Cornell to help pinpoint cause of massive honeybee die-offs

Cornell bee experts are analyzing samples of bees and related material to help identify the cause of unprecedented managed honeybee losses this winter.

Enrollment now open for Summer Session 2025

Students can choose from hundreds of courses in three-, six- and eight-week periods between June 2 and August 5 during Summer Session, 2025.

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Superweed in NYS found resistant to widely used herbicide

New research confirms glyphosate-resistant waterhemp for the first time in New York state, with significant consequences for soybean growers, many of whom use the herbicide as their primary method of weed control.

Large-scale investment in research needed to maintain U.S. agriculture

In the face of climate change, researchers estimate the U.S. investment in agricultural research needed to maintain productivity - finding it comparable to the investment made following the two world wars.

Renegotiated trade deal benefits US dairy producers

The United States and Canada have been fighting about milk for years, but new Cornell research suggests recent Canadian trade concessions removed some barriers to U.S. dairy exports.

CALS alumnus's gift supports Plant Science Building renovation

William Boyle ’55, MBA ’56, has given a significant gift to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) to support renovations to the Plant Science Building.

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Cornell faculty honored for community-engaged innovation

Thirteen faculty members from across Cornell are being honored by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement with this year’s Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards

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Applications open for seventh annual Grow-NY competition

Startups in the food and agriculture sectors can apply through May 15.

Summer farm internships offer learning and growth

Cornell AES manages farms and greenhouses that support research but are also unique teaching tools for over 40 courses. This is the fifth story in a series about on-farm teaching; summer internships offer undergraduates immersive learning experiences.

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