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Bond, Guyer, Todgham Appointed to Dean’s Leadership Team

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Professors Jason Bond, Amanda Guyer & Anne Todgham who have taken on new roles on the CA&ES leadership team!
“I am very excited to strengthen our leadership team with their expertise and dedication,” Dean Ashley M. Stokes said. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/bond-gu...

Three professors in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis have taken on new roles on the college leadership team, Dean Ashley M. Stokes announced.Professor Jason Bond is t...

Swain named to 2025 TIME100 Next list of emerging leaders | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats to UC Davis alum Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, for being on the 2025 TIME100 Next list highlighting 100 rising leaders worldwide! https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/time100next

Daniel Swain, climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, is on the 2025 TIME100 Next list recognizing 100 emerging leaders from around the world.

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 7d

Researchers developed an AI tool that can tell farmers in the field how their crops are doing nutritionally. This helps growers ensure they are using the right amount of fertilizer, which protects crops, groundwater & our lands.
#ucdavisdelivers...technology #ucdd
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A leaf being placed in a hand-held spectrometer to scan for nutrition information with the words: Delivering answers in the orchards.

A slide that reads: Hearty crops lead to better products and a healthier environment. UC Davis researchers developed a hand-held tool that can tell farmers in the field how their crops are doing nutritionally. This helps growers ensure they are using the right amount of fertilizer, which protects crops, groundwater and our lands.

A slide that reads: The tool was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, as well as the California Table Grape Commission.

Turning Food Scraps into Opportunities

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 7d

Piles of tomato pulp, almond hulls and other food scraps often go to waste. UC Davis researchers developed an online tool that tracks those agricultural leftovers in an effort to help reduce food waste and inspire new uses. https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/turning-food-scraps-opportunities

For every juicy tomato or crunchy almond California grows, there’s a pile of pulp, hulls or scraps that often goes to waste. A new online tool, created by University of California, Davis researchers, ...

The Evolution of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 9d

From canning pears to brewing beer, the Department of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis has been providing students with unique hands-on learning experiences for nearly 75 years! Check out how this internationally recognized program has evolved over the years. https://bit.ly/4gDcl9r

The food science and technology major offered at UC Davis is a well-rounded mix of theory and practice, with a hands-on learning approach being both effective and expected at California’s No.

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Among the Academies: A World Living Beneath Our Feet

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 12d

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

There is a whole world inside soil, shaping our everyday existence.“Soil is fundamental to the functioning of Earth,” explained Kate Scow, who described soil as “alive” and “among the most biodiverse ...

September Highlights: Back to campus, Salute to Ag and sunglasses for greenhouses!

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Terra Madre Americas Festival Will Showcase UC Davis Expertise

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 13d

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

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 20d

Welcome Transfer Class of 2027! #ucdavis

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 21d

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...

Clare Cannon Appointed Interim Director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 26d

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

The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Cannon as the interim director of the Institute of the Environment, effective July 1, 2025, thro...

A Semester in Madrid: Kate Villegas’s Study Abroad Journey

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 27d

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

Kate is a fifth-year double-major in human development and communications. During her second year at UC Davis, she took part in a study abroad program, and her place of choice was none other than the ...

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · 28d

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

A researcher in a lab examines a vial with a yellow substance, related to a study on the dangers of e-cigarettes and vape pods. Text overlay: "Uncovering the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes and vape pods - UC Davis Delivers."

2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers - The World Food Prize - Improving the Quality, Quantity and Availability of Food in the World

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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Students Listen, Learn and Lead on Environmental Justice in Davis

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

In a cozy college town known for bikes and farmers markets, a group of UC Davis students spent their spring and summer doing work beyond the classroom. They immersed themselves in the stories of peopl...

Priya Talreja takes Aggie pride global as the first-ever UC Davis alum to receive the highly competitive and prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award.

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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12 Foods you Couldn’t Live Without — Brought to you by the University of California

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

When you think of UC, you may think of higher education or research, but you should also think of the grocery store.

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer

UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚨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

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have developed wheat plants that stimulate the production of their own fertilizer, opening the path toward less air and water pollution worldwide and...

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UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social · Aug 27

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
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Researchers in a recently-burned area with the words: Helping forests recover after wildfires

A slide that reads: Did you know shrubs can hold the answers as to how well a forest might come back from a wildfire? Replanting after a fire can boost recovery but UC Davis researchers discovered that reforestation depends on competition with shrubs, improving how lands are managed after fires and making lands safer for all.

A slide that reads: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hatch Project and Joint Fire Sciences Program supported this research.

Maternal Exposure to Crude Oil, Flame Retardants Can Affect Later Generations

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Andrew Whitehead @andrewwhitehead.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

A tiny fish with transparent embryos is helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed light on how exposure to crude oil and flame retardants can affect behavior, skeletal growth, cardiac ...