
Helene Dillard
@UCDavisCAESDean
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Dean, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Davis, CA
Joined June 2018
#UCDavis is where science meets action. That’s especially for reducing methane emissions in dairy & beef industries. Learn more about the 2025 State of the Science Summit, which drew industry leaders & experts from around the globe. @UCDavisClear.
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An annual report by @UCDavisTahoe shows Lake Tahoe’s clarity is holding steady - but not improving. Researchers are working to find out if algae, wildfire ash or other particles are having an impact.
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Worm races, veggie faces & garden yoga! Through the Kids in the Garden program, #UCDavis students lead fun, outdoor lessons for local elementary school kids showing them how fruits & veggies are grown, garden ecosystems & the joys of nature🥕🌻🧘♀️.
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Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest forms, but new research suggests it may never be too late to make a positive change. A #UCDavis study found that switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet slowed precancerous changes in the pancreas in mice.
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Scholars, government officials & members of the dairy & beef cattle industries convened at #UCDavis for the State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture. The 3-day event features speeches, panels, poster sessions & networking.
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🚨Research Alert 🚨.Sulfur runoff from sugarcane crops is flowing into wetlands near Florida's Everglades National Park, triggering a reaction that converts mercury into methylmercury, which accumulates in fish, research published in @NatureComms finds.
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🚨 Research Alert 🚨.Are you sensitive to gluten? #UCDavis researchers targeted and deleted a certain type of gluten protein in wheat to create a less allergenic variety without affecting bread quality.
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Can’t spell spectacular without CA&ES! Check out this Morning Ag Clips list of best #agriculture colleges in the country – and see why the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is the place to be!
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A new crop is rising at #UCDavis. Hundreds of juvenile agave plants have been planted along Old Davis Road to showcase the life cycle and cultivation techniques for this emerging California crop, which is drought resistant.
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Chips, crackers & cookies – processed foods are probably in your pantry right now. In the latest episode of #Unfold, find out what “processed” and “ultra-processed” really means and why it’s everywhere.
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.@PBS News featured #UCDavis animal scientist @ErmiasKebreab in its series Tipping Point, which discussed how feeding seaweed to dairy cows can reduce methane emissions and improve industry sustainability.
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🚨Research Alert🚨.#UCDavis researchers used field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis & cattle tail hair samples to shed new light on how an expanding gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses.
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Love soars at #UCDavis! ❤️ Peregrine falcons have been spotted on our iconic water tower, possibly attempting to nest, which could be a first on campus! See how these powerful raptors, once endangered, are making themselves right at home.
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A surprising discovery in Sequoia National Park -- #UCDavis forest ecologist Hugh Safford found a Jeffrey pine growing at an elevation of 12,657 feet on Mount Kaweah, almost 2,000 feet higher than ever recorded.
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For more than 50 years, the Davis Enology & Viticulture Organization, or DEVO, at #UCDavis has organized events & programs to connect students with each other, the wine industry & others in the community. Learn more about this special student club. 🍷🍷
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