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UC Davis researchers developed an online tool that tracks agricultural leftovers, like almond hulls shown here in a large pile, to help reduce food waste and inspire new uses.

Turning Food Scraps into Opportunities

by Tiffany Dobbyn
September 30, 2025

Feeding a Growing Population

Oranges, apples, squash, and other fruits and vegetables lie in a muddy compost pile at a recycling facility in Placer County, California. UC Davis researchers have found that states’ food waste policies emphasize food waste composting rather than prevention or rescue. (Karin Higgins / UC Davis)

States Struggle to Curb Food Waste Despite Policies

by Amy M Quinton
January 09, 2025

hand holds strand of seagrass while person in red shirt and waders stands in water in background

7 Inspiring Climate Change Solutions

by Kat Kerlin
April 22, 2024

A grid of colored white, reddish and brown spots against a brown background.

Using Yeast to Convert Almond Hulls to Animal Feed

by Andy Fell
November 30, 2023

Silican gel packets on wood surface

A Dry Idea to Save Energy and Preserve Food

by Kat Kerlin
April 08, 2022

chardonnay pumace

Finding New Life for Wine-Grape Residue

by Diane Nelson
April 22, 2021

Why is one-third of our food wasted worldwide?

by Amy Quinton
October 01, 2019

Feeding a Growing Population

UC Davis women's basketball team with "Champs" text.

THE DOWNLOAD: Women's Basketball Champions Again

by Cody Kitaura/Dateline
March 05, 2019

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Two men in floppy canvas hats pick greens from a drying frame and place them in a plastic bag.

UC Davis DryCard Invention Wins Competition to Reduce Food Loss in Africa

by Brenda Dawson
April 27, 2017

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