Food & Agriculture

Maine's indigenous plants help economy, Native Americans

Ph.D. student Michelle Baumflek is studying indigenous plants in northern Maine that have economic impact and cultural significance for Native American tribes.

Social media to help farmers deal with climate change

Experts at a July 8 panel discussion on campus said that improvements to existing communications networks, including use of social media, will help.

An ancient breed is resurrected in great grain revival

A Cornell plant breeder is helping to revive red fife wheat and ensuring that what is grown is the real deal.

New rice initiative expands in Haiti

Cornell's SRI (System of Rice Intensification) International Network and Resources Center helped train 17 Haitians recently in how to train farmers to improve rice productivity in the northern Coronel-Dubre region of Haiti.

Interest brews in reviving malted barley crop

With new financial incentives, interest in growing malted barley is growing across the state, and Cornell researchers have tips for farmers.

Hop yard takes root in Geneva

A one-acre hop yard was established June 30 as a research planting to bolster the hops revival in New York. The team will soon develop a New York hops grower’s guide as well.

Mine seed banks to feed tomorrow’s world

With demand for global food expected to double, people need to tap unused plants to feed the world in the near future, claims Cornell plant geneticist Susan McCouch.

Agriculture and climate change meet at new institute

The new Cornell Institute for Climate Change and Agriculture, under director Allison Morrill Chatrchyan, will help farmers adapt to climate change.

Wegmans-Cornell partnership seeks to boost cheese biz

A partnership between Wegmans Food Markets and Cornell, announced June 26, aims to boost cheese making in New York state.