Microbiologist Randy Worobo has discovered an antimicrobial compound from honey that could be a promising candidate as a natural preservative to prevent food-borne illness and food spoilage. (Oct. 17, 2011)
Cornell has received $4.5 million to make grape breeding more efficient and to develop new disease-resistant, cold hardy generations of grapes. (Oct. 14, 2011)
A Cornell researcher has discovered a much simpler way to plant tulip bulbs: Loosen the dirt two inches deep, drop bulb and then top it with mulch. (Oct. 12, 2011)
Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC Urban Environment Program has trained the grounds maintenance staff of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. on horticultural issues. (Oct. 10, 2011)
Two faculty members - and one of their dads - have joined forces to publish 'The Complete Potato Grower's Guide: What Every Grower and Gardener Needs to Know.' One of the authors will give a talk Oct. 13. (Oct. 5, 2011)
At a Sept. 28 meeting of the Southern Tier Regional Development Council, Cornell President David Skorton, who co-chairs the council, expressed optimism for New York state's recovery. (Sept. 30, 2011)
Cornell researchers have discovered that Alka-Seltzer tablets are perfect for keeping a disease at bay in vineyards and for protecting fermentations by monitoring residues. (Sept. 19, 2011)
Betsy Leonard '81 is the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station's new organic farm coordinator - doing everything from plowing to mentoring. (Sept. 16, 2011)