College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Study narrows origin of dogs

Dogs were likely domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago, according to an analysis of individual genomes of modern dogs and gray wolves.

Help needed to meet Cornell's United Way campaign goal

With 90 percent of the goal reached and more events planned, the Cornell United Way campaign enters its final fundraising phase.

Downtown Ithaca Incubator to help entrepreneurs

A collaborative venture among Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College, the Downtown Ithaca Incubator was launched Jan. 16 at its home in the Carey Building on East State Street.

Engineer designs digital solution for pesticide drift

Andrew Landers, a senior extension associate at Cornell’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, has developed sprayers that reduce excess pesticide use.

Nutrient-based tax could cut nation's medical bills

A 20 percent tax on fat, salt and sugar could cut consumption by nearly that much - and boost American health immeasurably, economists say.

Cornell ice cream returns to Dairy Bar

Cornell Dairy ice cream returns for retail sale this week following a $105 million renovation to Stocking Hall, home of the Department of Food Science.

Watkins named Cornell Cooperative Extension director

Christopher Watkins, Cornell's Herman M. Cohn Professor of Postharvest Science, has been named director of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Keith Tidball named USDA visiting scholar

Senior extension associate Keith Tidball, an expert on disaster response and recovery, has been selected a 2014 visiting scholar by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Dr. Scott E. Palmer named NYS equine medical director

Scott E. Palmer, VMD, was named New York state’s equine medical director. He will also become an adjunct professor at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine.