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Research, innovation and development are essential to the continued success of the food and agriculture industries of New York state and beyond.

By harnessing the power of transdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge innovation, Cornell AgriTech is on a mission to revolutionize the agriculture, food and beverage production for New York state and beyond. 

AgriTech stands at the forefront of addressing 21st-century production challenges. Our pioneering researchers delve deep into the complexities of agroecosystems, while our dynamic teaching and extension programs equip stakeholders with essential skills and invaluable resources. Together, we're building a brighter, more resilient future for the people, environment and economy of New York state. Grow with us.

Cornell AgriTech grows the agriculture and food economy

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News

Research aims to boost pollinator habitat restoration 
Monarch butterflies and other pollinators are essential to ecosystems and agriculture, supporting the reproduction of flowering plants and the production of fruits and vegetables. But decades of habitat loss, pesticide use and the disappearance...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Horticulture Section
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Field Note

With Cornell's help, Bec's Food Co. protein-packed pudding ready to launch
Hale’s product isn’t your average pudding – it’s a low-sugar, high-protein treat catering to fellow fitness enthusiasts and others looking to incorporate more protein into their diet. While traveling in Europe, Hale came across more than a dozen...
  • Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture
  • Cornell AgriTech
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News

Research guides apple growers beyond synthetic fungicides
Apple scab is one of the most economically devastating diseases facing apple growers in the Northeast. Managing it has long depended on regular applications of broad-spectrum synthetic multisite fungicides, but two new peer-reviewed studies from...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section
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