Feeding a Growing Population UC Davis innovates to help feed the world Watch more Featured Stories What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Food Scientists explain the difference between whole, processed and ultra-processed foods. Learn how they could affect our health and how the food industry can improve. Read the story Engineers Find Best Ways to Make Coffee Engineering experts are finding the best ways to make coffee, from sustainable farming to quality control to taste, improving the global coffee industry. Read the story The Promise of Alternative Proteins UC Davis food scientists are studying how to make beef using cow stem cells. Read the story Big Data Comes to Dinner Learn how UC Davis leverages artificial intelligence to transform food and agriculture, ensuring sustainability and health from seeds to stomachs. Read the story Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ Farms UC Davis leads the way in sustainable agriculture, employing innovative research to combat the invasive broomrape weed threatening ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ tomato industry. Read the story Winemaking 101 Making wine can take 1-3 years from fermentation to when a product goes to market. UC Davis students are doing it all in 10 weeks. Read the story Growing Crops with Less Groundwater Learn about UC Davis’ innovative approach to growing crops with less groundwater in drought-prone regions like ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ. Farm sustainably for a better future. Read the story Farms to Fungi to Food: Growing the Next Generation of Alternative Protein A solution to world hunger might start with boba and caviar. UC Davis explores alternative protein with farms and fungi. Learn more about the future of food. Read the story When Smoke Gets In Your Wine Read about how UC Davis is taking on climate challenges facing the wine industry and discovering new smoke taint solutions in grapes for improved production. Read the story Is the Food Supply Strong Enough to Weather the COVID-19 Pandemic? Is the food supply chain strong enough to withstand the COVID-19 pandemic? UC Davis researchers address the impact on prices, hoarding and future solutions. Read the story Agricultural Innovations Help Cambodian Farmers Thrive Learn how Cambodian farmers benefit from agricultural innovations, growing nutritious crops and increasing income with support from researchers at UC Davis. Read the story Can Science Save Citrus? Explore the impact of citrus greening on ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ citrus groves. Learn about UC Davis’ efforts to save the industry and its role in health and economy. Read the story Cows and Climate Change Cattle are the No. 1 agricultural source of greenhouse gasses worldwide. One cow belches 220 pounds of methane yearly. Fortunately, UC Davis has solutions. Read the story The Many Flavors of Cacao Explore the fascinating journey of cacao from farm to chocolate production. UC Davis research empowers smallholder farmers and ensures the future of cacao. Read the story Protecting Small Farms in Mozambique from Drought A team of agricultural economists tested whether these insured seeds can increase food security for farmers who regularly risk losing crops to extreme weather. Read the story Moringa: The next superfood? Discover the incredible benefits of moringa, a nutrient-packed plant that has the potential to address food security and fight chronic health conditions. Read the story Can We Grow One of the World's Largest Food Crops Without Fertilizer? Read how UC Davis researchers found a special kind of corn in Mexico that can absorb nitrogen from the air, reducing fertilizer use and improving crop yields. Read the story Closing the loop on sustainable aquaculture Take the eco-friendly journey of Tsar Nicoulai Caviar — from award-winning sustainable caviar to butter lettuce grown in a revolutionary aquaponics system. Read the story Smart Farm Discover how UC Davis' Smart Farm Initiative is using new tech to increase food production, conserve resources and create careers for the future of agriculture. Read the story Feeding a Growing Population videos Latest news UC Davis Launches Small-Batch Wine Label by Emily C. Dooley June 11, 2025 Feeding a Growing Population
UC Davis Launches Small-Batch Wine Label by Emily C. Dooley June 11, 2025 Feeding a Growing Population