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Interest brews in reviving malted barley crop

With new financial incentives, interest in growing malted barley is growing across the state, and Cornell researchers have tips for farmers.

Hop yard takes root in Geneva

A one-acre hop yard was established June 30 as a research planting to bolster the hops revival in New York. The team will soon develop a New York hops grower’s guide as well.

Poor planning skills contribute to income-achievement gap

Children from low-income families tend to do worse at school than their better-off peers. Their poor planning skills have been found to be a reason for the income-achievement gap, reports a new study.

Graying of rural America has policy implications

Cornell professors discussed the trends of an aging American population at a June 20 presentation in Washington, D.C.

Wegmans-Cornell partnership seeks to boost cheese biz

A partnership between Wegmans Food Markets and Cornell, announced June 26, aims to boost cheese making in New York state.

Faculty brief Congress, alumni on chemical risks

Three faculty members from the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future briefed Congress and alumni in Washington, D.C., on chemical risks June 18.

How foods are 'sized' affects how much we eat

A new study shows that whether foods are labeled small, regular or double-sized influences how much people will consume – and how much they'll pay for them.

New economics research helps developing world

Professors offered an inside look at Cornell's new economics department, their fields of study and current research projects June 8 at Reunion.

Destito clarifies 'Tax-Free NY' proposal

RoAnn Destito, commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, presented particulars about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed "Tax-Free NY" program to the Cornell community June 14.