Cornell helps NYS growers hone the art and science of poinsettias

From root rot and powdery mildew to white flies and Lewis mites, the threats to poinsettias abound - NYS growers persevere with the support and expertise of Cornell faculty and staff. 

Recycling human, animal excreta could help meet nutrient supply for global crops

A global analysis by Cornell researchers found that recycling all the human and livestock feces and urine on the planet would contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide, thereby dramatically reducing the dependency on fossil fuels.

CCE names critical issue lead for community and economic vitality programs

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has appointed Vicki Giarratano critical issue lead for extension programming in community and economic vitality programs, effective October 1.

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CROPPS welcomes new assistant director for research

The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) welcomes Liz Jones as assistant director for research, leveraging her 20 years of expertise in molecular and genomic applications to lead interdisciplinary research and drive agricultural innovation across six institutions.

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From tradition to innovation: CROPPS Symposium explores sustainable agriculture for hotter, drier climates

The 2024 CROPPS Annual Meeting and Symposium held in October in the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona provided an ideal stage for discussions on sustainable agriculture in hot, dry environments. 

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$1.6M supports land-grant research for NY farms, forests, communities

Fifty-four research projects addressing New York’s agriculture, environment and communities have collectively received $1.6 million from the USDA.

As US craft beer industry goes flat, NYS bubbles with optimism

In 2023, craft beer production in the U.S. declined by 1%, which is the worst on record since the Brewers Association began tracking the industry in the late 1970s. New York fared better.

With NGO, alums boost Rwandan smallholder farmers

Two alums are leading an effort to give Rwandan farmers the tools to grow and sell grains - with the ultimate goal of lifting communities out of poverty and improving food security across East Africa.

Cowpea breeding advances aim to boost resilience in Africa

Researchers from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement convened in Malawi for intensive workshops aimed at advancing cowpea breeding efforts and building sustainable scientific capacity in East and Southern Africa.

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