EVENT OVERVIEW
WHY ATTEND?
California's grain industry is changing rapidly, driven by new challenges in water, climate, production, markets, and nutrition. Hear directly from the researchers developing the next generation of solutions—from the field to the finished food. Explore groundbreaking research from UC Davis and partner institutions on water and nitrogen use efficiency, climate-resilient production systems, advanced wheat breeding and genetics, improved grain quality, and innovative research exploring wheat and human health. Learn how today's discoveries are helping create more productive, profitable, and resilient grain systems for tomorrow.
- Water and nitrogen use efficiency
- SGMA adaptation and resilient production systems
- Next-generation wheat breeding and genetics
- Climate-resilient varieties and production strategies
- Grain quality, milling, and baking performance
- Emerging research on wheat and human health
How can California grains support healthier soils, stronger farms, and growing markets? Hear from growers, grain buyers, millers, bakers, and food industry leaders as they explore how regenerative agriculture and market innovation are creating new opportunities across the grain value chain.
- Regenerative farming practices
- Soil health and resilient production
- Market opportunities for California grains
- Connecting growers, processors, and consumer
Consumer demand for organic, heritage, and specialty grains continues to grow. Discover how growers, researchers, bakers, millers, and food businesses are creating new markets while showcasing the diversity and value of California grains.
- Organic and specialty grain production
- Market opportunities and consumer trends
- Milling, malting, and artisan baking
- Innovation across the grain value chain
Explore how California's Farm to School movement is creating stronger connections between agriculture, education, and nutrition through innovative grain-based programs. This session follows the journey from how California built Farm to School, to successful partnerships happening today, to opportunities for expanding California-grown grains in schools across the state.
- Farm to School success stories
- Whole grains in school meals
- Hands-on agricultural education
- Partnerships connecting farms, schools, and industry
- Opportunities to expand California-grown grains in education
Learning continues beyond the meeting room. Connect with colleagues from across California's grain community while exploring research posters, visiting exhibitors, and experiencing live culinary demonstrations featuring California-grown grains.
- Exhibitor Showcase
- Research Posters
- Live Culinary Demonstrations
- Networking Breaks
- Lunch & Happy Hour
Research & Innovation
California's grain industry is evolving to meet new challenges—from water availability and changing production systems to market demands, nutrition, and human health. At the California Grains Conference, leading researchers from UC Davis and partner institutions will share the latest discoveries that are helping shape the future of grain production and utilization.
Whether you're a grower, breeder, processor, baker, educator, policymaker, or food company, you'll hear directly from the scientists developing solutions for tomorrow's agriculture.
🌾 Producing More with Less
Discover how new research is helping growers improve water and nitrogen use efficiency while maintaining grain yield, protein, and end-use quality. Learn how production systems are adapting to California's changing climate and limited water resources.
💧 Preparing for California's Water Future
Hear the latest research and policy perspectives on groundwater sustainability, SGMA adaptation, irrigation management, and resilient production systems designed to help California agriculture remain productive under increasing water constraints.
🧬 Breeding the Next Generation of Wheat
Explore how UC Davis researchers and private breeding programs are developing improved wheat and triticale varieties using advanced breeding techniques, precision genetics, and field testing to improve performance across California's diverse growing environments.
🌱 Building More Resilient Crops
Learn about exciting breakthroughs that allow breeders to develop varieties with improved emergence from deep planting, better lodging resistance, higher yield potential, and greater adaptability—all while maintaining grain quality and disease resistance.
🍞 From Genetics to Grain Quality
See how breeding decisions influence milling, baking, processing quality, nutrition, and market opportunities, connecting discoveries made in the field to products used throughout the food industry.
❤️ Innovating for Human Health
Discover groundbreaking UC Davis research exploring wheat with reduced levels of specific gluten proteins associated with celiac disease while maintaining excellent baking quality. This pioneering work represents an important step toward understanding how plant breeding may contribute to future health solutions.
Featured Research Sessions
Learn how researchers are addressing some of California agriculture's biggest challenges through innovative work on crop management, water and nitrogen use efficiency, SGMA adaptation, irrigation strategies, and production systems that support resilient and profitable grain production.
Topics include:
• Water and nitrogen use efficiency
• Irrigation management strategies
• SGMA adaptation and groundwater sustainability
• Production systems research
• Yield and grain quality under changing environmental conditions
Hear the latest advances in wheat and small grain breeding from UC Davis scientists and private breeding programs. Learn how new genetics, precision breeding tools, and variety development are helping create crops better suited for California's future.
Topics include:
• New wheat and triticale varieties
• Precision breeding and genetics
• Performance testing across California environments
• Climate resilience and lower-input production
• Grain quality and market opportunities
• Reduced-immunogenic wheat research for human health applications.
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