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The Food Blog covers our latest research and extension work to advance and optimize the production and vitality of California's abundant agricultural commodities.

Tapan Pathak, left, and Mahesh Maskey adjust sensors in a strawberry field in 2018. Working with Surendra Dara, they have developed a model to forecast weekly crop yields based on weather data.

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Climate-change research provides tools for farmers to adapt

June 29th, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

This is one of a series of stories featuring a sampling of UC ANR academics whose work exemplifies the public value UC ANR brings to California. Farmers are already seeing the effects of warmer winter nights and hotter summer days on their crops.

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Avocados hang on a tree at UC South Coast Research & Extension Center. “Consumers seeking the health benefits of avocado oil deserve to get what they think they are buying,” says Selina Wang.

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Study finds 82 percent of avocado oil rancid or mixed with other oils

June 15th, 2020

Consumer demand is rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals and the type of fats associated with reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

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Agricultural employers are asked to share successful strategies as well as challenges for protecting workers from COVID-19. Photo by Hector Amezcua

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UC conducts survey of COVID-19 prevention on farms

June 12th, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

All California growers, ranchers, farm labor contractors and ag supervisors are invited to complete a short survey about their experiences addressing COVID-19? in the workplace. The survey is being conducted by the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety.

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Food sacks prepared for drive-by pick up by families in the North Monterey County Unified School District.

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California heroes continue to provide nutritious food to students

June 8th, 2020

By Christina E Hecht

Now more than ever, California is full of heroes: front-line workers in our hospitals, farm fields and essential businesses.

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New report examines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on food system and what the future holds for California's cattle, dairy, produce, strawberry, tomato, nut and wine industries.

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How has coronavirus pandemic impacted California food, agriculture and environment?

June 3rd, 2020

New report explores long-term effects of COVID-19 on state's cattle, dairy, produce, strawberry, tomato, nut and wine industries. COVID-19 continues to affect parts of California agriculture in different ways.

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