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Bees on apple blossoms

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Growers who time their strawberries to bloom just after apples do, can reap a better harvest, according to new research from the lab of Bryan Danforth, professor of entomology.
Paul Batz speaks with potential customers at the 2017 Meat & Greet Farmer and Chef Fair

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The inaugural Meat and Greet Farmer and Chef Fair held March 11 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, sought to connect consumers with farmers. The event was co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Al Kovaleski walking in wintery winery

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3-D images of grape buds produced at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source may help geneticists to create crops that can withstand extreme cold.
Algae pools and water in desert

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Marine microalgae may play a crucial role in mitigating atmospheric greenhouse gas, reducing carbon dioxide from commercial agriculture and steadying the global climate, according to Cornell research.

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Milton Zaitlin, professor emeritus of plant pathology and an influential pioneer of plant virology research, died Oct. 11, 2016, in Ithaca, New York. He was 89.

Monarch Butterfly on flower

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An accumulation of factors threaten the monarch butterfly on their 2,000-mile migration across North America.

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Seven assistant professors have both been recognized by the National Science Foundation with CAREER awards, which support junior faculty members' research projects and outreach efforts.

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The Cornell Institute for China Economic Research, founded in 2015, helps coordinate the efforts of scholars across campus and supports research to understand economic growth in China.

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Andre Tridon Jagendorf, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor Emeritus in the Plant Biology Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science, died March 13 in Ithaca, New York. He was 90.

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Margaret Krause was one of five female scientists awarded the 2017 Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award for promising research in the field of wheat science.

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Five student teams competed for the chance to win $25,000 March 18 as part of Hotel Ezra Cornell's seventh annual Hospitality Business Plan Competition. This year's winner was Team Natural Cuts.
natalie mahowald stands in a forest holding leafs

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Natalie Mahowald, professor of earth and atmospheric science, has been selected by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as a lead author on a special global warming report.

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Stephanie McBath ‘19 will interact with agribusiness leaders, campus faculty, and fellow students in her role as the Cornell liaison for AFA.

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The 2018 U.S. News World Report rankings are out, and Cornell has again landed in the top 10 for engineering programs.

Class at Shoals Marine Laboratory

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New financial aid support allows CALS students to apply their Cornell financial aid packages towards a summer semester at the Shoals Marine Laboratory.

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Cornell's Senior Leaders Climate Action Group will host a public forum March 28 to discuss Options for Achieving a Carbon Neutral Campus by 2035 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hotel Ithaca.

Jacob Bien writing on chalk board

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The methods developed by Bien will allow for more accurate forecasting crucial to many areas, including public health, medicine, and the development of lower-cost energy systems.

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has embarked for the first time on a college-wide brand exploration process, and you are invited to stay connected during this exciting project.

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Demographic trends, lack of infrastructure, and the legacy of colonialism are major hurdles Africa has to overcome if it is ever to become the agricultural superpower it aims to be.

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Cornell will host Sustainability in Asia: Partnerships for Research and Implementation, a conference about sustainability research and community engagement in Hong Kong, April 6-7.