UC Food Blog
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San Joaquin Valley farm and food project awarded $16 million in federal funds
Local food marketing, business and market support for small-scale farmers and food producers, new agricultural products and technology development are parts of a University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources project designed to boost jobs...
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The scent that could save California’s avocados
Scientists search for pheromone to disrupt insect mating UC Riverside scientists are on the hunt for a chemical that disrupts “evil” weevils' mating and could prevent them from destroying California's supply of avocados. Avocado weevils,...
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UC study breaks down costs of growing organic strawberries
Thinking about commercially growing organic strawberries on the Central Coast? To help prospective and current growers evaluate financial feasibility, the University of California has estimated costs to produce and harvest organic strawberries...
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More than a TikTok trend, preservation is the future of food
UC Master Food Preservers give live canning demonstrations at Orange County Fair If you visited the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa during the past month, you might have seen the Master Food Preservers of Orange County in their rustic...
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Less water, more watermelon: Grafting can help growers yield more
UC Cooperative Extension advisor tests ancient technique, new to California melons As growers across California navigate severe drought, supply-chain challenges and rising inflation, reducing inputs has become an existential necessity. And for...
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Agave: The new drought-tolerant California crop?
UC Davis to study agave sustainability as tequila, mezcal industry grows Agriculture in California faces an uncertain future as drought, wildfires and other climate extremes become more commonplace in the West. But a fledgling industry...
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Growing cereal crops with less fertilizer
Discovery could reduce nitrogen pollution, save farmers billions Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers needed to grow cereal crops. The discovery could save farmers in the...
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Researchers identify genes making strawberries resistant to Fusarium wilt
Resistant varieties to be released later this year to growers Strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could become less of a threat after researchers at the University of California, Davis, discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly...
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Organic farmers to get technical assistance from CDFA and UC ANR
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is awarding $1.85 million to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources to increase technical assistance for California's organic farmers. CDFA's State Organic Program is executing...
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Drip-irrigation study sees ‘huge’ reduction in water, fertilizer use for sweet corn
Study by UCCE advisor in Imperial County also shows 5% increase in yield A new study suggests that drip irrigation for sweet corn can significantly conserve water, reduce fertilizer use and boost crop yield in the low desert of California – and...