With $10M, NYS renews Cornell program to drive economic, job growth

Cornell has secured a 10-year, $10 million grant renewal to continue work aimed at spurring economic impact and job growth through applied research, development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies.

Researchers explore ways to better safeguard US romaine supply

Americans eat more romaine than any other lettuce. But it has been plagued by recurrent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Avian flu causes major adverse impact in dairy herds

The impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the poultry industry is well documented. But the health of the dairy industry is also at risk.

Toxic algae releases chemicals to suppress competitors

A new study examines how a cyanobacteria manipulates its environment to give itself advantages to take over the water column, leading to harmful algal blooms and mats in lakes during hot summers.

Cornell, Wegmans partner to train growers in food safety

In an increasingly complex food system, ensuring the safety of fruits and vegetables requires collaboration between grocery chains like Wegmans, Cornell and government agencies.

Dairy farm modeling tool boosts sustainability, decision-making

The Ruminant Farm Systems modeling tool is available for open-source collaboration, and is available, free of charge, to all U.S. dairy farmers through the National Dairy FARM Program.

4-H teens come to Cornell to explore potential career paths

Cornell hosted more than 180 middle and high school students from across New York state for the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 25-27.

‘Farm of the Future’ showcased at Cornell PRO-DAIRY celebration

On June 30, dairy industry leaders from New York state toured the Cornell University Ruminant Center, a one-of-a-kind testbed for new technologies and strategies and a crucial resource for the state's dairy farmers.

Research at risk: after-school nutrition and career readiness for NYC middle-schoolers

Funding has been cut short for a national program to help young people feed themselves and their families nutritiously.