Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ornithology lab plays role in 2011 State of the Birds report

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and partners have produced the nation's first assessment of birds on public lands.

Nutritionist urges study of benefits and risks from <br />breast pumps

Although breast pumping has gotten easier with new pumps, few studies have looked at the effects of milk expression on the health of infants and mothers, says a Cornell nutritionist. (July 6, 2011)

Food-system activism cultivated in 70 high school students at first Youth Grow Summit

More than 70 high school students learned about sustainable and just community food systems June 28-30 at Cornell's first Youth Grow Summit. (July 6, 2011)

Retrofits save megawatts -- and megabucks -- in <br /> Cornell greenhouses

By replacing outdated lighting and timers, great energy savings are expected to be realized in growth chambers in the greenhouses of the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station. (July 6, 2011)

Geneva lab builds on century of crop seed testing

The New York State Seed Testing Laboratory saves growers and New York state significant sums by preventing crop losses. (July 5, 2011)

Entomologist discovers that the common eastern bumblebee can boost pumpkin yields

A Cornell entomologist has identified the common eastern bumblebee as the best native pollinator for pumpkins and is studying its role in other vegetables as well.

Valerie Adams is N.Y.'s new 4-H youth development leader and CCE assistant director

Valerie Adams will lead 4-H's youth development and serve as assistant director of Cornell Cooperative Extension as of Aug. 29. (July 5, 2011)

High school students learn about out-of-the-box careers at Cornell conference

High school and middle school students came to Cornell for a 4-H conference that exposed them to unusual careers and the people who pursue them. (July 5, 2011)

$4.7 million USDA grant will help corn farmers reduce greenhouse gas output

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $4.7 million to a Cornell-led effort to help corn growers reduce their carbon footprint and improve net profits. (July 5, 2011)