High tunnels at Plantations to simulate climate change

Researchers will simulate the effects of potential climate change conditions under plastic on plants using small greenhouses at Cornell Plantations.

Findings may advance iron-rich, cadmium-free crops

With news reports of toxic cadmium-tainted rice in China, a new study describes a transporter in Arabidopsis that holds promise for developing iron-rich, but cadmium-free crops.

20 Cornellians win SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

Twenty students, faculty and staff members in Cornell’s contract colleges have won State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for 2014.

Natural resources expert talks Big Apple agriculture

Natural resources doctoral student Philip Silva described the blooming world of urban gardens at a talk in New York City May 21.

Plant pathologists help thwart vexing grain disease

To protect wheat for bread and barley for beer, Cornell plant pathologists have identified a disease component that afflicts these crops but is immune to a key fungicide.

Algal genes may boost efficiency, yield in staple crops

New research has taken a step toward employing genes from blue-green algae to improve staple crop photosynthesis – a potential improvement that could boost plant efficiency and increase yields.

Reunioners can revel in new ice cream flavor

For their 60th reunion, David and Mary Call helped create a new flavor of ice cream at the Cornell Dairy Bar. Big Red Reunion Revel features a white chocolate, cherry swirl and chocolate chunks.

Grants further environmental policy research

Two USDA grants are furthering the research of Cornell professors Harry de Gorter and Mildred Warner into the effects of environmental policy on biofuels and development.

African students learn advanced cassava breeding skills

A partnership between International Programs in Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is training African students in advanced cassava breeding.