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Recent insights, breakthroughs, news and other Cornell AgriTech stories

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News

Moonshadow joins ‘galaxy’ of colorful tomatoes
Moonshadow, a new variety of grape tomato, is a high-flavor, traditionally bred tomato derived from crosses with heirloom varieties. It’s aimed at organic growers, small farms and home gardeners.
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  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Food
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Your Cornell CALS Holiday Handbook
Science is at the heart of the many foods and beverages enjoyed during the holidays. From food safety to ingredients and best practices, CALS experts play a vital role in keeping people healthy and informed during this treasured time of year. We...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Food Science
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
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Cornell-led Grow-NY contest boosts NYS food, ag startups
The Chicago-based startup Every Body Eat, which produces food free of the 14 most common allergens, took home $1 million in the third annual Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Competition, led by Cornell.
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  • Agriculture
  • Digital Agriculture
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