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Cornell Atkinson, The Nature Conservancy, Clean Air Task Force and Environmental Defense Fund have awarded grants to five research projects that aim to improve sustainability in the dairy industry.

When you think about the science of dairy farming, you may think about cow genetics or feed formulation, but what about environmental stewardship? This includes things like manure management, cow comfort, and greenhouse gas reduction—all aspects...

The dairy industry is complex and far-reaching. From production to financial management to agribusiness long-range planning, dairy demands many skillsets to keep the industry humming. To prepare students for careers in this dynamic industry, the...

In the intricate world of agricultural policy, decisions made in Washington, D.C., have far-reaching impacts on farms across the nation. In this complex landscape, Stephanie McBath ’19, director of public policy and government affairs for Merck...

Over 450 dairy nutritionists, consultants and industry professionals from around the world gathered in East Syracuse, New York, last week for the 86th Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference. At the conference, participants gained insight into the...

New climate-controlled animal respiration stalls in CALS – the only ones currently operating in the U.S. – will allow researchers to measure, verify and monitor methane and other gas emissions from cows.

Cornell CALS undergraduates Danielle Herrick, Lainey Koval, Lucas Walley and Sophia Woodis received the Richard Popp Scholarship award.

Cornell will teach small farmers in India – the world’s largest dairy producer – how to produce milk more efficiently while limiting greenhouse gas emissions.