New Cornell Alliance for Science gets $5.6 million grant

With $5.6 million the Gates Foundation, the Cornell Alliance for Science will help inform decision-makers and consumers effectively communicate how agricultural technology works and its potential impacts.

Cornell Dairy makes yogurt for state fair's 'Yo2Go'

Amid such standard state fair fare as corn dogs, doughnut burgers and elephant ears, Cornell Dairy is supplying a healthy treat for the Great New York State Fair: vanilla-flavored regular yogurt and Greek yogurt.

Geneva summer scholars present agriculture research

Twenty-seven students from across the nation conducted plant research with CALS faculty members this summer and presented their results Aug. 1.

In low gravity, scientists search for a way to sauté

Cornell researchers who conduct space food research have been studying how to fry foods on the zero-G airplane.

Ashim Datta to lead food safety simulation project

A $683,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support a project aimed at integrating the power of computer simulation with the teaching of food safety principles.

Ag secretary briefed on nutrition, dairy, climate research

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met with Cornell faculty members July 29 to learn about solutions in the realm of dairy, nutrition and climate change.

D.C. tasty tradition features fare from CALS

At the annual New York Farm Day July 29 in Washington, D.C., the Empire State’s agricultural bounty was on display; many products had direct connections to Cornell.

Ag business is no longer business as usual, says expert

Mike Hoffmann, associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, discussed climate change issues July 29 for the Agricultural Working Group of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Washington, D.C.

Field day offers insight into hops industry

Brewery owners, farmers and home brewers gathered at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y., July 12 to see its new hop yard and hear advice about growing hops from experts and peers alike.