College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Execs, union leaders to seek solutions together

Hotel executives and labor union leaders met in New York City to discuss collaboration and the future of their industry, Nov. 11.

Mutated white pine rust threatens Northeast trees

A white pine-decimating fungus has mutated, allowing it to infect immune and resistant plants, which is alarming researchers, growers, loggers and forest managers.

Alumni, students aid the Philippines

Cornellians are collecting aid and planning fundraising and other efforts this week and next to benefit Filipinos affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Volunteers plant trees, remove debris in Breezy Point

Forty Cornellians helped plant trees and remove debris Nov. 9 in Breezy Point, Queens, N.Y., where residents are still recovering from the impacts of last year’s Hurricane Sandy.

Consumers want ingredient details, study shows

Food labeling - like "Contains irradiated ingredients" - should explain what warnings mean, Cornell economists recommend.

Cornell-led project helps Joplin recover after tornado

Cornell has partnered with several agencies and schools to help rebuild a park in Joplin, Mo., devastated by a catastrophic tornado May 22, 2011.

Vet students to treat Syracuse pets Nov. 23

The College of Veterinary Medicine's Southside Healthy Pet Clinic will travel to Syracuse Nov. 23 to offer subsidized examinations.

India: World's 'most interesting democratic experiment'

Dnyaneshwar Mulay, consul general of India, discussed India’s history and progress from independence on campus Nov. 8.

Skorton: Hard work ahead for campus sustainability

While Cornellians reported that the university’s carbon footprint strategies were working, the campus still had a long road to meet its sustainability goals by 2050.