Digital agriculture report looks to data-driven future

Cornell experts issued a report this week outlining the opportunities and challenges facing the state's farmers and food producers as emerging digital technologies shape the agricultural industry.

Collars monitor cow health, freeing up farmers' time

Collars with tags that carry an accelerometer – the same technology used in Fitbits for people – are effective non-invasive tools for tracking the health of dairy cows.

Plant breeders take cues from consumers to improve kale

A Cornell breeding program is targeting the natural biodiversity of kale to further promote its acceptability and popularity as a leafy green vegetable among consumers.

Moral values influence action on climate change

The willingness to make lifestyle changes to avert climate change may depend on the moral values closely aligned with liberal political leanings, according to Cornell research.

Cornell sustains presidential ties to Univ. of Michigan

With the selection of Martha E. Pollack as Cornell’s 14th president, the university has chosen five of its last six leaders from Big Ten schools.

Pest control: Wicked weeds may be agricultural angels

Farmers looking to reduce reliance on pesticides, herbicides and other pest management tools may want to heed the advice of Cornell agricultural scientists: Let nature be nature – to a degree.

Soil scientist speaks on land degradation at COP22

In a presentation to global leaders battling climate change and feeding a burgeoning world population, Cornell's Dawit Solomon presented food security ideas to stave off the Earth's atmospheric warming.

Grant to aid study of microbes' role in soil carbon cycle

A project led by Cornell researchers to better understand soil microbes and their role in the carbon cycle has received a three-year, $3.59 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Introducing new members of the faculty for 2016-17

Introducing new members of Cornell's faculty for 2016-17.