.social! 🗓️ Saturday, September 27 📍 UC Davis Health Stadium Discounted tickets available. Just use CLEAR at checkout to save. Thank you UC Davis Athletics for your partnership! 🤝 🎟️: www.gofevo.com/event/Agday2

Farmers and researchers are working together to improve sustainability in animal agriculture. 🤝 Understanding the three types of water is key: 🌱 Green water is rainwater held in soil 🚰 Blue water is from streams, lakes & groundwater ♻️ Gray water is recycled water

DYK❓Western U.S. dairy farmers are managing 3⃣ types of water to improve sustainability on farm. 🐄 🟩 Green – rainwater held in soil 🟦 Blue – surface or groundwater ⬜️ Gray – recycled wastewater Optimizing each type essential for future of ag. 👇 clear.ucdavis.edu/explainers/r...

Cheering for the game and the people behind agriculture! 🏈 🐄 We're proud to team up with UC Davis Athletics once again to sponsor this year's Salute to Ag Football Game! Excited to stand behind the grit, determination and heart of agriculture for the second year in a row. ✨ 1/

What is CRISPR-Cas9 and why does it matter in livestock❓ CRISPR Cas-9 is a precision gene-editing tool that acts like molecular scissors. Scientists can cut, remove, or replace specific genes in DNA with incredible accuracy. ✂️ 🧬 1/

CRISPR isn't just transforming human medicine, but it's also reshaping animal agriculture. 🗣️ 1/ clear.ucdavis.edu/explainers/u...

$560 million – that's how much Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) costs the U.S. pork industry every year through reproductive losses, respiratory disease and increased antibiotic use. 1/

This Labor Day, we thank the farmers and ranchers who work hard to bring us nutritious meat and dairy products while mitigating their environmental impacts. 🚜🎉

Come and join us at the Salute to Ag Football Game at UC Davis on September 27, as we celebrate our ranchers and farmers who keep agriculture going strong! Discounted tickets available using promo code CLEAR at checkout. clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...

Research at UC Davis is helping farmers tackle climate change on the farm.👩‍🌾 In a recent project led by Dr. Alice Rocha, Eminex® which is a manure additive, presented as a low-cost alternative to traditional anaerobic digesters. Find the full study here: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/researc...

Feed additives are emerging as a key tool to reduce methane from livestock, helping lower the climate impact of meat and dairy production. 🌾 Read more: clear.ucdavis.edu/explainers/r...

Livestock play a significant role in the climate discussion.🌎 At the 2025 State of the Science Summit at UC Davis, professor and air quality specialist, Dr. Frank Mitloehner discusses how improved productivity and feed additives are reducing methane emissions from cattle. 🎤

We’re proud to have graduate students bridging the gap between ranchers and the community. 🚜 Last week, UC Davis CLEAR Center PhD student, Madison Kindberg spoke with cattlewomen at the Chamber of Commerce about livestock and climate. She shared the positive impact beef cattle have on ecosystems.🐮

Pig farmers aren’t just raising pigs – they’re raising a future. 🐷 Tracie and Dave Mensink are protecting the soil, water and air, so their granddaughters can one day raise their families on the same nurtured land. Consumers want food raised right, and farmers make sure they deliver. 🌱

Today is National Bacon Lovers Day and a perfect reminder of the science and stewardship behind pork production. 🥓

Applying more manure than crops can use doesn't build soil, it pollutes water. 💧 Pig farmers follow agronomic rates & design waterways to carry clean rainwater away from barns. Responsible manure management on farm means healthier crops, cleaner water & improved sustainability.

As we celebrate the upcoming Salute to Ag Football Game at UC Davis, it's worth recognizing the unexpected link between livestock and sports! 🐂 1/

Methane emissions from ruminant livestock are a significant contributor to greenhouse gases, but understanding how methane is produced in the rumen helps pave the way for effective solutions. 1/

Real conversations. Real solutions. Real progress. 🗣️ The 2025 State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture brought together voices from across the industry to engage in meaningful conversations on lowering methane emissions from livestock production.

More than 60,000 pork producers across the United States contribute over $62 billion to the economy, and they're doing more than just raising pigs. 💲 1/

What do land-grant universities have to do with the food on your plate? New blog from Dr. Frank Mitloehner at UC Davis looks into the history of land-grant universities and the positive impact they have on shaping American agriculture.👇 clear.ucdavis.edu/blog/land-gr...

Using CRISPR, researchers can target & knock out gene responsible for boar taint without affecting rest of pig's DNA. No castration. Just precision. 🐖🔬 ✅ Better animal welfare ✅ Improved product quality ✅ More sustainable production This is how science moves animal agriculture forward.

Join us at the Salute to Ag Football Game on Saturday, September, 27 at the University of California, Davis! Discounted tickets available. Just use CLEAR at checkout to save. Thank you, UC Davis Athletics for your partnership! 🤝 Get your tickets now: www.gofevo.com/event/Agday2

In a live RFD-TV interview, Dr. Frank Mitloehner shares how football and farming is teaming up at the Salute to Ag Football Game at the University of California, Davis to bring agricultural awareness to the stadium spotlight! 1/ www.rfdtv.com/scoring-a-to...

John Harris, longtime leader of Harris Farms, passed away July 2 at age 81. 🕊️ He was a visionary rancher and known for blending tradition with innovation & partnered with UC Davis researchers like Frank Mitloehner to improve cattle welfare and land stewardship. clear.ucdavis.edu/news/califor...

There are regulatory steps in place ensuring the safety of gene-edited foods before they reach consumers. Eating food with DNA doesn't alter our own genetic makeup. 🧬 1/

"I am deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of my friend and colleague, Kenneth Tate. He was a brilliant mind in plant science—dedicated, generous, and deeply committed to his research," Dr. Frank Mitloehner said. www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/tate-obit

How does cattle behavior influence land use? ⛰️ Kristina Horback, associate professor at UC Davis, shares how behavioral science shows differences in movement, terrain preference & how personality can shape the landscape in measurable ways. 1/

What do cattle do all day and how do they use the land? 🌱 🐂 In a recent University of California, Davis study, GPS tracking units were placed on a herd to record their location every 10 minutes. The data offered a detailed look at daily grazing patterns, movement and land use behavior. 1/

What do cattle do all day and how do they use the land? 🌱 🐂 In a recent University of California, Davis study, GPS tracking units were placed on a herd to record their location every 10 minutes. The data offered a detailed look at daily grazing patterns, movement and land use behavior. 1/

We're thrilled to be working with UC Davis Athletics to sponsor the Salute to Ag Football Game at UC Davis! Honored to be part of this special game honoring the grit, drive, and heart of agriculture for its second straight year. 🏈 🐄 🐖 1/ ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/7/...

We're proud to celebrate one of our outstanding PhD students, Supatirada Wongchanla aka Jane, who recently presented her research at the 2025 ASAS-CSAS (American Society of Animal Science) Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. 🎓 1/

CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene editing tool that acts like molecular scissors, making precise cuts in the DNA. The cell's natural repair mechanisms are then used to introduce desired genetic alterations. 🧬 ✂️ 1/

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. And slashing methane emissions is a major opportunity for a climate win. 🗣️ 1/

We can't build a sustainable food system without farmers. They are the ones caring for the land, the animals & our future. They're not just growing food, they're investing in solutions like digesters & biogas – finding smarter ways to farm & protect natural resources for future generations.

The 2025 World Pork Expo was more than just mouthwatering samples. It was a powerhouse of innovation, learning and industry leadership. This year's expo reaffirmed that tomorrow's pork industry will be defined by research-driven practices, clear communications and collaborative efforts. 1/

Farmers are turning to real solutions to cut methane emissions. Anaerobic digesters transform waste into renewable energy. To support these efforts, carbon credits provide a way to turn climate solutions into additional revenue, supporting both sustainability & viability on farm. 💡

Once again, we are proud to sponsor the Salute to Ag Football Game at the University of California, Davis to honor hardworking farmers, ranchers and ag professionals – all who work tirelessly behind the scenes! 1/

We're excited to welcome Ashley Stokes as the new Dean of UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences! Their leadership comes at a pivotal time as we continue improving sustainability in animal agriculture. Here's to a new chapter of innovation and collaboration! 🤝

How lucky are we to have this in our own backyard? 🐮 💙 💛 The UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' Beef Cattle Facilities are more than just pens and pastures – it’s where students learn real-world cow/calf management through hands-on experience at every stage of care.

Some folk clock out at 5. James Lambs and many farmers happen to clock in. ⏰ After a full day at his full-time job, James is back on his family farm tending to his nursery pigs and putting in the work that keeps his operation running and his animals in good health.

Pig farmers like James Lamb are using sonar technology to measure sludge buildup in their manure lagoons. Why❓ Because sludge is made up of inorganic material like dirt and ash that takes up valuable space needed for microbes to break down organic material. 1/

What used to be seen as waste is now a resource that is powering homes and fueling cars. Watch Dr. Frank Mitloehner explain how pig farmers capture methane gas from animal manure stored in lagoons and convert it into renewable natural gas. 🐷 💩 ♻️