The Cornell AgriTech berry breeding program has released two new red raspberry varieties, Crimson Beauty and Crimson Blush. These add to three previous Cornell “crimson series” raspberry releases: Crimson Treasure, Crimson Giant and Crimson Night.
Across Cornell, researchers are harnessing the power of beneficial insects to increase crop yields, control invasive plants and keep agricultural pests at bay.
Jason Londo, associate professor of fruit crop physiology and climate adaptation, says so far, the mild winter has been okay for fruit crops, but things can change quickly with one extreme weather event.
For undergraduate would-be entrepreneurs, this competition encourages examining micro- or macro-level problems and envisioning ways to fix them via innovative business ventures.
Catering to an aging population, Cornell food scientists have created a nutritious snack made from milk for those who have trouble swallowing. These puffs dissolve in your mouth instantly.
Integrating AI into environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed a growing world population.
