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)

Extension addresses 'society's most pressing problems,' says Dean Boor

CALS Dean Kathryn Boor's lecture celebrating Cornell Cooperative Extension's centennial focused on the importance of science in everyday life and CCE's role in engaging people of all ages in its application.

Cornell receives $2.5 million grant to teach food safety

Professor Martin Wiedmann will head a national effort in collaboration with six other universities to engage thousands of children, college students, teachers and professionals in food safety programs.

James Gillett, pioneer of ecotoxicology, dies at age 77

James W. Gillett, professor emeritus in natural resources and a pioneer in ecotoxicology, died June 20 in Ithaca.

Medical research collaborations, studies of African demography reap Einaudi grants

The four seed grants and four small grants were awarded to promote research on foreign policy and international development as well as international studies in general.