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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Five ways to make sustainability a resolution

December 16, 2021

Cornell University experts from a variety of fields shared their recommendations for individual actions – large and small – that can make an impact locally and globally.


Pandemic pumpkin picking: 2020 is vibrant, weird and warty

October 14, 2020

Stephen Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York state vegetable industry expert, says summer conditions were perfect for growing pumpkins and pickers can expect some of the most vibrant colors in this year’s crop.

Food & Agriculture
New York State

Nurture seeds, wellbeing: Tips for gardening during a crisis

April 30, 2020

Whether it’s to reduce anxiety or get active outside, gardening is great activity during the COVID-19 crisis. Horticulturalists Steve Reiners and Bobbie Kuhlman offer advice for starting a garden this spring.

Food & Agriculture
Agriculture and Life Sciences

2019 brings best pumpkin crop, unique gourds

October 10, 2019

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York state vegetable industry expert, says the 2019 season has some of the best quality pumpkins he’s ever seen.

Food & Agriculture

NYS growers have large, early crop: Pick your perfect pumpkin now

September 24, 2018

Due to the ideal growing conditions in New York state, the pumpkin crop is early this year and consumers should act fast when picking says Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York state vegetable industry expert. Reiners shares advice on how to pick the perfect pumpkin that should last through the Halloween season if left uncarved.

Agriculture and Life Sciences
New York State
Food & Agriculture

Warmer weather wanted: NY early crops behind schedule

April 25, 2018

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at the New York State Agriculture Experiment Station, says that an unusually cold spring put early NY crops such as peas, lettuce and broccoli behind schedule – but it’s too early to call the season a washout.

Agriculture and Life Sciences
Food & Agriculture

Halloween enthusiasts are in for optimal pumpkin season

October 11, 2017

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York State vegetable industry expert, says the pumpkin crop this season is optimal due to the dry, warm weather throughout September. He also shares advice on how to pick the perfect pumpkin for the Halloween season.

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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