Biological and Agricultural Engineering Content

Using Yeast to Convert Almond Hulls to Animal Feed

Andy Fell — November 30, 2023 - 2:38pm

Yeast grown on almond hulls could be a new, sustainable route to produce high-protein animal feed from an agricultural waste product, according to research from �ٺ��Ƶ published Nov. 15 in PLOS One.

Raising animals for meat requires livestock feed that is high in protein, especially essential amino acids that animals need to grow. That makes feed the most expensive input in meat production.

Researchers Create App to Help Drones Improve Farm Efficiency

Andy Fell — October 26, 2023 - 2:00pm

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a web application to help farmers and industry workers use drones and other uncrewed aerial vehicles, or UAVs, to generate the best possible data. By helping farmers use resources more efficiently, this advancement could help them adapt to a world with a changing climate that needs to feed billions.

Farms to Fungi to Food: Growing the Next Generation of Alternative Protein

Andy Fell — December 08, 2022 - 10:00am

A solution to world hunger might start with boba and caviar. �ٺ��Ƶ explores alternative protein with farms and fungi. Learn more about the future of food.

Grant will Support Work to Improve PPE for Healthcare Workers

Andy Fell — November 03, 2021 - 10:08am

A multidisciplinary team of researchers is working to improve the design, function and safety of personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care workers.