Labor Troubles in the Vineyard? Try a Machine By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 UC Davis study reviews best practices for wine grape growers.Read More
Two New Strawberry Varieties Released Posted by David Eddy|February 11, 2021 Latest offerings from UC-Davis target Southern California coastal climates.
Scientists Uncover Genetic Roadmap of Cultivated Strawberry Posted by David Eddy|February 26, 2019 Team of researchers also might be able to find genes that lead to increased flavor or aroma while maintaining firmness and shelflife.
First California Ag Innovation Showcase Announced Posted by David Eddy|February 23, 2017 University of California, Davis will be the setting for a ground-breaking conference on emerging technology for food and high-value agriculture.
Longtime Member Of UC-Davis Postharvest Technology Center Takes The Helm By David Eddy|August 8, 2016 Dr. Trevor Suslow, who has been a member at the center for 20 years, is taking over for Elizabeth Mitcham.
Vintner Donates $500,000 To Help Ensure Clean Grapevines Posted by David Eddy|August 8, 2016 John Dyson, who owns wineries in both Italy and the U.S., helps to provide endowed chair position in the Department of Plant Pathology at UC-Davis.
UC-Davis Seed Biotech Center Receives Funds For Continued Innovation By Growing Produce Staff|March 24, 2015 The university received $500,000 in funds toward a $2.5 million goal from seed company Limagrain.
Sexual Evolution May Bear More Fruit In The Orchard Posted by Christina Herrick|October 30, 2014 Scientists take a closer look at genes and find new plant breeding possibilities.
Western U.S. Prepares For Plum Pox Posted by David Eddy|July 24, 2014 Stone fruit orchards in California’s central valleys are especially vulnerable.
New Website Helps Fruit And Nut Growers Improve Irrigation Posted by David Eddy|April 28, 2014 The interactive site helps growers who work with pressure chambers — tools for measuring plant water stress.
Forum On Red Leaf Viruses Scheduled Posted by David Eddy|April 24, 2014 University of California-Davis will host in-depth look at looming problems on May 9.
Cornell Plant Disease Expert Named UC-Davis Agriculture Dean Posted by David Eddy|November 20, 2013 Helene Dillard, a native Californian and UC-Davis alumna, will on Jan. 27 assume leadership of the college, which is ranked among the very top agricultural and environmental research institutions in the world.