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electroantennogram being placed on an insect

News

April 6, 2026

A revived device reveals scents that attract and deter crop pests

The device, called an electroantennogram, allows researchers to identify the exact scent molecules detected by an insect’s antennae.

Cornell AgriTech
Entomology

News

March 19, 2026

Milkweed evolves ‘mind-blowing’ tactic to fight monarchs

Milkweed has found a new strategy in its epic evolutionary battle with monarch butterflies: structurally upgrading its toxins to outmaneuver monarchs' resistance.

Cornell AgriTech
Entomology
Environment

a group of people stand infront of a canyon landscape

Field Note

March 18, 2026

Cornell student trip gives firsthand insight into beef industry

Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK and the Department of Animal Science hit the ground running in 2026 with two separate undergraduate experiential learning events spotlighting the livestock production industry. In January, a group of 11 Cornell...

PRO-LIVESTOCK
Animal Science
Animals

three woman stand together eating orange slices

Field Note

February 20, 2026

California Study Trip gives insight into modern agriculture's complexity

by Harley Wolfanger '28 Where does our food really come from? That question followed our group throughout our agricultural expedition to California this past January. I decided to embark on this trip because I wanted to understand how the...

Dairy Fellows Program
Animal Science
Agriculture

a group of young people stand together in front of a building

News

February 19, 2026

NYS 4-H Livestock Ambassadors enjoy hands-on industry experience

The New York State 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program recently offered an immersive, multi-day educational experience for youth participants, providing hands-on exposure to New York’s diverse livestock industries. The program began with a visit to...