The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option.
Examples of innovations in plant-human communication are part of a new Cornell University Library exhibit, “Hello, Human! The Emerging Science of Plant Communication and Smart Agriculture,” opening Nov. 6 at Mann Library gallery.
Nicole Martin, director of Cornell University’s Milk Quality Improvement Program and expert on dairy foods microbiology, says that the cuts shouldn’t worry consumers, as states can cover the gap in testing.
Fourteen members of Cornell’s faculty and staff are being recognized this year with Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards from the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
Cornell’s Food Systems and Global Change group coordinated a special issue of The Lancet Planetary Health, which advocates for transforming food systems to ensure sustainability and healthy diets for everyone.
A new Cornell-led training program aims to provide New York food educators and producers with the skills and equipment they need to boost compliance with modern food safety standards and foster the development of innovative food products.
The 20 Grow-NY finalists represent the potential for technology innovation and economic development to build a robust food system, both locally in upstate New York and globally.
Across parts of southern Africa, fences aim to separate cattle from other animals to prevent the spread of diseases, but they also restrict wildlife migrations.
