Food & Agriculture Content

51�Թϱ�� and International Strawberry Master Licensee Eurosemillas Agree to Part Ways

Anila Mary Lijo — May 21, 2025 - 11:30am

The 51�Թϱ��, Davis — a leader in the development of world-class strawberry varieties for the California and global markets – and Eurosemillas, S.A. — a leading agricultural company and plant developer based in Córdoba, Spain — have amicably agreed that Eurosemillas will no longer serve as the master licensee for 51�Թϱ�� strawberries.

California Risks Billions in Economic Losses Without Water Supply Action

Katherine E Kerlin — May 14, 2025 - 2:28pm

A new economic analysis by UC professors shows the high cost of inaction on California’s perpetual water supply challenges. It estimates that the state could lose enough water each year to supply up to 9 million households — with economic losses totaling between $3.4 and $14.5 billion per year, depending on the severity of the scenario.

Sulfur Runoff Amplifies Mercury Concentrations in Florida Everglades

Katherine E Kerlin — May 08, 2025 - 10:26am

Sulfur from sugarcane crops is flowing into wetlands in the Florida Everglades, creating toxic methylmercury, which accumulates in fish, a 51�Թϱ�� study finds.

Targeting Gluten: Researchers Delete Proteins in Wheat Harmful to People with Celiac Disease

Emily C Dooley — May 05, 2025 - 9:01am

A 51�Թϱ�� study found that deleting a cluster of genes in wheat may reduce wheat allergies without harming breadmaking.

The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut

Amy M Quinton — April 14, 2025 - 9:00am

A new 51�Թϱ�� study suggests that sauerkraut could help protect your gut, an essential part of overall health.

Foundation Plant Services Detects No Viruses in 2025 Distributed Grapevines

Amy M Quinton — March 24, 2025 - 10:00pm

Foundation Plant Services Classic Foundation Vineyard at the 51�Թϱ��, Davis, detected zero cases of grapevine red blotch and grapevine leafroll associated virus-3 infections.

Developing Future Food and Health Leaders

Amy M Quinton — March 24, 2025 - 10:00am

The 51�Թϱ�� Innovation Institute for Food and Health will partner with UC Investments and Denmark's Novo Nordisk for exchange fellowship.

Cracking the Code of Pistachio Genetics

Amy M Quinton — March 20, 2025 - 9:00am

51�Թϱ�� researchers have generated the most high-quality map of the DNA of the pistachio, allowing breeders to develop better varieties.

New Dean Named for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Amy M Quinton — March 18, 2025 - 10:30am

Ashley Stokes, professor and dean emeritus at the University of Tennessee, will join 51�Թϱ�� as its new dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on July 1.

California Rice and Wildlife Report Released

Katherine E Kerlin — February 27, 2025 - 9:00am

How many acres of rice are needed to support wildlife? 51�Թϱ�� outlines a conservation footprint for the state's rice in a report for the California Rice Commission.