Extension educators make ag development connections

Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Community Development program work team recently hosted a two-day workshop for CCE educators and other agriculture support entities who work with mid- to large-scale producers across New York state.

Phenomena at rural-urban interface topic of conference

At the New Rural-Urban Interface held Sept. 29-30, social scientists from Cornell and elsewhere gathered to discuss the cultural, demographic, economic and political dimensions of the changing landscape.

Bigger than ever, Cornell corpse flower poised to bloom

The plant nicknamed "Wee Stinky," one of two flowering-sized titan arums in Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory, is prepping for a dazzling reproductive effort to make itself big, hot and smelly.

Dilmun Hill Student Farm celebrates 20 years

To celebrate Dilmun Hill Student Farm's 20th anniversary, students will welcome the community to a farm tour Oct. 29.

Cornell hosts writing conference for Ivy Plus schools

Cornell will host 40 writing program administrators and faculty Oct. 7-8 for the Ivy Plus Writing Consortium, to discuss programmatic issues, their evolving roles on campus and trends in the field.

Color-changing squash reveals ripeness

Michael Mazourek, assistant professor in plant breeding and genetics, bred honeynut squash blooms green and slowly turns orange when ripe.

Forum tackles issues facing next-generation agriculture

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the USDA Oct. 3 convened leaders in farming, government, academia and private enterprise to discuss land tenure and next-generation agriculture.

Megadrought risks soar as atmosphere warms in Southwest

As a consequence to a warming Earth, the risk of a megadrought in the American Southwest – one that lasts more than 35 years – likely will increase to a 20- to 50-percent chance this century.

New website helps faculty, staff Navigate travel planning

A new website called Navigate is designed to save Cornell faculty members time and reduce stress in handling off-campus teaching, research and engagement, nationally and internationally.