Dairy Science Club gives students firsthand, worldly perspective on agriculture

Students in the Cornell's Dairy Science Club get to travel every other year to a faraway country to get another view of agriculture. The club raises the funds through their annual Holstein sales. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Dozens unite for first Dairy Science Club reunion

The Cornell Dairy Science Club - one of Cornell's largest student clubs - hosted its first reunion in October. More than 50 alumni returned. (Dec. 16, 2010)

Butter business booming thanks to global warming

Global warming has curbed butter production worldwide, which has boosted U.S. exports of both butter and cheese, experts reported at Cornell's Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference Dec. 14. (Dec. 15, 2010)

Economist at outlook conference says he is hopeful for a 2011 economic rally

The national economy is not merely a minefield, but a mind field as well, said Cornell economist William Schulze, the keynote speaker at the annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference Dec. 14. (Dec. 14, 2010)

Study: Sipping green tea regularly can alter how we perceive flavor

Certain chemicals in green tea - and perhaps red wine - can alter how we perceive flavors, reports a Cornell study that also found the chemicals stored in the body for the first time. (Dec. 14, 2010)

Agricultural sciences major benefits from $1 million gift

Cornell's agricultural sciences major has received a $1 million gift from Richard C. Call, CALS '52, and his wife, Marie, to establish the Richard C. Call Directorship of Agricultural Sciences. (Dec. 14, 2010)

Agricultural economist Ken Robinson dies at age 89

Kenneth L. Robinson, the L.H. Bailey Professor Emeritus of Applied Economics and Management, who taught and conducted research at Cornell for 36 years, died recently at age 89. (Dec. 10, 2010)

Emeritus professor to speak at international symposium

Michael Latham, M.D., professor emeritus, will deliver the keynote address Dec. 7 on nutritional security through community agriculture in developing countries at FAO international symposium in Rome. (Dec. 6, 2010)

Nuts About Chocolate wins student ice cream contest

Nuts About Chocolate won this year's student ice cream contest as part of an introductory food science course. (Dec. 1, 2010)