Ag plastics recycling options featured at Empire Farm Days

The 2012 Empire Farm Days will offer the opportunity to see new agricultural plastics recycling equipment, baled plastic, finished recycled products and training resources.

Six-member crew selected for Mars food mission

Researchers at the University of Hawaii and Cornell have selected a crew of six for a four-month simulated Mars mission to test food and food preparation strategies.

Berry growers partner with Cornell to evaluate new varieties

A new agreement between the NYS Berry Growers Association and the Cornell berry breeding program, growers in the state will evaluate elite selections from the university in their own fields.

$500K gift supports CALS Faculty Renewal initiative

George Mueller '54 has given the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences $500,000 to support the hiring of a faculty member in Farm Business Management.

Wolford takes over as associate director at Atkinson Center

Wendy Wolford succeeds Chris Barrett as associate director of the Atkinson Center.

Analyst has been at seed facility for more than half of its 100-year history

As the NYS Seed Testing Lab at the NYS Ag Experiment Station celebrates its centennial, Joyce Wicksall has a unique view - She's worked there for more than half of its 100-year history.

Entomologist Edward Holman Smith dies at 96

Edward Holman Smith, M.S. '40, Ph.D. '48, professor emeritus of entomology, died in Asheville, N.C., June 23 at the age of 96.

Link discovered between tomato ripening, color and taste

Researchers have identified the gene that controls tomato ripening; their study is published in the June 29 issue of Science.

Why the 'land' in 'land grant' is not about agriculture

The Morrill Land Grant Act specified more than just agriculture as a discipline to be taught and recognized that other branches of science could be embraced to promote a 'practical education.'