College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Weighing risks and rewards, pregnant women eat less fish

A survey of women who recently gave birth found that many women change their behavior and consume less fish during pregnancy, in spite of receiving recommendations for eating fish during pregnancy.

On the environmental trail of food pathogens

Learning where Listeria dwells can aid the search for other food pathogens.

Graduates at Auburn prison praise Cornell program

Thirteen Auburn Correctional Facility inmates received their diplomas at the Cornell Prison Education Program's second commencement ceremony Dec. 10.

Milk marketing: Risks and rewards for agri-entrepreneurs

Risk-taking entrepreneurs were lauded at the Dec. 9 Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference, where Steve Kyle made his 2015 predictions.

Cornell joins effort to fight global hunger

Cornell has joined nearly 50 universities in a commitment to address global hunger. University leaders will sign the Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutrition Security Dec. 9 at the United Nations.

Cornell Rewind: The influence of Eleanor Roosevelt

Many people have contributed to Cornell University’s rich history, and one key contributor – never a student, alumna or professor – was Eleanor Roosevelt.

Student research guides CCE parent education

Students in the Research Design, Practice and Policy course analyzed five years of survey responses to develop better parent education programs.

Tata-Cornell Initiative observes first year of research

Celebrating its first year of research projects in India, the Tata-Cornell Agriculture and Nutrition Initiative briefed faculty and students on drinking-water system projects, research on iron nutrition for women, and a food fortification study.

Cornell United Way Campaign needs boost

The 2014-15 Cornell United Way Campaign has received $521,907 as of Dec. 10, raising almost two-thirds of its $815,000 goal.