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Swallow approaches bird house

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The social lives of tree swallows are revealing clues about community, stress and health.
Kirsten Kurtz touches up a painting

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A global soil painting competition Dec. 5 organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was inspired by a Cornell event in 2015.
Isabel Alster ‘18, Jessica Kwong ‘18 and Kaitlin Steinleitner ’19 at Food Summit China

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A vegan jerky product created by Cornell CALS students won second place at a global product development competition held in China.
A man and woman standing and talking in a greenhouse

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A program started by Chris Wien, M.S. ’67, Ph.D. ‘71, professor emeritus of horticulture, ensures that international student research has an impact back home.
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From the origins of aroma to taste to color, our researchers are exploring the chemistry behind wine - and coming up with some intriguing findings.

  • Beverages

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Dairy that is fermented and brewed like beer could soon be on tap.

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Industrial hemp is growing again across New York as the state invests in the once-banished plant as an economic opportunity for farmers and producers.

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Philanthropic pledge reflects role CALS played in business success.

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Insights from Drew Margolin, assistant professor of communication, shed light on the spread of fake news on Twitter.

Leadership minor students hikinh

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A new minor provides students with leadership experience and help them attract future employers along the way.
faculty and researchers look at a container with a tree in it

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A new biological control lab on the Cornell campus will protect the state’s ecologically important hemlock trees.
Cornell CEA

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The Cornell CEA Advisory Council recently hosted on campus more than 80 entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across the Northeast to discuss the state of the indoor farming industry, urban agriculture, supermarket trends and new technology.
Ancient grains

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Cornell CALS research explores which ancient and heritage wheat varieties are most adapted to organic systems and the climate of the Northeast.
Russ Skelton Jr. and Bonnie Renzi stand in front of the shore

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A life-long commitment to service by Russ Skelton Jr. '54 continues with a generous gift to Cornell CALS.

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At a public forum Nov. 14 in Queens, New York, assistant professor Toby Ault suggested strong carbon-tracking improvements be included in a proposed New York State Senate bill intended to mitigate the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Olaf Larson, a Cornell faculty member for 71 years, died Nov. 14 in Mount Dora, Florida.

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Professors Daniel Barbarsh, Amanda Rodewald and Christine Smart were elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society.

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Harvest New York, created to help industry professionals add value to agriculture and learn food safety, holds workshops throughout the year across New York.

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Smart takes over leadership of the school from Professor Alan Collmer, the inaugural director, who completed his two-year appointment.

Pete and Tacie Saltonstall stand in front of wine casks

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Pete Saltonstall '75 recounts the role CALS has played in his life and business.