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by Caroline Stamm '24 For dairy cows, the transition period from late pregnancy to early lactation is a critical time that significantly impacts their health and the sustainability of the dairy industry. Graduate student and veterinarian Dr...

All wine needs a story, and hybrids tell a great one. Some wines narrate tales of the land, whispering of rocky soils and steep cliffs. Others speak of heritage and tradition, showcasing techniques honed over centuries, proud family lineages...

Wild fig tree rings offer a cheap method for tracking toxic atmospheric mercury, a byproduct of gold mining in the Global South.

In response to dairy industry needs, a team of researchers found that avian flu persisted in raw milk for as long as eight weeks when refrigerated - but also that it did not survive pasteurization and even some subpasteurization temperatures.

The Southern Ocean – between Antarctica and other continents – will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in precipitation over East Asia and the Western U.S.

Since 2022, the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) team at Cornell University has worked on the Value of Manure project. This project is part of the NMSP New York On-Farm Research Partnership program and is co-funded by the New York Farm...

In a typical week, Lindsay Goodale, DVM ’12, senior lecturer in the Department of Animal Science, might be found teaching the fundamentals of horse husbandry, guiding student discussions on animal welfare or advising on equine farming issues...

Through volunteer work, research and advocacy, the 5,824 students admitted to the Class of 2029 reflect Cornell’s commitment to changing lives through public engagement.

New York produces 22.2% of the nation's beets, while health-conscious consumers are demanding more products that utilize the earthy root.

Scientists publish findings from an analysis of 10 livestock systems around the globe

A current Cornell faculty member and an incoming professor have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a daylong program on April 10, highlighting the center’s varied research and success in developing partnerships that benefit people and the planet.

Conferences & Symposia Associate Professor Brooke Duffy delivered a lecture entitled “The Creator Economy's Labor Revolution” at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas. Despite the astonishing growth of the creator economy, social media creators remain...

Researchers studying novel traits in organisms and the fundamental understanding of extreme weather are among the five Cornell assistant professors who've received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

A study from Cornell researchers could enable a quantum leap forward in identifying and deciphering cancer-driving genetic mutations, the first step in developing effective therapeutics.

Researchers tracked 16 live bobcats in the state and found widespread exposure to avian flu, with evidence of bobcats surviving but also succumbing to the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain.

BAM, a plant-based milk crafted from buckwheat and nurtured with Cornell Food Venture Center support, was in the spotlight on ABC’s “Shark Tank” March 21, when entrepreneur Paige Hansen pitched her pandemic-born creation to potential investors...

Craig Kahlke is a fruit quality management specialist and team leader of CCE's Lake Ontario Fruit Program, a group of specialists and associated support staff that covers all aspects of extension programming for the commercial tree fruit and...

The Value of Manure project aims to help farmers understand the value of cow manure and use it as efficiently as they can, reducing reliance on nitrogen (N) based synthetic fertilizers. Jointly funded by the New York Farm Viability Institute...

Three doctoral students supported by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellowship Program visited Washington, D.C. to advocate for agricultural science and learn about policymaking.