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Russell R. Hahn, a leader among weed scientists and fondly known as the “weed warrior” across upstate New York, died Dec. 2, 2024, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was 81. Born Sept. 19, 1943, in Sutherland, Nebraska, Hahn grew up on the family farm...

William Jewell, a researcher who pioneered innovative approaches to waste treatment, renewable energy production and groundwater remediation, died Nov. 5, 2024, in Ithaca. A professor emeritus of biological and environmental engineering, he was...

Six Cornell inventors developing projects in robotics, advanced materials, agriculture, biotechnology, AI for medical education and veterinary medicine have been selected for the spring 2025 cycle of the Ignite Innovation Acceleration program.

A new book highlights innovative state and local approaches to eliminating "digital deserts," which persist despite billions in federal subsides promoting universal access.

The development of the robot is critical as managing such diseases as powdery and downy mildews in vineyards is the top concern for grape growers and viticulturists.

Cornell researchers have identified a promising way to increase revenue for Concord grape farmers in western New York and provide clean energy for the region. In a new study published September 1, 2025, in Applied Energy, they analyzed the...

The Urban Agriculture and Civic Engagement Project addressed the need for enhanced civic engagement and STEM learning among youth through urban agriculture in New York City. Recognizing the potential of urban agriculture to foster students’...

Farm to school programs in K-12 schools and early care and education sites engage young people in hands-on learning and empower school nutrition professionals to source and promote healthy, local food for school meal programs. Program design...

New technology offers hope to couples struggling with infertility and makes fertility treatments more accessible worldwide.

Through the internship program students have discovered unexpected career paths, gained hands-on experience in their fields of study, received job offers, networked professionally and invigorated interest in their field of study. The internships...

Helping to combat the rising threat of antibiotic resistance, Cornell biologists have identified a surprising mechanism that weakens bacteria from within—an insight that could guide the next generation of antibiotics as drug resistance rises...

The Employee Assembly presented the award to Adrienne Mason, the administrative director for two departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, on Aug.29.

Purpose Introducing projects focused on nutrition and healthy living in youth community programming is crucial in combating the prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke in adulthood. CUCE-NYC has addressed this need by implementing the...

The Cornell Climate Stewards Program trains NYS residents on the science, impacts, and solutions to climate change – so that they can support municipalities taking part in NYS Climate Smart Communities – and helps residents plan and implement...

An experimental vineyard at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory is becoming the university’s first living laboratory of precision, autonomy and sustainability, supporting the grape industry in New York and Pennsylvania.

White-tailed deer significantly impact seedling growth and forest regeneration in much of the eastern United States. Regeneration data are only collected at 20% of field sites annually by US Forest Service staff and are not useful for setting...

Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as early as seven to eight days after fertilization.

The mosquito that transmits dengue virus in the Peruvian Amazon appears to be moving from urban areas to rural communities that lack health care.

A series of studies by Cornell researchers is testing how crops might grow when planted between rows of solar panels on a solar farm in New York state.

These awards are given in appreciation and recognition of outstanding contributions to NYS agriculture through support of PRO-DAIRY. “This year’s recipients, a farmer and an agriservice professional, join a distinguished list of award winners...