College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis

10/21/2026

From Dean Ashley M. Stokes

Nothing like our annual fire drill training for the building to gather in this beautiful weather! Thank you UC Davis Fire Department for all y’all do to keep us safe!

10/20/2026

From Dean Ashley M. Stokes

Some people leave an extraordinary legacy…Dr. Bruce Hammock has certainly done that. Thank you for impacting generations of scientists and pushing the boundaries of science to make our world a better place. Beautiful celebration of life today.

10/16/2026

California loses tens of thousands of acres of grasslands to wildfires each year, but could grazing cattle help reduce some of that risk? 🔥

A study co-authored by UC Davis researchers found that cattle can help remove vegetation that would otherwise become wildfire fuel. When researchers compared methane emissions alone, having cattle graze the vegetation resulted in lower emissions than allowing that same vegetation to burn. 🐂

Grazing isn’t a solution to wildfires, but it may be one more way cattle contribute to California’s landscape, while also supporting a sustainable food system.

Learn more about the role of cattle in fighting fire on the UC Davis CLEAR Center website: https://clear.ucdavis.edu/news/fighting-fire-feeding 🔗

10/14/2026

How can a red mark on a leaf threaten a multi-billion dollar industry? In this episode of Field Notes, Dean Stokes heads to San Joaquin County to learn from plant pathologist Florent Trouillas on how a fungal disease affects our California almonds and what we’re doing about it.

10/14/2026

From Dean Ashley M. Stokes

Did you know invasive species entering California cost our state $3-6 billion annually?! A new initiative bringing agricultural producers and university scientists together to form the California Ag Invasive Species Initiative. This group complements other state councils to strengthen ag producer engagement. We had a very informative day at the Invasive Species Summit at the Capitol City. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis Solutions for the Land

10/13/2026

From Dean Ashley M. Stokes

Over 500 students gathered for the CA&ES Animal Science Kickoff BBQ! Loved the Meats Lab bratwurst too! Go Ags! UC Davis Department of Animal Science

10/13/2026

Our new series A "Cuppa" Questions with CA&ES Faculty kicks off with Haven Kiers, Associate Professor. Hear from Haven about how to avoid common mistakes and what event shouldn't be missed this fall. (HINT: It's sheep related!)

Video description: A woman sits in a bright yellow chair outside and responds to questions she pulls from a coffee cup.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

From Dean Ashley M. Stokes

Getting our students together to launch the academic year is always a highlight! Go Ags!

10/09/2026

From Dean Ashley Stokes

Always enjoy celebrating the importance of agriculture with friends and colleagues! Great to see some of our College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis faculty, staff, and students at work! Hoes Down Harvest Festival