Cornell Expert Quotes
Cornellians weigh in on current events in the news
“The need for assistance [in Puerto Rico] is now so dire it is impossible to ignore – to do so would precipitate a humanitarian disaster even greater than the one already in progress.”
Steven C. Kyle
associate professor, macroeconomics policy expert
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"The maple season is underway in much of New York state. Some areas experienced sap runs in January, with the most extensive runs occurring this past week in February. The long-range forecast looks great for syrup production in much of the state in the coming week; although a few areas may still be a little too cold. This should be a great season. Syrup flavors are great and weather looks good for the foreseeable future."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
NYS maple producers can look forward to a sweet season (02/26/18)
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“Some people may choose to consume raw milk because of perceived or believed health benefits. However, there are inherent risks associated with the consumption of raw milk."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Northeast raw milk sales prompt warnings of inherent risks (11/27/17)
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“There is a flood watch for northern New York and Vermont because of rain on top of melting snow. Ice jam flooding is also possible, especially for areas that still have ice jams in place that formed in January."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Nationwide storm brings wet weather to the Northeast (02/20/18)
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“Industry advocates and sympathetic legislators have subsequently sought ways to make the program more useful. Unfortunately, this has proven very difficult in the process of negotiating toward a new Farm Bill — simply because any changes that make the program more helpful necessarily make the program more expensive. Without specific approval to spend more money on MPP-Dairy, the agriculture committees had no room to improve the program.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Bipartisan Budget Act goes sour for dairy (02/14/18)
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The Trump administration proposal to build a nationalized 5G network to counter China’s prominence in communication technology is illogical and irrational
Media:
Rachel Rhodes
rer252@cornell.edu
202-434-8036
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"Record low temperatures could be set Friday night into Saturday morning along with record low high temperatures. Along with the very cold temperatures, gusty Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will drive the wind chills into the -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit range Thursday night through Saturday morning."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Bundle up: Winter Storm Grayson to keep temps at record lows (01/03/18)
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“The industries most likely to be affected by spotted lanternfly in New York state are grapes and hops, tree-fruit production, and ornamentals. Once you consider the ornamental hosts, it becomes an issue for homeowners and landscapers, too."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Spotted lanternfly threatens NY apple, grape and hop crops (12/06/17)
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“I would be concerned about any shipments that people are getting that originated in the Pennsylvania counties that are currently under quarantine. While this pest seems to prefer tree of heaven, the spotted latternfly appears to be able to lay its eggs on any smooth surface like cars, trucks, tractors or stone."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Spotted lanternfly threatens NY apple, grape and hop crops (12/06/17)
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"As with any electronic devices, parents should closely monitor and regulate children’s use of a device and their time spent on it so that it does not displace other developmentally appropriate activities such as outdoor-play, exercise time, or face-to-face interactions with peers."
Media:
Daryl Lovell
dal296@cornell.edu
607-592-3925
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“This has been an issue in Upstate New York for years. The important thing about urban environments is that when ash trees are killed by emerald ash borer, they lose their tensile strength rapidly and fall down in chunks, which threatens public safety. The best preventative measure for New Yorkers is to not move firewood."
Media:
Daryl Lovell
dal296@cornell.edu
607-592-3925
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